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Historical photographs & visual records

The drawing and porterage of water, Egypt

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “The drawing and porterage of water, Egypt” (Slides (photographs); Color slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 8270
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The east wall and south porch of Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “The east wall and south porch of Biet Mariam Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0137
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

The Elder

1993

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A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of an unidentified man seated in a room with religious paraphernalia. The man is wearing a white three-piece suit with a dark striped tie and looking at the camera. He is seated in front of a short wall on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.41.5
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MUSEUM OBJECT
books

The Encyclopedia of Photography, v. 1

1967

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First volume of a photography instruction book set.The cover is red with black graphics and gold text "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHOTOGRAPHY.".

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.43.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
books

The Encyclopedia of Photography, v. 2

1967

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Second volume of a photography instruction book set. Cover is red with black graphics and gold text "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHOTOGRAPHY.".

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.43.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
books

The Encyclopedia of Photography, v. 3

1967

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Third volume of a photography instruction book set. Cover is red with black graphics and gold text "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHOTOGRAPHY.".

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.43.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

The energetic and powerful Bishop Abraham Mitchum, Sr. renders deliverance through the gift of “laying on the hands” at New Jerusalem Temple Bible Way Church, Washington, D. C., 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Bishop Abraham Mitchum, Sr. with his hands on an unidentified man’s forehead. Bishop Mitchum is wearing a white robe. Two other men are standing around them with their hands raised. The man two the left is holding a water…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.26
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

The Ethiopian Hebrews (Falashas) In The Western Hemisphere

ca. 1980

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A black and white document about Ethiopian Hebrews in the Western Hemisphere. The document consists of three pages of white paper with black and white type and black and white photographs. The back of the document is blank.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.150.8.19
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Historical photographs & visual records

The Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stellenbosch (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “The Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stellenbosch (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066121
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The exterior of Biete Abba Libanos Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “The exterior of Biete Abba Libanos Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0143
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The exterior of Biete Amanuel (House of Emmanuel) Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “The exterior of Biete Amanuel (House of Emmanuel) Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0133
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The exterior of St. Mary's Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “The exterior of St. Mary's Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0011
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The exterior of St. Michael's Orthodox Church during a wedding ceremony, Asmara, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “The exterior of St. Michael's Orthodox Church during a wedding ceremony, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1183
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The father of an artist outside of his home, Keren, Eritrea

circa 1997

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Cataloged as “The father of an artist outside of his home, Keren, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1206
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

The first elected female bishop in the history of the AME Church, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie preaches a soul-stirring sermon at Bethel AME Church, Baltimore, Maryland, 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie speaking from an altar to a large congregation of people. She is standing to the side of a podium on the right side of the photograph. She is holding a microphone with her left hand while her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.25
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

The Fugitive Slave Bill

1854

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Booklet of yellowed paper and black text. Title reads "THE FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL ENACTED BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS." The entire bill is 8 pages, seven of which are printed with bold black mourning borders. The rear cover features a reproduction of an…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.46.5
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

The Fultz sisters

1946–1991

The Fultz sisters (born May 23, 1946) were a set of quadruplets who became famous as the first identical African American quadruplets on record. They made promotional appearances for Pet Milk in a deal that provided their family land, a house, and a…

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BLACK PRESS
Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 12, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-04-12

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 12, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-04-12 · edition 1
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Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 19, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-04-19

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 19, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-04-19 · edition 1
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Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 5, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-04-05

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), April 5, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-04-05 · edition 1
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Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), February 15, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-02-15

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), February 15, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-02-15 · edition 1
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Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), February 22, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-02-22

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), February 22, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-02-22 · edition 1
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Black Press & Journalism

The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), March 15, 1929, (HOME EDITION)

1929-03-15

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This card identifies the front page of The Gary American (Gary, Ind.), March 15, 1929, (HOME EDITION). The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the catalog: Gary,…

Library of CongressCatalog sn86058053 · 1929-03-15 · edition 1
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