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MUSEUM OBJECT
Archival Collections

Photograph of a group at Paul R. Williams tribute event

1973

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Black-and-white photograph (a) of a group at a dinner in honor of Paul R. Williams with an identifying note (b). Nine (9) men are pictured in formal wear. Five (5) men are seated in the front row, with Carey Jenkins on the left next to Harold Williams and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog TA2017.53.4.1.16.2ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a group of children outside

1905-1908

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of children outside with trees in the background. In the foreground is a row of five children who are barefoot. Behind them are four, older children. In this back row, the second from the right appears to be wearing a full suit…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.56
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a group of men and women taken at the Ubangi Club

ca. 1942

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A silver gelatin print depicting a sepia toned image of a group of men and women taken at the Ubangi Club. The souvenir photograph is framed in a white decorative folder (2013.46.25.66.2). The image depicts seven (7) women and two (2) men. One (1) man and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.25.66.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a group of people on steps of a house in The Bahamas

1936

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A black-and-white photograph of a group of eleven men and women standing on the porch steps of a house in Nassau, The Bahamas. A man and a young child stand behind the railing on the right side. Sarah W. Layten is in the upper left corner with Jessie C.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.29
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MUSEUM OBJECT
gelatin silver prints

Photograph of a group of ushers for First AME's 100th Anniversary

June 1977

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

Black and white image of two (2) rows of women. The front row includes seven (7) seated women. The row behind includes fourteen (14) women standing. The women wear a variety of dresses in different styles. Many of the dresses are patterned or with floral…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.227.8
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a group of women seated at the Rock Rest Tourist Home dinner table

August 1980

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A color photograph of a group of women seated at a dinner table at the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The table has been set with creamware bread and butter plates topped with pats of butter, crystal water goblets, wine glasses, silverware, silver salt and pepper…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.54.8
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a Homecoming Parade on Nelson Street

1958

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white negative of a homecoming parade on Nelson Street in Greenville, Mississippi. The image features three girls riding in the backseat of a convertible. One of the girls sits on the top of the seat. All three wear winter coats, large corsages…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.69.15.24.C
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a house and yard

1925

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A black-and-white photograph of a house on the left with a frontline of three trees. The house has a porch held by four pillars and a porch swing is on the right. Two chimneys are visible on the roof, on the left and right. On the background are other…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.68.2
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a house in San Antonio

after 1932

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of a house in San Antonio with a front porch and the street address "407". There is a yard and sidewalk are the forefront and trees in the background, with a fence on the right side. The photograph has a rectangular mat frame…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.59
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a house surrounded by trees

1925

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of a house with a front porch, back broach, and one visible chimney. The house set amongst trees and in the background on the right is a wooden barn. On back, the number 36 in pencil.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.61.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a house with a second house in the background

1925

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of a house with a front porch, back porch, and two brick chimneys. The house is surrounded by a fence with a large bush and another house in the background. On back, the number 36 in pencil.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.61.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a jazz-art society poster

1962; printed 1996

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A color photograph of a poster for "Naturally '62." The poster is printed in black ink on off-white paper and its heading reads: [the African jazz-art society / presents / Naturally ‘62 / cocktail sip, fashionette & coiffure show starring / lovely models…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.150.3.43.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a large gathering outside a church

1948 - 1970s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of group of people outside of a church. The church is on the right side of the photograph and it is made of brick with a tower and no steeple as its entrance. There are people of the steps of the church and filling the area…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.137.7.22
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a large gathering outside of a church

1948 - 1970s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white photograph of group of people outside of a church. The church is on the right side of the photograph and it is made of brick with a tower and no steeple as its entrance. There are people of the steps of the church and filling the area…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.137.7.24
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man and a woman

late 19th century

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A cabinet card photograph depicting a sepia toned image of a seated woman and a standing man. The woman is seated in the center of the photograph. She is wearing a dark colored dress and is holding a white fan. The man is standing on the right side of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.5.2.32
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man and two chorus girls from Club Plantation

ca. 1933

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a man two (2) chorus girls from the Plantation Club in Harlem, New York. The women are depicted standing on either side of the man. The woman on the left side of the image, Chickie Collins, has…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.25.255
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man and two female performers seated at a table at Club 845

1950-1951

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a man and two (2) female performers seated at a table at Club 845. The group is seated behind two (2) small tables covered with white table cloths. On the table in front of them are several…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.25.237
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man and woman in formal clothes

late 19th century

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man seated on a wicker chair with a woman standing next to him. The man is wearing a dark colored suit and vest and a light colored necktie. He is holding a handkerchief in his left hand. The woman standing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.61.9
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man in a suit, leaning on a cane and holding a hat

late 19th century

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A cabinet card photograph depicting a sepia toned image of a man wearing a suit, leaning on a cane and holding a hat. The man has a mustache and is looking to his left. His right hand is resting on the cane and his entire body is leaning on it. His left…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.5.2.52
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man in a suit, vest and bowtie

1880s - 1900

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of a man in a dark colored suit, vest and bowtie. He is looking directly at the camera and has a mustache. Text at the bottom of the card reads “J. W. Taylor” and Eufaula, Ala.” There are no inscriptions on the front…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.61.7
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Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man on a horse in a parade

late 1940s -1950s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black and white photograph of a parade in downtown Greenville, Mississippi. Captured from the side and slightly in front of the parade, the photograph depicts members of a fraternal organization walking as part of a parade procession in the center of a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.137.28.21
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man sitting down with a woman standing next to him

1880s - 1900

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man and woman. The man is sitting in a chair on the left side of the photograph. He is wearing a dark colored suit and his hands are resting on his lap. The woman is standing next to him on the right. She is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.61.19
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man wearing a dark colored suit with a pocket watch in his vest

1886-1900

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of a man wearing a dark colored jacket, vest and necktie. He has a mustache and a pocket watch chain is visible. The chain is connected to the second button from the top of his vest and extends behind his jacket on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.61.27
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Photograph of a man wearing a light colored jacket, vest and necktie

late 19th century

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of a man wearing a suit, vest and necktie. He has a moustache and is looking at the camera. Printed at the bottom of the card is “Janousek’s,” “STUDIO” and “307 3rd st. West / YANKTON, S. D.” There are no…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.61.26
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