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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Microwave

October 25, 2008; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a microwave oven and a rotary grill. Hotdog buns and paper plates are on top of the microwave. A calendar, newspaper clippings and photographs are on the wall behind the grill and oven. The print is inscribed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.41.34
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Clothing - Military Uniforms

Midshipman's cap device worn by Ensign Cassin Craig

1943-1946

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Midshipman's cap device used by Ensign Cassin Craig. The black hat band has two black plastic rings at the bottom. There is an arched black shape in the center of the hat band. It features a gold-colored metal Midshipman’s cap device. The device depicts a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.113.5.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Military Uniforms

Midshipman's chip strap worn by Ensign Cassin Craig

1943-1946

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Midshipman's chip strap used by Ensign Cassin Craig. The gold-colored chin strap has two metal rings, one on either end. The strap has a striped pattern. There are two loops, one on either side of the strap. There is an extra piece of fabric in the front…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.113.5.3
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Documents and Manuscripts

Midwife permit issued to Amanda Carter

November 2, 1955

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A midwife permit issued to Amanda Carter and dated November 2, 1955. The permit is signed by the local health department director "H.E. Jen[illegible]" the local registrar "Bessie B. Irving" and the Bureau of Maternal & Child Health director…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.75.17
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Documents and Manuscripts

Midwife's Certificate of Retirement presented to Amanda Carter

July 1, 1987

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A "Midwife's Certificate of Retirement" issued by the Virginia State Department of Health to Amanda Carter. The certificate has an intricate blue scalloped border and the pre-printed text in black ink has been completed with typewritten text also in black…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.75.7
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Midwife's Certificate of Retirement presented to Susie Carey with memorial poem

1952

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2011.75.8a: A paper "Midwife's Certificate of Retirement" issued by the Virginia State Department of Health to Susie Carey. The certificate has an intricate orange scalloped border and is printed in black ink and completed by hand also in black ink. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.75.8ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Midwife uniform overdress worn by Amanda Carey Carter

1960s - 1980s

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A white midwife's uniform overdress worn by Amanda Carey Carter. The white dress has a front closure of plastic buttons (top) and steel snaps (bottom). It has a rounded collar, a stitched design on the front, and a pleated skirt. The fabric appears to be a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.75.9
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Sports

Miguel Azeez

2002–

Miguel Adedayo Azeez Beloso (born 20 September 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League club Carlisle United.

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Sports

Miguel Freckleton

2003–

Miguel Oliver Freckleton (born 6 August 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Austrian Bundesliga club LASK. Born in England, he represents the Jamaica national team.

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Sports

Miguel Ngwa

2004–

Miguel Ngwa (born 4 June 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Spalding United.

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Sports & Achievement

Mikaël Cantave

1996–

Mikaël Gabriel "Miki" Cantave (born 25 October 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Super League Greece 2 club Nestos Chrysoupoli. Born in Canada, he represents the Haiti national team.

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Sports

Mikael Ndjoli

1998–

Mikael Bongili Ndjoli (born 8 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Gibraltar League club Lions Gibraltar. Ndjoli is a product of the Millwall and Brentford academies and signed his first professional contract with…

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Sports

Mikayla Dayes

1999–

Mikayla Sandra Dayes (born 29 September 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Seconde Ligue club Rodez. Born in Canada, she represents Jamaica at international level. She previously played for her country of birth women's national…

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Sports & Achievement

Mike Davis (baseball)

1959–

Michael Dwayne Davis (born June 11, 1959) is an American former professional baseball right fielder. He played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1980 to 1989 for the Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was selected by the Athletics…

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Sports

Mike Dwyer

1962–

Michael Dwyer (born 10 October 1962) is a Canadian former athlete who competed in sprint events. Born in Jamaica, Dwyer came to Canada as a teenager in 1976. Dwyer had a personal best time in the 200m of 20.83 and won a bronze medal for the 200m at the…

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BIOGRAPHY
Politics

Mike Epps

1970–

Michael Elliot Epps (born November 18, 1970) is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He played Day-Day Jones in Next Friday and its sequel, Friday After Next, and also appeared in The Hangover and The Hangover Part III as "Black Doug". He was the voice…

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Mike Evans

1949–2006

Michael Jonas Evans (November 3, 1949 – December 14, 2006) was an American actor and television writer, best known as Lionel Jefferson on both All in the Family and The Jeffersons. Evans was a creator/writer of the series Good Times (1974–79). He was also…

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Music

Mike Johnson (yodeler)

1946–

Mike Johnson (born 1946) is an American country music yodeler, singer, and songwriter living in Arlington, Virginia. Raised in a Catholic family in Washington, D.C., Johnson began yodeling in the 1950s, imitating the "Tarzan yell" of actor Johnny…

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Sports & Achievement

Mike Sharperson

1961–1996

Michael Tyrone Sharperson (October 4, 1961 – May 26, 1996) was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1987), Los Angeles Dodgers (1987–1993) and Atlanta Braves (1995). Sharperson batted and threw right-handed.…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
black-and-white photographs

Mike Weaver

March 29, 2008; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Mike Weaver. He is wearing a grey colored sweater over a white t-shirt. The print is inscribed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.41.25
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black-and-white photographs

Mike Weaver playing Charles Johnson

November 21, 2009; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a game of checkers between Mike Weaver and Charles Griffin. Looking on are members George Glenn and James Dixon. The print is inscribed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.41.50
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Sports & Achievement

Mike Woodard (baseball)

1960–

Michael Cary Woodard (born March 2, 1960) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1985 through 1988, for the San Francisco Giants (1985–87) and Chicago White Sox (1988),…

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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Mikey Craig

1960–

Michael Emile Craig (born 15 February 1960) is a British musician and DJ best known as the bassist of the pop/soul/new wave band Culture Club. Craig started the group Culture Club, which became one of the most successful bands of the 1980s, selling…

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Sports

Mikiah Brisco

1996–

Mikiah Janee Brisco (born July 14, 1996) is an American female track and field sprinter. She holds personal records of 10.96 seconds for the 100-meter dash and 22.59 seconds for the 200-meter dash. She also previously competed in the 100-meter hurdles,…

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