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Historical photographs & documents

Firemen's Monument, Cementeri de Colon, Havana

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Firemen's Monument, Cementeri de Colon, Havana” (Photographs).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref73
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Historical photographs & visual records

First day of Balufon. Man in hat is head of nightwatchmen, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-27

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Original text on slide reads, "First day of Balufon. Man in hat is head of nightwatchmen (is also head of hunters). Thursday 4 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1216
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Photographs and Still Images

First Lady Cassandra Kidd (Woman’s Day chairperson) and Pastor Larue F. Kidd enjoy accolades from the congregation after a successful Annual Woman’s Day program at True Light Church Baptist, Chicago, Illinois, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Cassandra Kidd and Pastor Larue F. Kidd. Cassandra Kidd is on the left and wearing a white jacket and hat. Pastor Larue Kidd is on the right and wearing a white suit with a boutonnière on his left lapel. They are both…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.32
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

First Night ’94 pin found in a sewing basket from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

1994

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A First Night ’94 pin found in a sewing basket from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The pinback button is rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The front is primarily white with purple, pink, orange, and yellow text, and graphics. At the center of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.9.4
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Sports

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

2001–

Oluwafisayo Faruq "Fisayo" Dele-Bashiru (born 6 February 2001) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club Lazio and the Nigeria national team.

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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage

mid 20th Century

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Red wicker brimmed hat used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.16.3
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage

mid 20th Century

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Beige wicker floppy hat with a decorative braid around the base used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.16.4
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Tools and Equipment

Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage

20th century

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Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.16.1
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Tools and Equipment

Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage

20th century

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Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.16.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fitted black velour dress with gold sequin cut-outs designed by Peter Davy

1980s

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A fitted black velour dress with gold sequin and bead embellished cut-outs designed by Peter Davy. The dress has a halter neck with the back bodice dipping into a shallow V. There is no waist seam between the fitted bodice and the straight sheath skirt,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.100
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fitted black velour dress with silver embellishments designed by Peter Davy

1980s

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A fitted black velour dress with silver embellishments design by Peter Davy. The high-necked dress is fitted through the bodice and floor-length skirt, which has a long slit at the center back. The back bodice has an oval cut-out extending from the neck to…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.83
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fitted dress with rainbow sequins and beading designed by Peter Davy

1980s

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A fitted floor-length dress with rainbow colored sequins and beading designed by Peter Davy. The dress has a high rounded front neckline and a plunging V-neck back neckline, with short cap sleeves and shaping at the natural waist and hips. The straight…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.90
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Business & Enterprise

Fitz Johnson

1963–

Terrell Fitz Johnson (October 9, 1963) is an American soldier, businessman, and public official from Georgia. Appointed by Governor Brian Kemp in July 2021, he became the second African American and first black Republican to serve on the Georgia Public…

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Politics & Public Life

Fitz Vanderpool

1967–

Fitzroy "Fitz the Whip" Vanderpool is a Canadian former professional boxer. He is one of Canada's most decorated professional champions, holding six titles. Born November 3, 1967, in Trinidad and Tobago, he moved to Canada at the age of six with his family.

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Literature

Fitzroy Gordon

1954–2019

Fitzroy Anthony Gordon (March 19, 1954 – April 30, 2019) was a Jamaican-Canadian broadcaster, radio host and DJ, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was most notable as the founder of G98.7, Canada's second radio station geared specifically to Black and…

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Jewelry and Adornment

Five bows of various sizes, colors, and fabrics from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Five (5) assorted pre-tied bows from Mae's Millinery Shop. .1: A black satin pre-tied bow with a silver metal barrette clasp at the center back. .2: A large black pre-tied bow made from fabric with shiny black floral embroidery and no attachment method.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.60.1-.5
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Five paper clothing tags from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Five paper clothing and sales tags, most of which are printed with brand names, from Mae's Millinery Shop. [1] is an oval shaped tag with red and blue ink on the edge, in the middle is the printed text [New York Paris / Mr. John / Classic]. The tag opens…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.11.1-.5
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Textiles and Quilts

Five pieces of hat veiling from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Five (5) pieces of hat veiling and found in box 2010.6.64.1 from Mae's Millinery Shop. .1: A length of black net. .2: A piece of black net gathered and sewn at one side with the rest of the edges left raw. Large black velvet polka dots are adhered onto the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.64.8.1-.5
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Books and Published Materials

Five Plays by Ed Bullins

1969

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A first edition, hardcover book with dust jacket, Five Plays by Ed Bullins. The dust jacket features a full-page black-and-white photograph of Ed Bullins in front of the New Lafayette Theater. Bullins is seen from the waist up, facing the camera, wearing a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.64.5
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Sacred and Ceremonial Objects

Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans

20th century

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A wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads. The bottom of the shelf and cubbyhole are supported by two curved arches on either side,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.67.5.1
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Sacred and Ceremonial Objects

Fixed kneeling altar from Saint Augustine Catholic Church of New Orleans

20th century

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A wood kneeling altar with a yellow-green padded knee rest. The altar has small cubbyhole under the top shelf. The shelf is slightly tilted down toward the knee pads. The bottom of the shelf and cubbyhole are supported by two curved arches on either side,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.67.5.2
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Textiles and Quilts

Flag of the 9th Regiment of United States Volunteers

1898-1899

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This blue silk flag and pole with finial were used by the 9th Regiment US Volunteers during the Spanish-American War. The flag (a) has a dark blue silk satin ground. An eagle with wings spread and head turned to the left facing side is embroidered in silk…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2008.2.1a-d
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