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4080 Magazine

1992

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Cataloged as “4080 Magazine” (Text; Clippings (books, newspapers, etc.)).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref896
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41:19 Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “41:19 Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref102
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41. Congo Belge Pirogues sur l'Uele

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "41. Congo Belge; Pirogues sur l'Uele. / Belgisch Congo; Prauwen op de Uele." Translated postcard caption reads: "41. Belgian Congo. Canoes on the Uele." Printed postage stamp on verso. Items EEPA CG-24-18, EEPA CG-24-19,…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1993-019-0079
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410 – 1038

July–Dec. 1867

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Cataloged as “410 – 1038”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, Item 3.2.5.2.2
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#4195: Choo San Goh setting his ballet "Spectrum" on dancers; Portraits of Choo San Goh — Contact Sheets

Nov. 17, 1981

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Cataloged as “#4195: Choo San Goh setting his ballet "Spectrum" on dancers; Portraits of Choo San Goh” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref423
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4290 – 4760

May 1865

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Cataloged as “4290 – 4760”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.11
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#4296: Dancers rehearsing "Satyriade" — Contact Sheets

Nov. 1982

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Cataloged as “#4296: Dancers rehearsing "Satyriade"” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref426
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43. Congo Belge. Dragonnier près de Mopolenge

ca. 1919

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Translated postcard caption reads, "43. Belgian Congo. Dragon tree near Mopolenge." Postage stamp printed on verso. Postmark and manuscript date and address on verso, date reads: "7-6-19.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0713
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435 – 799

Oct. 1867–Feb. 1868

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Cataloged as “435 – 799”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1906, Item 3.1.4.2
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#4350: "Seven Journeys" — Contact Sheets

Apr. 1983

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Cataloged as “#4350: "Seven Journeys"” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref429
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#4393: Portraits of Alvin Ailey — Contact Sheets

Nov. 1983

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Cataloged as “#4393: Portraits of Alvin Ailey” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref431
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44. Congo Belge Léopoldville: Le port. Vue des magasins et ateliers

ca. 1920

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Printed caption on recto reads: "44. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Léopoldville; Le port. Vue des magasins et ateliers. / De haven. Zicht op de magazijnen en werkplaatsen." Translated postcard caption reads: "44. Belgian Congo; Léopoldville: The port. View…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1994-006-0029
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44. Congo Belge Léopoldville: Les bassins

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "44. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Léopoldville; Les bassins. / De dokken." Translated postcard caption reads: "44. Belgian Congo; Léopoldville: The Docks." Postage stamp printed on verso.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1994-006-0096
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#4473: "Divining", Judith Jamison choreographing dancers, Donna Wood, & Masazumi Chaya — Contact Sheets

Sept. 1984

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Cataloged as “#4473: "Divining", Judith Jamison choreographing dancers, Donna Wood, & Masazumi Chaya” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref432
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45. Congo Belge Lusambo: Le labourage

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "45. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Lusambo; Le labourage. / De akkerbouw." Translated postcard caption reads: "45. Belgian Congo; Lusambo: The tilling." Postage stamp printed on verso. Items EEPA CG-26-41 and EEPA CG-26-42…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1993-019-0080
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#4559: Louis Johnson working on his Ballet, "Lament" — Contact Sheets

Jul. 1985

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Cataloged as “#4559: Louis Johnson working on his Ballet, "Lament"” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref433
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