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1957-1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA miniature ivory dress inspired by First Lady Hayes made by Ann Lowe. The dress is made of ivory silk satin with heavy embellishments of lace, beading, sequins, and fringe. The bodice is fitted to the natural waist with a round neckline and full-length…
1957-1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA miniature copy of First Lady Truman's evening gown by Ann Lowe. The a-line silhouette dress has a V neckline, long sleeves, and a full-length skirt. The bodice is made of mauve silk charmeuse and has a center front seam and one dart bust on each side…
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Minnie M. (Geddings) Cox (1869–1933) was an American teacher who was appointed the first black postmaster in Mississippi, following closely behind Anna M. Dumas, who was appointed to the same position in 1872 in Covington, Louisiana. Though she made…
1948
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA 16mm release print of the feature film Miracle in Harlem. It consists of two reels of positive, black-and-white, 16mm acetate film with variable-area optical sound. The film is about a woman, Julie Weston (Sheila Guyse), who is suspected of killing a…
1978–
Misa Hylton (previously Hylton-Brim; born January 6, 1974) is an American stylist and fashion designer who was a stylist for many hip-hop and R&B acts, including Lil' Kim and Mary J. Blige. Hylton's style, known as "hip-hop glamorous", has been credited…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Mission style armchair from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The chair features a broad back, a molded chair seat, and broad, flat armrests constructed with reddish dark brown finished wood. The chair back has three, flat, center slats that attach to the…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Mission style rocking chair from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The rocking chair features a dark, reddish brown wooden frame with a reddish brown leather seat cushion. The chair itself, has a broad back and broad, flat armrests. The chair back has seven,…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Mission style rocking chair from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The chair features a broad back, a molded chair seat, and broad, flat armrests constructed with reddish dark brown finished wood. The chair back has three, flat, center slats that attach to the…
1958
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGMississippi State Board of Heath Midwife Permit issued to Lucretia Turner in county of Bolivar, Mississippi for the year 1958. The permit consists of cream colored paper surrounded by a orange decorative border with an orange colored seal for the…
1973–
Mitch Colvin (born 1973) is an American businessman, mortician and politician who currently serves as the Mayor of Fayetteville, North Carolina, starting December 2017. Colvin, a member of the Democratic Party, has served as a member of the Fayetteville…
October 1939
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGMix Pictorial Magazine, vol. 1 no. 3, featuring three (3) black-and-white photographs on the front cover. The top fourth of the front cover is the masthead. The masthead is in a black field with the magazine title in white text that reads, [MIX], on the…
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Modupe Nyikoale Akinola (born April 22, 1974) is an American organizational scholar and social psychologist who examines the science of stress, creativity, and how to maximize human potential in diverse organizations. She is currently the Barbara and David…
Biography
Mona Davids is an American activist who is the founder and president of the New York Charter Parents Association and the New York City Parents Union.
1919–2008
Edmonia "Mona" Caesar Clayton Hinton (1919–2008) was an educator, music contractor, and bookkeeper, as well as a business partner and advisor for her husband, the bassist and photographer Milt Hinton.
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Monica Denise Arnold (born October 24, 1980) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, she began performing as a child and joined a traveling gospel choir by the age of ten. Monica signed with record producer…
1964–2019
Monica Ann Neumann von Héthárs, also known as Baroness Monica von Neumann, (née Ford; June 15, 1964 – March 5, 2019), was an American socialite and businesswoman. She worked as a fashion model and dancer before marrying John Neumann Ritter von Héthárs in 1985.
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Monique Dupree (born December 10, 1974), nicknamed "Tha True Original GATA", is an American actress, wrestling valet/talent, singer, burlesque dancer, content creator, and entrepreneur. As an actress, she is best known for her role as Emerald in Bachelor…
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Monique Owens (born February 21, 1984) is an American politician and convicted criminal who served as the mayor of Eastpointe, Michigan from 2019 to 2023. She previously served on the Eastpointe City Council from 2017 to 2019 and was the first…
Biography
Monique Rodriguez is an American entrepreneur and the founder of Mielle Organics, a hair care and beauty brand.
1983–
Monique Samuels (née Cox; born October 6, 1983) is an American television personality and entrepreneur. She is known for appearing as a cast member on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Potomac (2017–2020, 2025–present) and Love &…
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Monroe Bowers Morton, nicknamed Pink Morton (July 31, 1856 – February 12, 1919) was a prominent building owner, publisher, building contractor, developer, and postmaster in late 19th-century Georgia. An African American, he lived most of his life in…
1866–1944
George Montgomery "Mont" Howell Sr. (1866 – 1944), commonly known as Mont Howell, was an African American businessman in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League.
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Morgan DeBaun (born 1990) is an African American serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. She is the Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., a digital media company for Black culture and millennials.
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Morgan Harper (born July 1, 1983) is an American attorney, community organizer, and political candidate. After working as a senior advisor at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in 2020 she campaigned against incumbent Joyce Beatty to represent…
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