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Historical photographs & visual records

Mary the Mother of Jesus Catholic Church, Lamu, Kenya

1994 August 2

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Cataloged as “Mary the Mother of Jesus Catholic Church, Lamu, Kenya” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1994-008, Item EEPA 1994-008-0084
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Music

Marz Lovejoy

Biography

Marz Lovejoy is a community organizer, student-midwife, curator, author, producer, editor-in-chief, model, and musician born in Minneapolis.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Masai

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "No.104. Masai." Additional Text on verso reads: "G. Lawrence Brown.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2009-010-120
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans, LA

2012

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A mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans. The mask lacks openings in the face and is not meant to be worn. The mask is predominantly orange and white with black, brown and white sequence adhered to the front cheeks and mouth…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.260.1
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans, LA

2012

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A mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans. The mask lacks openings in the face and is not meant to be worn. The mask is predominantly orange and white with black, brown and white sequence adhered to the front cheeks and mouth…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.260.2
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans, LA

2012

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A mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans. The mask lacks openings in the face and is not meant to be worn. The mask is predominantly orange and white with black, brown and white sequence adhered to the front cheeks and mouth…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.260.3
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans, LA

2012

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A mask shaped sign used in a Black Men of Labor parade in New Orleans. The mask lacks openings in the face and is not meant to be worn. The mask is predominantly orange and white with black, brown and white sequence adhered to the front cheeks and mouth…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.260.4
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Historical photographs & visual records

Masks, Art Objects, and Textiles in Congo, Gabon, and Cameroon

circa 1969-circa 1973

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Cataloged as “Masks, Art Objects, and Textiles in Congo, Gabon, and Cameroon” (Slides [32056000030522]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref276
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Civil Rights

Mason Alexander Hargrave

1923–1988

Mason Alexander Hargrave (March 20, 1923 – December 12, 1988) was an organizer in the African-American community. He spent his later years in Cleveland, Ohio, in a leadership role at the United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). He was involved in…

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Sports

Mason Barrett

1999–

Mason Earle Barrett (born 24 September 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Wealdstone.

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Sports

Mason Greenwood

2001–

Mason Will John Greenwood (born 1 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe. A graduate of Manchester United's youth system, Greenwood scored in a UEFA Europa League match against Astana in…

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History & Culture

Mason Toye

1998–

Mason Vincent Toye (born October 16, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for German 3. Liga club FC Ingolstadt.

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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

late 18th century

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A masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The apron is composed of a front piece (2013.71.1a) and two ties (2013.71.1bc). The front of the apron is likely silk and constructed from two pieces sewn together along the top edge. Both…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.71.1abc
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Masonic apron used by Leroy Buster Gilliard

ca. 1950

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Masonic apron used by Leroy Buster Gilliard, of Gothic Lodge No. 212, in Charleston, South Carolina. The apron has a printed white leather front, blue fabric backing, blue ribbon border trim around the front, and two S-twisted blue cords attached to the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.24.1
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pamphlets

Masonic Catch-E-Kism: Some Old Masonic Catch Questions and Some New Ones With the Answers

1960

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A small booklet of printed black text on white paper. The Masonic emblem is featured in the center of the front cover with the title [Masonic Catch-E-Kism] printed at the top.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.56
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

Masonic initiation document for Boston's African Lodge No. 459

1826

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A membership certificate from the Masonic African Lodge No. 459, Boston, Massachusetts, certifying the promotion of Nero Powers to the rank of third-degree Mason. The front of the paper features artwork of woodcut architectural motifs and columns on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.51
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Sacred and Ceremonial Objects

Masonic sword and scabbard owned by Robert Terrell

1895-1925

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Masonic presentation sword and scabbard owned by Robert H. Terrell. The sword (a) has a bone and metal hilt. There is a bent cross in the center of the bone grip. The pommel is in the shape of a knight’s head. The cross guard has masonic cross and star…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2017.13.1.3ab
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Historical photographs & documents

Massachusetts Nautical Training School certificate for graduation of Alfred Stearns Pratt for Seamanship and Navigation

1898

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Cataloged as “Massachusetts Nautical Training School certificate for graduation of Alfred Stearns Pratt for Seamanship and Navigation” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref121
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Massed Demonstrators, Selma to Montgomery March, St Jude Catholic Church

1965

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A black-and-white digital image of a group of people holding signs and American flags in front of St. Jude Catholic Church. The image is taken from behind the crowd, facing toward the Church. The signs state, [WE SHALL / OVER COME], [WE SHALL / OVER /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.40
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Biography & Culture

Massie L. Kennard

1918–1986

Massie L. Kennard (1918 – 1986) was an African-American Lutheran pastor who would later become secretary for program personnel for the Lutheran Church in America's Board of American Missions. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kennard was a major figure in…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Master mason certificate for Leroy Gilliard

1953

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A Prince Hall Masons certificate declaring Leroy Gilliard of Gothic Lodge No. 212 has reached the degree of "MASTER MASON." The certificate has been pre-printed with an elaborate design and Mr. Gilliard's details completed by hand in black ink. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.24.3
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Sports

Matai Akinmboni

2006–

Matai Eyitayo Akinmboni (born October 17, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Dundee, on loan from Premier League club Bournemouth.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Accessories and Personal Effects

Match case owned by Terrell family

1863-1954

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Match case with a spiral design. The sterling silver match case has a pin hinge. There is a spiral design on the exterior of both sides, with the spiral center in the lower right. There are grooves on the bottom. [STERLING] is engraved on the rim, visible…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2017.13.1.9
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Matching black velvet dress and jacket with gold basket brooch

1960s

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A matching black velvet dress (a) and jacket (b) with a gold basket brooch (c). The dress (a) is sleeveless and has one panel of peach synthetic ivory for the front bodice. There are two diagonal bust darts measuring 4.5" and two vertical shaping darts…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.711abc
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