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Biography & Culture

Grady O'Cummings III

Biography

Grady O'Cummings III was a declared candidate for president in the United States presidential election of 1964 in both the Democratic primaries and for his self-formed National Civil Rights Party. He later withdrew to challenge Democratic representative…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World

1984

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A master, 1 inch videotape (a) of a television dance and music show Graffiti Rock and the Hip Hop World hosted by Michael Holman. There are performances by Run D.M.C. ("Sucker MCs," , Shannon, Kool Moe Dee, Special K, the New York City Breakers, and DJ…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.31.1.1abc
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Sports

Grafite

1979–

Edinaldo Batista Libânio (born 2 April 1979), commonly known as Grafite (pronounced [ɡɾaˈfitʃ]), is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He currently works as a pundit for TV Globo and SporTV. In 2005, Grafite won the Copa…

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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Graham Family — Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection

circa 1966 - 1976

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The Graham Family home movies primarily feature films shot during long road trips around the contiguous 48 states, including many national parks and monuments. The home movies also include images of gatherings with family and friends.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref645
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Historical photographs & documents

Graham Family home movie #1

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Graham Family home movie #1” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20180104_Brown_S8_01
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Historical photographs & documents

Graham Family home movie #2

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Graham Family home movie #2” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20180104_Brown_S8_02
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Civil Rights & Community

Graham T. Perry

1894–1960

Graham Turner Perry (April 22, 1894 – September 9, 1960) was an African-American attorney who served as assistant attorney general for the State of Illinois. He is also the father of stage director Shauneille Perry and uncle of playwright Lorraine Hansberry.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Grand Army of the Republic medal owned by Marquis Peterson

1866-1896

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A Grand Army of the Republic medal owned by Marquis Peterson. The medal has a suspension brooch in the shape of an eagle with spread wings above crossed canons. It is attached to a red ribbon. A metal suspender attaches the medal to the ribbon. The medal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.78.10
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Grand Army of the Republic pendant owned by Marquis Peterson

1892-1896

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A Grand Army of the Republic pendant owned by Marquis Peterson. The pendant is attached to a bronze watch chain. The front side of the pendant has the Massachusetts state seal and motto. The back side of the pendant has the Grand Army of the Republic seal.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.78.8
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Arts & Performance

Grande Otelo

1915–1993

Grande Otelo (October 18, 1915 – November 26, 1993) was the stage name of Brazilian actor, comedian, singer, and composer Sebastião Bernardes de Souza Prata. Otelo was born in Uberlândia, and was orphaned as a child. He kept running away from the families…

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Historical photographs & documents

Grandma Mrs. Susan C. Howland [photographer] Shepard Company Providence, R.I.

1901

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Cataloged as “Grandma Mrs. Susan C. Howland [photographer] Shepard Company Providence, R.I.” (Photographs).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref5
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Photographs and Still Images

Grandmaster Flash & Judi outside of Russell Simmons Roast at Chelsea Piers 1999

1999

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A color photograph of Grandmaster Flash & Judi Rosen. Grandmaster Flash is on the proper right side. He is wearing a black shirt, white pants, a long white dress-coat with gold buttons, and a black hat. He is also wearing a gold necklace and some rings. He…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.132.344
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Photographs and Still Images

Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz, NYC

early 1980s

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A black-and-white photograph of Grandmaster Flash onstage at The Ritz nightclub in New York City. Flash is viewed from above the camera, standing with his left hand on his left hip and looking out over his left shoulder. He wears light-colored pants with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.132.38
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Sports & Achievement

Grant Holloway

1997–

Stanley Grant Holloway (born November 19, 1997) is an American professional hurdler and sprinter. He is the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist in the 110 meters hurdles and the third-fastest man in history at the event with a personal best of 12.81 seconds.…

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Politics & Public Life

Granville Ryles

1831–1909

Granville Ryles (1831–1909) was a minister, farmer, and state legislator in Arkansas. In 1883 he represented Pulaski County in the Arkansas House of Representatives. He was part of the A.M.E. Church.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Grape press at Nederburg Winery, Paarl (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Grape press at Nederburg Winery, Paarl (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066134
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Photographs and Still Images

Grave diggers

1982; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of men digging a grave. A boy is standing on the right wearing a knit hat and winter coat. Two men are digging the grave with shovels. One man has his back turned to the camera and is wearing a suit…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.52
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Historical photographs & visual records

Graves of Fadeyi family members, Ile Obebe

1981

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Cataloged as “Graves of Fadeyi family members, Ile Obebe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0221
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Gray beaded capelet with fur collar and trim

1950s - 1960s

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A gray beaded capelet (a) with a fur collar (b) and trim (c). The gray beaded capelet (a) is made from one continuous panel of gray boiled wool that has been shaped with perpendicular shoulder darts. One set of darts start at the neck and extend to the top…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.668abc
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Clothing - Costume

Gray bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

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A gray, one size fits all bow tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The satin, pre-tied, light gray, batwing bow tie features an adjustable neck strap that fastens at the back of the neck. The batwing style bow tie has been stitched to…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.1.23
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Jewelry and Adornment

Gray-brown feather hatband accessory worn by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

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A feather accessory for hatbands worn by Cab Calloway. The feather accessory is a small bundle of white, gray-brown, red, and white spotted black feathers with calamuses bound together with black tape. The trimmed white feather at the back has a white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.24.1
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Jewelry and Adornment

Gray-brown feather hatband accessory worn by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

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A feather accessory for hatbands worn by Cab Calloway. The feather accessory is a small bundle of white, gray-brown, red, and white spotted black feathers with calamuses bound together with black tape. The trimmed white feather at the back has a white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.24.2
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Jewelry and Adornment

Gray-brown feather hatband accessory worn by Cab Calloway

mid 20th-late 20th century

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A feather accessory for hatbands worn by Cab Calloway. The feather accessory is a small bundle of white, gray-brown, red, and white spotted black feathers with calamuses bound together with black tape. The trimmed white feather at the back has a white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2015.273.1.24.3
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suits

Gray-brown suit worn by Ira Tucker Sr.

after 1941

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A gray-brown, double-breasted polyester suit with a 2" check pattern and peaked lapels.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.13.34ab
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