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Historical photographs & visual records

Aihmi Okakagbe Dancers, Ilo Masquerade, Aigbona's Compound, Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Dancers, Ilo Masquerade, Aigbona's Compound, Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0297
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Aihmi Okakagbe Dancers, Ilo Masquerade, Ulomai Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Dancers, Ilo Masquerade, Ulomai Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0280
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Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders at an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders at an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4343
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Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders dancing during an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders dancing during an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4327
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Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders performing during an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders performing during an Ilo Masquerade in Aigbona's Compound in the Ivhia Iyokhile Quarter, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4340
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Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders standing with a group of musicians and spectators, Iyora, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aihmi Okakagbe Masqueraders standing with a group of musicians and spectators, Iyora, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5073
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Aikemokhoe at an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Aikemokhoe at an Olimi festival, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6032
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Aikemokhoe, Olimi Festival, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Aikemokhoe, Olimi Festival, Ogiriga, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1895
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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Aimé Césaire

1913–2008

Césaire used poetry, drama and politics to affirm Black identity and confront colonial domination.

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Aimee Allison

1969–

Aimee Allison (born 1969) is the founder of She the People, a national network elevating the political power of women of color.

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Literature

Aimee Cox

Biography

Aimee Meredith Cox is an American cultural anthropologist, former dancer, and choreographer. Her research interests include feminism, social justice, and the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. She is currently associate professor of…

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Aimee Yonce Shennel

Biography

Aimee Yonce Shennel is the stage name of Lorena Aimee Domínguez, a Dominican-Canadian drag performer who competed on season 4 of Canada's Drag Race.

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Aimonuye Masquerade mask in Chief Erikhumi's compound, Iroakhor, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Aimonuye Masquerade mask in Chief Erikhumi's compound, Iroakhor, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0294
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Written Music

Ain'-a That Good News

1937; printed later

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An eight-page booklet of printed sheet music, black ink on off-white paper, for "Ain'a That Good News" by William L. Dawson and printed by the music press of Tuskegee Institute as part of the Tuskegee Choir Series. The first, or cover page, features a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.21.15.3
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Historical photographs & documents

Ain't Gonna Kneel Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Ain't Gonna Kneel Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref169
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Ain't Got Sh*t Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Ain't Got Sh*t Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref165
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Ain't Nuttin But A Song

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Ain't Nuttin But A Song” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref95
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Visual Arts

Ain't That a Shame

2005 - 2012

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Acrylic painting over carving on a wood board depicts Fats Domino playing the piano on the roof of his flooded studio. Outlines of figures and objects are carved into the wood, then painted over. Fats Domino is wearing a turquoise suit and is playing a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.207.3
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Ainsley Harriott

1957–

Ainsley Denzil Dubriel Harriott (born 28 February 1957) is an English chef and television presenter. He is known for his BBC cooking game shows Can't Cook, Won't Cook and Ready Steady Cook.

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"AIR GABON", Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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AIR GABON; AIR GABON [logo]; AIR GABON - 747-200B[,] 747-200B ENVERGURE 59,64M - LONGUEUR 70,48M - HAUTEUR 19,33M - REACTEURS (4) GE, CF 6-50E[,] POUSSEE 23.350 KG (CHACUN0 - PASSAGERS 255 + 6 PALETTES - POIDS MAXI 363.200 KG.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0351
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AIR it's Rap

Winter 1991

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Cataloged as “AIR it's Rap” (Text; Photocopies).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref878
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Airplane by Willie Bester Cape Town, South Africa

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"Klopper / Godby Collection." [ms. on slide].

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2010-010, Item EEPA 2010-010-0889
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AIS Computers Invoice

9-3-2003

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Cataloged as “AIS Computers Invoice” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 5
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