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1913–2003
Howard "Skippy" Smith (1913 – 2003) was an American stunt skydiver, pilot, and entrepreneur. During World War II he founded and managed the Pacific Parachute Company in San Diego, California, the first national Black–owned and managed defense production plant.
1988
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA fitted sleeveless mid length grey denim dress designed by Patrick Kelly for his Spring/Summer 1988 collection. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and a waist seam. Rows of white machine stitching are placed along the center front, the side seams, and…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA small black crepe purse from Mae's Millinery Shop. The bag is larger at the bottom with the top having a series of deep pleats fixed under a gold-toned metal clamshell top opening. A black self-fabric loop extends from the center top opening large enough…
1939-1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white, small sized suitcase with a white and tan marbled exterior belonging to Clayton and Hazel Sinclair, owners of the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The case has a brass lock and brass handle hardware. The interior of the case is lined with mauve silk. The…
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Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, record executive, songwriter, and actor. A key figure in West Coast hip-hop, he helped define G-funk and gangsta rap,…
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Socket CD” (Text).
1947
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of a soda shop in at 12th and U. Streets, Washington, D.C. The photograph features three men working behind the soda fountain. Two of the men work at the main counter, while the third works at the back counter. The store is…
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Solange Piaget Knowles ( soh-LAHNZH; born June 24, 1986), also known mononymously as Solange, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. She expressed an interest in music from an early age and had temporary stints as a backup dancer for Destiny's…
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Solomon Adesanya (born July 12, 1985) is an American businessman and a politician. He is a Democrat elected to the Georgia House of Representatives in the November 8, 2022 midterm elections, on his first attempt. He represents the 43rd District, a…
1984–
Christopher Darnell Cook (born October 5, 1988), professionally known as Sonaro, is an American music producer from Far Rockaway, New York. He is perhaps best known for producing songs for Brooklyn-bred rapper Fabolous. He has also produced for several…
1940–1965
Lucien "Sonny" Banks (June 29, 1940 – May 13, 1965) was an American boxer who is famously known for being the first boxer to ever knock down Cassius Clay (later "Muhammad Ali") in a professional match. In the early 1960s Banks was regarded in the sport as…
12-31-1998
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Sony Music Earnings Statement” (Text).
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Sonya Carol Vann Resume” (Text).
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA printed sign reading [Sorry WE'RE CLOSED] from Mae's Millinery Shop. The rectangular sign has a white border surrounding a black field. The words [Sorry] and [We're] are in white ink, [Closed] is in orange. At the bottom left corner in the white border…
April 1971
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGSoul Force newsletter, volume 4, number 3. The newsletter is printed on newsprint paper with black type. The newsletter is folded together but not stapled. The front cover features a black-and-white composite image of a large line of men and women who…
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DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), better known by his stage name Soulja Boy (formerly Soulja Boy Tell 'Em), is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his self-released 2007 debut single, "Crank That (Soulja Boy)", which peaked atop the US…
2003
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Soulsville Record” (Text).
2-18-1997
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “SoundDome Entertainment Invoice” (Text).
1941-1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn International Silver soup spoon from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The silver-plated spoon is from International Silver’s 1847 Rogers Bros. line, Eternally Yours pattern. The neck of the spoon is narrow and tapers outwards towards the end of the handle.…
c. 1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG44 - Sourires d'Afrique; Couleurs naturelles; Reproduction interdite; Imprimé en France; LYONCOLOR [logo]. Photographed by Trichet, P.. Published by Missions Africaines.
undated
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “"Southeast Regional Museum Proposal" by C. Greene, Jr.” (Text).
1920-1927
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a souvenir booklet about the Poro College Company with thirty seven pages including photographs and illustrations. Bound with textured dark green cardboard covers, it is fastened together with a thin cord. The cover features an embossed graphic of…
mid 20th-late 20th Century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cardboard frame folder from Club Harlem. In green ink are the words: [The Fabulous CLUB HARLEM / Photo by Johnson / Atlantic City, N.J.].
2008
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a single-sided Spanish-language document printed in black ink. All of the text in the document the same font and the same size. It begins with [Buenos Días/Buenos Noches, esta _______ en casa?]. This document is a script for Obama campaign callers…
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