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1950–
Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard (born June 15, 1950) is an American politician who served as mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania from 1992 to 1995. Bohannan-Sheppard was the first Democrat to be elected mayor of Chester in almost a century and the second female and…
September 13, 2011
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe oral history consists of four digital files: 2011.174.46.1a, 2011.174.46.1b, 2011.174.46.1c, and 2011.174.46.1d. Barbara Vickers recalls growing up in St. Augustine, Florida, working in a shipyard in New York during World War II, and returning to St.…
1932–2018
Barbara Juanita Gardner Proctor (November 30, 1932 – December 19, 2018) was an American advertising executive. In 1970 she founded Proctor and Gardner Advertising, Inc. In 1976, she was advertising person on the year.
1931–2019
Barbara Hillary (June 12, 1931 – November 23, 2019) was an American Arctic explorer, nurse, publisher, adventurer, and inspirational speaker. Born in New York City, she attended The New School, from which she earned bachelor's and master's degrees in…
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Barbara Anne McKinzie (born January 2, 1954) is an American accountant and executive. From 2006 to 2010 she was the twenty-seventh International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ), the first Greek-lettered sorority established and incorporated by…
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Barbara Smith (born November 16, 1946) is an American lesbian feminist and socialist who has played a significant role in Black feminism in the United States. Since the early 1970s, she has been active as a scholar, activist, critic, lecturer, author, and…
1930–
Barbara Walden (born 1930) is an American former actress, dancer and businesswoman who founded one of the first American cosmetic companies offering products for Black women to be sold in major department stores. She was inspired to create these cosmetics…
1963; printed 1998
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA photograph of barbers and customers in a barbershop in Charleston, South Carolina, by photographer Leonard Freed. The photo looks down between two rows of barber chairs and depicts several young barbers standing at their chairs. Most of the barbers are…
1989
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Barnett-Aden Collection of Purpose..." by Carroll Greene, Jr. [annotated]” (Text).
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Barney Lancelot Ford (January 22, 1822 – December 14, 1902) was an escaped slave who became a wealthy entrepreneur and civil-rights pioneer in Colorado. Ford persevered in his quest for new businesses despite barriers due to racism, war, fire and…
1899-1929
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG2011.12.8a-f: A Globe-Wernicke barrister style bookcase from the Rock Rest Tourist home. The sectional bookcase is comprised of six-sectional pieces: a cornice top, four shelves, and a base with drawer at the bottom. The bookcase is Globe-Wernicke Grade…
1947–
Barry Hankerson (born August 3, 1947) is an American record producer, record executive, and talent manager. He is the founder of Blackground Records, and the uncle of late singer and actress Aaliyah.
1939–
Barry Howson (born 17 June 1939) is a Canadian basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1964 Summer Olympics, and was the first Black Canadian member of Canada's Olympic basketball team. He was the son of Frank Howson and Christine…
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Barend Oberholzer, also known as Barry Oberholzer, is a former intelligence operative, former professional rugby player, American entrepreneur, licensed helicopter pilot, podcast host and convicted felon.
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Louisville Pro Little League baseball bat from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The wooden bat has a stamp in the middle in a black oval that reads [LOUISVILLE / PRO / HILLERICH & BRADSBY Co / MADE IN CANADA / KENTUCKY]. At the top of the bat is additional…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white leather and red stitched baseball from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The ball is worn and has no distinguishing markings.
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Bashiri Johnson (born May 12, 1955) is an American percussionist, whose work has appeared on many records, as well as in commercials, films, television, video games, and concert performances. He is known to be one of the most recorded percussionists in the…
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Basil Ivanhoe Gooden is an American governmental executive whose career has advanced equitable food systems, agriculture policy, public health, and community economic development in rural America. Gooden served as the 3rd Virginia Secretary of Agriculture…
1927–2020
Basil Lewis OBE (1927-2020) was a British community leader, politician and businessman. He was the first black councillor elected in the London Borough of Haringey and one of the first black councillors elected anywhere in the United Kingdom. Basil Lewis…
1972–
Bayer Leevince Mack (born August 26, 1972) is an American record executive and filmmaker. He is the publisher of the late-1990s, early-2000s urban entertainment website HOT 104.com, the founder of Block Starz Music and the director of The Czar of Black…
1937–2011
Bea Moten-Foster (1937–2011) was a pioneering radio journalist in the United States, and founder and publisher of the Muncie Times, an African-American newspaper that served Muncie and surrounding cities. In addition to her newspaper work, Moten-Foster is…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBeaded handbag with geometric design in dark brown, teal, fuchsia and gold from Mae's Millinery Shop. The bag is oblong with teal looped beaded fringe hanging along the bottom and a short brown beaded handle attached by plastic loops to the top opening.…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBeaded black purse featuring a repeating scalloped pattern from Mae's Millinery Shop. It is cylindrical in shape with a lid that lifts off the top while being attached by a long black cord strap. Two holes in the top of the lid allow it to slide up the…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPale peach faux pearl and silver rhinestone collar from Mae's Millinery Shop. The beads and rhinestones are attached to a peach satin ground fabric with a stylized floral bud design along the bottom edge. The facing side is completely covered in beading so…
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