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Civil Rights

Freeman Ransom

1880–1947

Freeman Briley Ransom (1880–1947) was an American lawyer, businessman and civic activist in Indianapolis, Indiana. From 1911 until his death he served as legal counsel and general manager for the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company as well as Madame…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Freight Depot at 1st Street & Greenwood - Tulsa, Oklahoma

1971

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A sepia toned digital image of railroad tracks and a building. Signs on the side of the building read “Santa Fe” and “Tulsa.” Parked trucks and the skyline of Tulsa are in the background of the image. Lights are on in some of the buildings. Written below…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.67.27
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Clothing - Costume

French maid's costume worn by Donna Summer

ca. 1985

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2023.84.1.1ab: A French maid stage costume with microphone pouch worn by Donna Summer. 2023.84.1.1a: A French maid stage costume worn by Donna Summer. The costume is constructed primarily with a black, glittery, synthetic fabric features a white, tulle…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.85.1.1ab
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Historical photographs & visual records

Friend of Constance Stuart Larrabee in military uniform, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

1947

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Cataloged as “Friend of Constance Stuart Larrabee in military uniform, Kalahari Desert, Botswana” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064507
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Friend of Constance Stuart Larrabee in uniform, Kalahari Desert, Botswana

1947

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Cataloged as “Friend of Constance Stuart Larrabee in uniform, Kalahari Desert, Botswana” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064515
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Friend of Renshewe the carver wearing watch and car pattern, Ishara, Nigeria

1983-07-22

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Original text on slide reads, "Friend of Renshewe the carver wearing watch and car pattern".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0334
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Friends and Family — Series 10: Photographs

circa 1880s - 1890s

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18 black and white vintage photographs and cabinet cards. Primarily portraits of unidentifed individuals.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2010.26_ref598
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

From Scottsboro Comes the cry of Mothers for us to help

September 10, 1932

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A leaflet titled “From Scottsboro Comes the cry of Mothers for us to help”, published by the International Labor Defense and signed by the mothers of the “Scottsboro Boys”. The document is printed in black ink on a single sheet of light brown paper, folded…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.16.9.5
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Photographs and Still Images

From Whence We Came

2022

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A black-and-white photograph depicting the Atlantic Ocean as seen from a beach on Jekyll Island. In the foreground is the beach, covered by the foam of a receding wave. More waves gently crest in the midground with the dark, flat expanse of the ocean…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.91.1
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Clothing - Costume

Front apron piece for Bahamas Junkanoo Revue costume

2015

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The front decorative apron piece of a man's costume for the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue, a junkanoo troupe in Miami, Florida. The front apron of the costume features a circular and swirling blue and white design with red and gold accents. When worn, it appears…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.140.4
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Photographs and Still Images

Front of the Silver Dew Winery

1979; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of the entrance to the Silver Dew Winery. The double doors are made of wood and are open enough to see inside of the building. The words [SILVER DEW / 1653 / WINERY] are printed on the transom…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.21
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fruit of Islam hat issued to William Arthur Watson Jr.

ca. 1971

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A navy blue conductor's style cap with a black patent leather bill and flat top. On the front of the crown, stitched in off-white lettering, it reads [FOI]; within the "O" is a crescent moon and a five-point star. There are two metal grommets, 1 5/8"…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.15
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uniforms

Fruit of Islam uniform

ca. 1960

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Navy blue pant suit (male) with white braided stripes on pants and top portion of jacket; Red and white Nation of Islam logo featured on top of shoulders; Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.47
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Fruit of Islam uniform worn by Rafiq Ahmad

1950s

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A Fruit of Islam uniform worn by Rafiq Ahmad, consisting of a jacket (.1) and pants (.2). .1 The beige uniform jacket features a notched lapel collar and four plastic buttons down the front. It has two breast pockets with buttoned flaps, one on each side…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.103.1-.2
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Tools and Equipment

Fruit/orange spoon from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

1956

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An Oneida Silver fruit/orange spoon from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The silver-plated spoon is from Oneida’s Twilight by Community pattern. The bowl of the spoon comes to a pointed tip. The neck of the spoon is narrow and has a molded decorative element…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.59.7
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Sports

Fuad Sule

1997–

Fuad Dapo Sule (born 20 January 1997) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for NIFL Premiership club Ballymena United.

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Accessories and Personal Effects

Fuchsia handkerchief from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

before 1962

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A fuchsia handkerchief from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The fuchsia handkerchief is square in shape and constructed from a plain woven cotton and polyester blend. Adhered to the edge of one side is a silver foil sticker that is roughly…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.45
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Historical photographs & visual records

Fulani family near tourist group, Mopti

2000-02-06

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Fulani family near tourist group, Mopti. Original Carousel number, 14, slide number, 107.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1779
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Fulani family selling goods at market, Natitingou to Bohicon, Benin

2004 November 16

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Fulani family sellling goods at market. Original Carousel number, 4, slide number, 52.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0448
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Fulani woman in colorful dress, Bandiagara-Tierelle

2000-01-29

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Fulani woman in colorful dress. Original Carousel number, 10, slide number, 40.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-1184
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Fulbe Family

1993

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A Fulbe family including husband, wife and two children, Afaka village, Northern Nigeria, January of 1993. Photographed by Sujatha Pelletier. Original caption reads, "Fulani Family.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-003, Item EEPA.1998-003-0007
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Photographs and Still Images

Full Frame Film Festival, Official Premier

2016

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A black-and-white photograph of Destini Riley at the Full Frame documentary film festival. Wearing a dark blouse and cardigan, she smiles as a group of people crowd around her. [full / frame / documentary/ film festival] is projected on a screen behind her.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.94.4.52
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Historical photographs & visual records

Full length ash alaaro, Ile Alapinni

1974

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Cataloged as “Full length ash alaaro, Ile Alapinni” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-3368
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Functional Photography, September 1954, Vol. 5 No. 12 [includes article by Ian Brinkworth, "Aspects of Photography in Nigeria," pages 4-7, 10]

1954 September

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Cataloged as “Functional Photography, September 1954, Vol. 5 No. 12 [includes article by Ian Brinkworth, "Aspects of Photography in Nigeria," pages 4-7, 10]” (Text [32056000110209]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2008-009, Item EEPA.2008-009-0531a,b
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