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ca. 1963
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGShort, white and red acolyte robe (a), with skirt (b), and collar (c). The robe has a border along the waist and sleeves. Border is a red embroidered geometric pattern with interlocking, elongated diamonds. Within each diamond is a cross. Where the…
1974
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Acolytes holding lit candles during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).
2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white archival photograph of a group of protesters marching. Two of the protesters in the front hold a banner that reads [LIBERTY AND / JUSTICE FOR CARLOS RILEY, JR]. Other protesters carry placards that read, "Free Carlos Riley."
2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of Alex Charns addressing an audience in front of the Durham courthouse. Charns, who wears a suit and tie, stands beside Destini Riley and her mother Lattina Riley. A group of reporters and onlookers surround the trio.
2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white archival process photograph of Destini Riley and others posing with a placard. Destini stands in front wearing a striped dress and holding a small dog in her hands. Directly behind her are her parents, Carlos and Lattina Riley.
2001
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Actualizing Black Leadership By Mobilizing the Black Community” (Text).
1861–1899
Ada Augusta Newton Harris Cooper (1861–1899) was a 19th-century Black American teacher and writer. Despite humble beginnings, she became a noted orator, giving talks in AME churches around the country, often advocating for women's education and rights. She…
1888–1945
Ada Belle Dement (1888 – November 28, 1945) was an American educator and clubwoman. In 1941, she became president of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs (NACWC).
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Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia "Bricktop" Smith DuConge (née Smith; August 14, 1894 – February 1, 1984) was an American dancer, jazz singer, vaudevillian, and self-described saloon-keeper who owned the famous nightclub Chez Bricktop in Paris…
1868–1952
Ada Sophia Dennison McKinley (June 26, 1868 – August 25, 1952) was an American educator, settlement house worker, and activist in Chicago, Illinois. She founded the South Side Settlement House, later renamed in her honor as Ada S. McKinley Community…
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Ada Simond (November 14, 1903 – October 23, 1989) was an American public health activist, historian, educator, and writer considered a community leader for her contributions to public health and African-American historical education. She was named to the…
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Adam Clayton Powell (May 5, 1865 – June 12, 1953) was an American pastor who developed the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, as the largest Protestant congregation in the country, with 10,000 members. He was an African American community…
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Adam Uche Idah ( EE-dah; born 11 February 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Swansea City and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Dates not recorded
Adam Russell Taylor is president of Sojourners, a Christian nonprofit organization focused on the biblical call to social justice. He is also the author of A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community and Mobilizing Hope:…
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Adam Ayiro Wilson (born 10 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Cymru Premier club The New Saints. Born in England, he plays for the Kenya national team.
2002–
Kai Adan George (born 30 July 2002) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for National League North club AFC Telford United. George began his football career with West Bromwich Albion before joining Birmingham City's academy in 2015. He made his…
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal caption reads, "Adderly Street, Dutch Reformed Church. Cape Town.".
1909–1998
Rev. Addie Aylestock (1909–1998) was a Canadian minister in the British Methodist Episcopal Church, the first woman minister to be ordained in that church, and the first black woman to be ordained in Canada.
1892–
Addie E. Dillard Hutto was an American educator. She was involved in several of the Pan African Congresses and was a member of Women's Clubs. She served as principal of Hutto School in Bainbridge, Georgia, for 52 years.
1878–1940
Addie Whiteman Dickerson (1878–1940) was a businessperson, politician, clubwoman, suffragist, and peace activist.
1875–1938
Addie Wilkins Jackson (1875 – December 7, 1938) was an American suffragist. Jackson née Wilkins was born in Petersburg, Virginia, in 1875. Her family moved to New York State when she was a child.
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Addisyn Jade Merrick (born March 4, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right back for USL Super League club Carolina Ascent. She played college soccer for the Kansas Jayhawks. She has previously played for the North Carolina…
after 1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA rectangular address book made by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison. A small, handmade paper address book created and maintained by Herman Wallace while incarcerated at Angola Prison. The book is tightly wrapped with a combination of…
after 1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA small book made by Herman Wallace to hold contact information and pictures while incarcerated at Angola Prison. The paper booklet is held together with tape and layered paper. The front face depicts a color image of two cartoon characters, a boy and a…
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