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1990–
Precious Lee (born September 13, 1990) is an American model. She gained prominence as the first African American curve model to work with longstanding fashion houses. She has walked for Versace, Moschino, Fendi, and others.
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Precious McKesson is an American political official and political activist. As of March 2022 she is the Executive Director of the Nebraska Democratic Party. She was formerly the Biden Administration's appointee to the Office of Communications and Outreach…
Biography
Precious Renee Tucker (born 1998 or 1999) is an American experimental pianist. She gained recognition after a video of her playing four pianos at the same time went viral. She made her debut at Coachella in 2026 as a guest with British singer…
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Preparation of indigo dye and dying cloth, Ile Oloponda” (Slides (photographs)).
1979; printed 2007
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of two men preparing crabs. The men are pouring crabs from one bucket into another over a fire. The man on the left is wearing light colored pants, a stripped dress shirt and a baseball cap. The…
2014
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white archival process photograph of Sarah Bassett holding a shot schedule for the film I, Destini. Destini Riley can be seen in the photograph smiling as she sits on a chair, while her mother leans on a chair attending to a mobile device.
1987
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Presbyterian church; Nabruk. The date on the slide is JUL 87.".
1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a wooden chair originally used by Reverend Clay Evans. It is made of dark lacquered wood with dark blue upholstery fabric on the seat, arms and back with fabric edges tucked into the crevices. The fabric is tufted across the backrest. The chair…
January 15, 1969; printed 2011
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and white photograph shows the interior of Ebenezer Baptist Church during Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The audience is standing and there is media equipment and lights visible in the background. Bernice King, dressed…
January 15, 1969; printed 2011
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and white photograph shows the King family seated inside Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Coretta Scott King is seated in the center of the photograph. Harry Belafonte is seated to the proper…
1928
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPress kit for the film Black Gold. The kit is double sided. The front of the kit has a news article on the left side. The stories are titled [BLACK GOLD BRINGS PROSPER- / IT TO COLORED RANCHERS / OF TATUMS, OKLAHOMA]. It tells how the movie helped the town…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA milk glass table lamp from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The table lamp has a gold toned socket, neck, and locknut at the top. It has a black push through switch and a white, milk glass body. Along the side of the socket is upside down, stamped text that…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black, Prest-O-Size brand, one size fits all crossover tie from the travel wardrobe trunk used by Cab Calloway. The satin, self-tying, crossover tie features a neck band that can be adjusted at the back of the neck. Sewn to the interior of the proper…
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Preston Taylor (November 7, 1849 – April 13, 1931) was an African-American businessman, minister and philanthropist. In the early 20th century he was considered one of the most influential leaders of Nashville, Tennessee's black community. He created…
1948–2003
Preston Robert Washington (August 26, 1948 – June 25, 2003) was a prominent minister of Memorial Baptist Church in Harlem, New York. He was a co-founder of the Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement and held leadership positions from 1986 to 2001,…
1944–
Rozell "Prexy" William Nesbitt (born 23 February 1944) is an American educator, activist, and speaker on Africa, foreign policy, and racism. He has also worked as a "red cap," social worker, union organizer, special assistant to Chicago’s Mayor, the late…
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Priest Igiepo Aimiebo, Barnabas, and their friends and family, Okpenada, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).
2010-09-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe priest holds a ceremonial Coptic cross Original Carousel 22, slide 67.
2010-09-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal Carousel 21, slide 140.
2010-09-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPriests carrying large umbrella and cross through rock churches. The umbrella signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit, traditionally opened during the liturgy and held by the deacon over the head of the priest reading the Gospel. Original Carousel 20,…
2010-09-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPriest carrying a staff, cross, and umbrella through rock churches. Original Carousel 20, slide 132.
1756–1842
Primus Hall (February 29, 1756 – March 22, 1842) was born into slavery. He is believed to be the son of Prince Hall, an abolitionist, American Revolutionary War soldier and founder of the Prince Hall Freemasonry. In 1798, he established a school for…
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Primus Parsons Mason (February 5, 1817 – January 12, 1892) was an African-American entrepreneur, and real estate investor in Springfield, Massachusetts. His parents, Jordan and Lurania Mason, were free people of color and Primus was one of seven children.…
May 5, 1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn unattributed clipping from the Farmville Herald article titled "Prince Edward Midwife Is One of 118 Licensed In Virginia." The article is a short profile of midwife Amanda Carey Carter. Above the two columns of text is a photograph of Carter with her…
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