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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a dinner and dance

1976

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This flyer advertises a dinner and dance. The flyer is gold with black text in English and Spanish and features a drawing of a record player, cake, wine and other foodstuffs. The flyer reads [FIESTA! / COMIDA Y BAILA 8:30 DINNER AND DANCE / CASE DE LAS…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.299
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a donation drive to help the starving children in Biafra

April 13, 1969

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This flyer advertises a donation drive to help starving children in Biafra. The flyer is white with black text that reads: [Give to / Help feed / the / Starving Children / of Biafra Checks / Accepted]. Between the words "help feed" and "starving children"…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.47
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters

May 1977

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This flyer advertises a donation drive to support African Freedom Fighters to students and faculty at Brooklyn College. The flyer is yellow with black text and features an illustration of a figure standing with a book held aloft in his raised proper right…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.42
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a forum and film showing on Namibia

1970s

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This flyer advertises a forum and film to show solidarity with the Namibia 2 and the struggle for liberation in Namibia. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of an armed fighter with a raised fist. The top of the flyer reads: [In…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.69
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a fundraising event for Zimbabwean refugees

1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises a fundraising party for the Zimbabwe African National Union. The flyer is white paper with black text and has a black boarder around the text. [ZIMBABWE AFRICAN NATIONAL UNION / ZANU / A Fund Raising / Party / FOR THE SHIPMENT OF…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.37
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a party hosted by the Committee for an Integrated Chelsea

1979

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This flyer advertises a celebration for integration. The flyer is off-white with brown text in both English and Spanish and features a drawing of interracial hands clasping. The flyer reads [The Committee for an Integrated CELEBRATION for INTEGRATION /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.296.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a protest against slaughter in Rhodesia

January 29, 1972

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This flyer advertises a protest against the slaughter in Rhodesia. The flyer is white with black text. The title, subtitles, and location information are bolded in all caps. The title, [PROTEST THE SLAUGHTER / IN RHODESIA], is centered on the page as are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.66
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand

1977

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This flyer advertises a protest against the sale of the Krugerrand, a South African gold coin. The flyer has browned with age and has a few liquid stains along the left edge. The title reads: [INCAR Says: SAME ENEMY, SAME FIGHT / STOP THE SALE OF THE…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.24
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising a talk by Tapson Mawere

September 16, 1976

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This flyer advertises a program discussing the liberation of Zimbabwe featuring a lecture by Tapson Mawere. The flyer is gold with black text and features an illustration of two fighters with rifles. Text at the top of the flyer reads: [ZIMBABWE…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.43
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising "Afrika Night & Dance" benefit for a free Zimbabwe

March 1972

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises the second annual Afrika Night & Dance of the Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. The flyer is white with black text that reads [Zimbabwe Relief and Development Fund Inc. / PRESENTS ITS SECOND ANNUAL / AFRIKA NIGHT & DANCE /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.49
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer Advertising an African Dance and Show

July 1969

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises an African dance and show organized by the Africa Students Social Club. The flyer is white with black text. [AFRICA STUDENTS SOCIAL CLUB / PRESENTS / AUTHENTIC AFRICAN DANCE AND SHOW / AT / HOTEL DIPLOMAT (ROOF TERRACE) / 108 WEST…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.154
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising an African Festival featuring Asuo Gyebi and Jbofoj Tegare

1972

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises an African Festival featuring Asuo Gyebi and Jbofoj Tegare. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of a man dancing for a crowd. The flyer reads [AFRICAN FESTIVAL / ASUO GYEBI and JBOFOJ TEGARE / Performed by…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.301
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising an evening of jazz at NYU Loeb Student Center

March 17, 1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer announces an evening of jazz at NYU Loeb Student Center put on by Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz!. The flyer is dark pink with black letters. The top of the flyer reads: [Jack Kleinsinger Presents / Highlights in Jazz!]. [Wednesday…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.90
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer Advertising an Evening with Angela Davis

July 1972

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This flyer advertises a celebratory benefit event with Angela Davis. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of Angela Davis on the top right. The flyer reads [THE ANGELA DAVIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / Presents / A VICTORY / CELEBRATION…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.135
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising Astracarnaval

1976

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This flyer advertises the Astracarnaval presented by Washington Square Church .The flyer is pink with black text and features two pictures of a singer and musician. The flyer reads [WASHINGTON SQUARE CHURCH / presents / ASTRACARNAVAL / MUSIC & DANCE OF…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.187
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising Astracarnaval

1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises the Astracarnaval with capoeira. The flyer is white with black text and features two photographs of drummers beating their drum. The flyer reads [WASHINGTON SQUARE CHURCH / presents / ASTRACARNAVAL / MUSIC & DANCE OF BRAZIL / capoeira…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.298
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising demonstration in support of liberating Southern Africa

March 1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises a demonstration supporting liberation movements in Southern Africa. The flyer is yellow with black text and features a drawing of three arms holding rifles. The flyer reads: [REVOLUTION SPREADING TO LIBERATE ALL SOUTHERN AFRICA! /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.44
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising film viewings for Katatura and Namibia- A Trust Betrayed

1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises film viewings for "Katatura" and "Namibia- A Trust Betrayed" at Columbia University and New York University. The viewing is to be followed by discussion and remarks by Dr. Edward C. May. The flyer is yellow paper with black text that…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.31
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising Health in Zimbabwe program

May 5, 1978

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises a Health in Zimbabwe program in New York City. The flyer is white with black text and features a photograph of malnourished people in the top right corner. The title is typed next to the photograph and reads: [HEALTH IN / ZIMBABWE /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.50
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising November events at the Studio Museum in Harlem

1972

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises November events at the Studio Museum in Harlem. The flyer is lime green with black text. The flyer reads [THE STUDIO MUSEUM in HARLEM / 2033 Fifth Avenue / (between 125th 126th Streets) / New York, New York 10035 / NOVEMEBER EVENTS /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.306
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising Spartacist League Forum

1976

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises the Spartacist League Forum in New York City. The flyer is white with black text that reads: [SPARTACIST LEAGUE FORUM / AVENGE SOWETO!]. The flyer gives information about the speaker and the forum. The back of the flyer is blank…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.23
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements

Flyer advertising student strike against the Vietnam War

1968

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

White flyer with black text covering the whole of the front and back. Text is a combination of typed text and handwritten text. On the front, in the middle third on the left, are two (2) black and white images. The top image is of wounded and dead soldiers…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.201.11.1-.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising television program about liberation in Namibia

1970s

FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG

This flyer advertises a television program about liberation in Namibia featuring an interview with Sam Nujoma. The flyer is white and features a photograph of Sam Nujoma. All text is centered on the page and reads: [NAMIBIA / FOCUS ON A LIBERATION STRUGGLE…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.71
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

Flyer advertising the Black Expo at City Center Theater

1969

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This flyer advertises the Black Expo music festival at the City Center Theater in New York City. The flyer is black with white text.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.27.274
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