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Civil Rights

Nupol Kiazolu

2000–

Nupol Kiazolu (born June 12, 2000) is an American activist and founder of Vote 2000. Kiazolu is an advocate for civil rights, domestic and sexual violence survivors, and homelessness.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
caps (headgear)

Nurse's cap worn by Pauline Brown Payne

1944

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A white nurses cap with a folded back brim. The edges of the cap fasten to the back interior with two (2) buttons. A flap covers the back of the head and folds under to meet the edges of the brim.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.90.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nurse's uniform apron worn by Pauline Brown Payne

1944

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A plasticized two piece nurse's white apron worn by Pauline Brown Payne. The top portion, or bib of the apron (2013.90.2.2a) is a solid piece of fabric that covers the torso from waist to shoulders, broader at the chest and narrowing at the waist. The top…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.90.2.2ab
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Nurse's uniform dress worn by Pauline Brown Payne

1944

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A blue-and-white striped nurse's uniform worn by Pauline Brown Payne. The dress has a button-up front and detachable white collar and sleeve cuffs. The collar is attached to the neck of the dress with one button at the nape and the collars are attached…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.90.2.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Nurses’ Aid

1997

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A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of a young girl titled "Nurse's Aid [sic]". The unidentified girl is standing in the middle of the image and looking at the camera. She is smiling slightly and holding her hands behind her back. She is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.41.19
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MUSEUM OBJECT
gelatin silver prints

NYC, 1970's

1970s

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A black and white photograph of two men wearing long jackets, sunglasses and hats. The men are standing in front of a coffee shop and an off-track betting company. Additional people are walking in the background. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.99.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
gelatin silver prints

O J Simpson speaking at a Washington D. C. Church located at 9th and O Streets N W.

October, 1979

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A black-and-white photograph of O. J. Simpson. He is wearing a suit and is speaking into a microphone. A smiling woman stands to his right. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.15.294
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Music

O'Kelly Isley Jr.

1937–1986

O'Kelly "Kelly" Isley Jr. (December 25, 1937 – March 31, 1986) was an American singer and one of the founding members of the family group the Isley Brothers.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

Oak Bluffs Holiday mecca for East Coast blacks

July 5, 1983

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An image of a newspaper clipping of an article about racial integration on Martha's Vineyard, titled "Oak Bluffs Holiday mecca for East Coast blacks." The article is printed in black ink on newsprint with handwritten inscriptions along the bottom that read…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.112.127
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Clothing - Sports Uniforms

Oakland Athletics batting helmet worn by Rickey Henderson

1991

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An Oakland Athletics batting helmet worn by Rickey Henderson. The hard, plastic helmet is green with a yellow brim. There is a white “A’s” logo sticker in the center front of the helmet. There is a signature in black ink on the brim of the hat. It reads…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.66.2
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Photographs and Still Images

Oakland Police Dept. Tactical Squad & California Hwy. Patrol prepare to engage with antiwar demonstrators at Oakland Draft Induction Ctr., c. 1969

ca. 1969

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This black and white photograph depicts uniformed police standing and marching in lines. Standing on an urban street are policemen in various uniforms. In the foreground are four men in shirts and pants of dark blue, with white helmets. Beyond them are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.117.25
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Historical photographs & visual records

Oba Ife-Olu and Family, Ikenne

circa 1973-circa 1982

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Cataloged as “Oba Ife-Olu and Family, Ikenne” (Slides [32056000030514]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2005-002_ref219
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Historical photographs & visual records

Oba William Adetona Ayeni and royal household look up the road

1981

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Cataloged as “Oba William Adetona Ayeni and royal household look up the road” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0950
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Historical photographs & visual records

Oba William Adetona Ayeni dressed for next phase of festival

1977-07-08

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Cataloged as “Oba William Adetona Ayeni dressed for next phase of festival” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1347
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Biography & Culture

Obadiah Bowen

1907–2004

Obadiah Bowen (born May 16, 1907, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, US; d. Apr. 7, 2004, Athabasca, Alberta, Canada) was one of the original settlers to Amber Valley, Alberta, as well as a pastor and community leader.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Obala's egungun entering palace grounds

1981

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Cataloged as “Obala's egungun entering palace grounds” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1058
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Historical photographs & visual records

Obala's egungun practice dancing at Ile Obala

1981

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Cataloged as “Obala's egungun practice dancing at Ile Obala” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1042
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Obama 08

2008

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One pair of hand-painted sneakers (.1ab) featuring Barack Obama, with shoe box (.2). The shoes are a pair of white basketball sneakers, Nike Air Force 1s, painted over with an image of Obama's face in tones of grey against a blue background on the side…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2009.4.1-.2
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Sports & Achievement

Obea Moore

1979–

William Obea Moore (born January 10, 1979) is a former American sprinter. Particularly excelling in the 400 metres, Moore held the World Youth Best in this event for nearly 24 years. He was expected to be the next great American quarter miler, to follow…

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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Obituaries and Clippings, Art Smith's Death — Family Papers

1982

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Cataloged as “Obituaries and Clippings, Art Smith's Death”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.110_ref51
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

OBJECTS: USAExhibition Correspondence and Finances — Exhibitions

1969-1972

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Cataloged as “OBJECTS: USAExhibition Correspondence and Finances”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2022.64_ref71
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Ochre colored rolled brim suede hat with feathers from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Oval hat with a high crown and a rolled brim designed by Mae Reeves and made with orange-red suede tape sewn in concentric circles. Ochre-colored feathers fill the space betwen the upper side of the brim and the crown. There is an interior hat band made…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.213.3
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