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Archival documents & files

Reports of the Number of Persons Issued Rations, Medicines, and Clothing — Summerville (Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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Unbound reports of the number of persons issued rations, medicines, and clothing, September 1865–December 1867, are arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.53.4
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton Oral History Interview

July 21, 2023

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An oral history interview and conversation with Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton. It consists of three versions of a digital video recording, two camera card files (2025.12.5.1.1 and 2025.12.5.1.2, .mxf files) and one edited file (2025.12.5.1.3, .mov…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.12.5.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Reproduction of evening bodice and skirt made by Elizabeth Keckley

20th century

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This is a reproduction of an evening bodice and skirt made by Elizabeth Keckly for First Lady Mary Lincoln. The original garment is in the First Ladies Collection at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. The bodice (a) features a v-neckline…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.640ab
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Textiles and Quilts

Reproduction patch with Red Hand emblem

late 20th century

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A round, color patch with a red outspread hand on a white background, the emblem of the 157th French division, including the 371st and 372nd U.S. infantry troops, during World War I. This reproduction patch is composed of cotton and viscose rayon, with the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.111.13
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements

Residential

ca.1976

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A pamphlet titled Residential. The pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio titled Soul City. The pamphlet is printed using orange and black ink. It describes the types of homes that will be found in Soul City and features maps of the community and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.109.13.1
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Restaurant menu from Dooky Chase's Restaurant

ca. 1984

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A menu from Dooky Chase’s Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is a tall, narrow trifold menu formed out of stiff laminated paper. The outside of the first two flaps is a mauve color. The cover flap has a decorative vine and floral border in pink…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.96.1
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Historical photographs & visual records

Returning home after Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)

1947

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Cataloged as “Returning home after Nagmaal (Holy Communion), Bronkhorstspruit (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063709
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Civil Rights

Reuben Ruby

1798–1878

Reuben Ruby (1798–1878) was an African-American businessman, hack driver, abolitionist, temperance supporter, and community leader. He was one of the leading Black figures in Maine politics during his lifetime and a founding member of the Abyssinian…

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Sports

Reuell Walters

2004–

Reuell Joshua Walters (born 16 December 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL League One club Luton Town. Having started his career in Arsenal's academy, he joined Luton in 2024. He had a loan spell at Blackpool in…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Rev. A.D. King, Dr. King's younger brother, at the pulpit inside Ebenezer Baptist

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows A. D. King at the lectern turning back to speak with Cleveland Robinson, wearing glasses. The lectern and microphones can be seen in front of King. There are some attendees behind Robinson and the cross is visible in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.16
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. C.T. Vivian Approaching the Lectern at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

1963

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A black-and-white digital image of Reverend C. T. Vivian walking toward the pulpit while the audience claps, including Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend Ralph Abernathy, and Rosa Parks on the stage. Vivian is featured on the left of the image, mid-stride,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.36
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. C. T. Vivian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

1963

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A black-and-white digital image of Reverend C. T. Vivian, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa parks seated at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Vivian can be seen adjusting his shirt collar, wearing a dark suit. King sits leaning forward, holding a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.37
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Claude Alexander Jr. senior pastor of the University Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, preaches during Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church of America’s International Convocation, Washington, D.C., 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Rev. Claude Alexander Jr. speaking into a microphone. He is holding the microphone with his right hand while his left hand is resting on his hip. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and leaning forward. No…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.20
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songbooks

Rev. Della Reese Choir Songs: "Gettin' Up"

2007

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Songbook containing a collection of eleven religious songs titled "Rev. Della Reese Choir Songs: 'Gettin' Up.'" At the center of the blue cover is an oval-shaped color photograph of Della Reese against a landscape background. Reese is shown with her arms…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.150.4ab
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Dominic Orsini, Rev. Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline Entering Montgomery

1965

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A black-and-white digital image of Reverend Dominic Orsini, Reverend Arthur Matott, and Sister Mary Leoline leading marchers holding flags. All three are wearing clerical collars and robes with vests over their clothes. Reverend Orsini is wearing a cross…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.83
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning (center), senior pastor of Ebenezer AME Church, kneels down in prayer upon entering the pulpit. Pastor Browning and Co-Pastor Jo Ann Browning (center, right) are in the vanguard of husband/wife pastorships in America, Fort Washington, Maryland, 1997

1997; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of services at Ebenezer AME Church taken from an elevated vantage point. Two video screens are on either side of a pipe organ in the background. A choir is in front of the pipe organ and a band is in front of the choir. At the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.5
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Dr. Joseph Echols Lowery, Congressman John Conyers, Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Mrs. Rosa Parks and Mr. Robinson, chatting

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph is from the 1969 birthday commemoration for Martin Luther King Jr. taken inside Ebenezer Baptist Church. From proper right, Joseph Echols Lowery, John Conyers, Ralph David Abernathy, Rosa Parks, and Cleveland Robinson are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.25
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. E.V. Hill, pastor of Mount Zion MBC Church in Los Angeles was the revival preacher for the tent service (shown at left), Glenarden, Maryland, 1998

1998; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Rev. E. V. Hill speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a white robe and holding the microphone with his right hand. He is sweating and appears to be sitting down. Additional people can be seen standing on either side of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.23
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. E.W. Lumpkin conducts the Interdenominational Theological Center male chorus

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows Rev. E. W. Lumpkin conducting members of the Interdenominational Theological Center Male Chorus at the commemorative service for Martin Luther King Jr. inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church. The camera is off center to…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.7
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Edward Y. Jackson prepares to baptize a young convert at Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria Virginia, 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Rev. Edward Y. Jackson performing a baptism. He is standing on the right side of the image in profile. His right arm is raised, palm facing outward. He is holding the hands of the person being baptized with his left hand. He…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.27
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Record Albums

Rev. F. W. McGee (1927-1930)

recorded 1927-1930; manufactured after 1985

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A 33 1/3 rpm record album titled “REV. F. W. McGee (1927-1930)” recorded by REV. F. W. McGee. The vinyl record (2014.98.19a) has a white label with black text. The album sleeve (2014.98.19b) is white with black text. A box in the top left corner is black…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.98.19ab
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. Gina M. Stewart, pastor of Christ MBC, moves the congregation during her “Resurrection Sunday” message, Memphis, Tennessee, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Rev. Gina M. Stewart holding a microphone. She is holding the microphone in her right hand, slightly above her head. Her left arm is raised chest high and she is turning towards her right. Her eyes are closed. A man wearing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.21
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Photographs and Still Images

Rev. I. G. Crawford, 1st Missionary Baptist Church, Nicodemus, KS

2001

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A black and white photograph of Reverend I.G. Crawford. He is seated in front of a light cinder block wall wearing glasses, a light robe with a dark stole over top and a light collared shirt and dark tie underneath the robe. The stole has a cross design…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.80
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