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1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abeeshongme, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1905–1972
Abeid Amani Karume (4 August 1905 – 7 April 1972) was a Tanzanian politician and statesman who served as the first president of Zanzibar and vice-president of Tanzania from 1964 until his assassination in 1972. He obtained the title of president as a…
[ca. 1911]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGSign on building pictured in recto image reads: "Abel A. Fabião; Salão da [text obscured]da." Manuscript on verso.
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Abel Payne Caldwell (1865–1917) was an American journalist, editor, and newspaper business manager. He lived in Philadelphia.
1928–2015
Abena Joan Brown (1928-2015) was an African-American businesswoman and theater producer who founded the Creative Arts Foundation in Chicago to enable black artists to work. Known as the "mother of Chicago's black arts community", she received honors and…
Biography
Abena Malika is an actress, singer and DJ from Toronto. She performed in the United States premiere of Da Kink in My Hair by Trey Anthony at the San Diego Repertory Theatre (in 2005). In 2009, she was nominated for the "Dora Mavor Moore Award for…
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Abena Oppong-Asare (born 8 February 1983) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Erith and Thamesmead since 2019. From 2025 to 2026, Oppong-Asare was Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister,…
[18--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn overview of several mud houses in a village in Abeokuta.
[between 1877-1895]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAbeokuta Rock, between 1877-1895. Accompanying inscription reads, "Abeokuta Rock." Photographer unknown.
1957
Aberjhani (born Jeffery J. Lloyd July 8, 1957) is an American poet, writer and columnist. He is well known for his blog articles on literature and politics, and as co-author of Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance and author of The River of Winged…
October 10, 2013
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe oral history consists of twenty-nine digital files: 2011.174.108.1a, 2011.174.108.1b, 2011.174.108.1c, 2011.174.108.1d, 2011.174.108.1e, 2011.174.108.1f, 2011.174.108.1g, 2011.174.108.1h, 2011.174.108.1i, 2011.174.108.1j, 2011.174.108.1k,…
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGImage used in the video production entitled,"Patterns of Life: West-African Strip Weaving Traditions," produced by Caribiner, Inc. under contract for the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution, 1987. Image taken by Gavin Ashworth, 1987.
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abetheme and Tide Na Wa Masquerade performers, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abetheme Masquerader, Otsa Festival, Azukhala, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1997
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAcapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) inaugural award for Artistic Achievement in Film awarded to Bill Duke on June 28, 1997. The trophy, designed by artist Cheryl R. Riley, is an abstract sculpture on a round base, primarily constructed from wood with metal…
Biography
Abi Eniola is an English former actress. Known for her roles in Grange Hill (2000), Little Britain (2003–2004), and The Bill (2008), she gave up acting in 2009 and now works as a tutor and Communications Coach at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. In 2023,…
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Abigail Harrison (born 7 December 1997) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for Glasgow City and the Scotland national team. She started her career at Celtic, and has also played for Hibernian and Bristol City.
1998–
Abigail Kofi Kim (born 19 July 1998) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Women's Premier League club NEOM. Born in Liberia, she has represented the United States internationally up to under-23 level and currently represents Ghana.…
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Abiodun Adesola "Abi" Oyepitan (born 30 December 1979) is a British sprint athlete, who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. She won the 100 m at the 2001 Summer Universiade and at the 2002 Commonwealth Games she took a bronze medal with the 4 × 100 m…
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abiba, Imiamune, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abiba, Imiokewu, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abiba, Iyeluwa, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Abiba, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
Biography
Abigail (died December 1783), called Abby, was an African American woman enslaved by the American statesman John Jay. She died after attempting to escape in 1783 in Paris, where Jay helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris to secure America's independence. The…
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