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Sports

Vontae Daley-Campbell

2001–

Vontae Jason Daley-Campbell (born 2 April 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for National League club Southend United.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Musical Instruments

Voodoo Guitar "Marie" made by Don Moser with debris from Hurricane Katrina

2005

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The Voodoo Guitar (.1) used by Don Moser of Swampkat. The 6-string electric guitar is wooden with metal-plated head and body. A plaque on the head features text that reads [KATRINA - AUG - 29- 2005]. Metal letters are adhered along one side and the bottom…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.119.1-.2
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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Vote or Die! Sean John t-shirt

2004

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A “Vote or Die!” 2004 election short-sleeved crew neck t-shirt, made by Sean John. The crew neck collar is made from one panel of navy blue knit fabric that is machine stitched to the body of the shirt. The t-shirt body is composed of one continuous piece…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2020.31
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Photographs and Still Images

Voter Registration at a Kitchen Table, Mississippi

1963-1964; printed 2008

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A black-and-white photograph of the interior of a house. There are two African American women at a kitchen table. One woman is sitting while the other is leaning over to read something on the table. There is a thin table cloth on the table along with some…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.49.10
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Sacred and Ceremonial Objects

Votive candle stand with base from Saint Augustine Catholic Church

20th century

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A votive candle stand with ninety-nine candle holders. The holders all feature four stylized leaves. The top of the stand has five rows of with twenty holders each. One of the holders on the top row is missing. The stand is supported by an inverted arch…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.67.4ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Voucher of payment to Private Prince Simbo

March 20, 1783

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A payment voucher consisting of a one page document with embossed lettering and handwriting in black ink on both sides. The text begins with "Hartford March 20, 1783" and concerns payment to the Revolutionary War soldier Prince Simbo. The payment voucher…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2009.14.8
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Vyan Sampson

1996–

Vyan Sampson (born 2 July 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club INAC Kobe Leonessa. Born in England, she represents Jamaica internationally.

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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at 178th St, S Bronx March 1988

March 1988

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features an empty lot where a brick apartment building once stood. Other buildings are visible in the background. There is a car and a truck parked on the street. An…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.6
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at 178th St S Bronx, May 2005

May 2005

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a set of row homes. The row homes are gray and have blue awnings over the front doors. Cars are parked in the driveways of the row homes. Two unidentified…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.10
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at 178th St S Bronx, Nov 1993

November 1993

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features new row homes under construction. Cars are parked in front of the row homes. The back of the photograph has a caption and copyright information.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.8
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at 178th St, South Bronx, May 1991

May 1991

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features an empty lot where a brick apartment building once stood. Other buildings are visible in the background. There are tented structures on trailers in front of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.7
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at East 178th St, Bronx, N Y, January 1983

January 1983

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a brick apartment building. Most of the windows are broken or have been boarded up with metal. The lower windows and entry way have also been bricked up and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.3
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at East 178th St, Bronx, N Y, January 1986

January 1986

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features the remnants of a brick apartment building. Most of the brick building, with the exception of the front right portion, has been torn down. Other buildings are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.5
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at East 178th St, Bronx, N.Y, June 1980

June 1980

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a brick apartment building. The front entry way to the building has a decorative railing and several stairs leading up to a wide doorway. An unidentified…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.1
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at East 178th St, Bronx, N Y, June 1982

June 1982

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a brick apartment building. The front entry way to the building has a decorative railing and several stairs leading up to a wide doorway. Most of the windows…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.2
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave at East 178th St, Bronx, N Y, September 1984

September 1984

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a brick apartment building. Most of the windows are broke, hollowed out, or have been boarded up with metal. The lower windows and entry way have also been…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.4
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Photographs and Still Images

Vyse Ave. at East 178th St., South Bronx, 2013

2013

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A color photograph of Vyse Avenue at 178th Street in the Bronx, New York. The photograph features a set of row homes. The row homes are gray and have blue awnings over the front doors. Cars are parked in the driveways of the row homes. A silver car is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.208.2.11
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BIOGRAPHY
Business

W. Gregory Wims

1949–

William Gregory Wims (born September 2, 1949) is an American politician, businessman, and community volunteer who is currently a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 39.

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Civil Rights & Community

W. H. C. Stephenson

1825–1899

W. H. C. Stephenson (c.1825 – April 6, 1899) was a doctor, preacher, and civil rights activist in Virginia City, Nevada, and Omaha, Nebraska. He was probably the first black doctor in Nevada and worked for the rights of blacks in that city. He was noted…

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History & Culture

W. Sterling Cary

1927–2021

William Sterling Cary (August 10, 1927 – November 14, 2021) was an American Christian minister. From 1972 to 1975, he was the first Black president of the National Council of Churches (NCC) in its history. Born and raised in Plainfield, New Jersey, Cary…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Waffle iron

19th century

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A waffle iron with rectangular plates and elongated handles. Each interior of surface of the waffle plates has three (3) sections of pocket patterns: hearts, diamonds, and squares with engraved star shapes. The exterior of the plates are decorated with a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.24.14
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Wage book for the slave trading ship Fox captained by Robert Mitchell

1774-1775

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This bound volume contains information regarding Captain Robert Mitchell and his crew aboard the slave trading ship Fox. The covers are made from a brown paper and the text "Fox's Wages Book / Feb.y 1775 Capt Mitchell" is written on the front cover in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.5.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Toys and Games

Wagon from America’s Promise Alliance owned by General Colin L. Powell

ca. 1997-2021

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An America's Promise wagon owned by General Colin L. Powell, founding chairman of America’s Promise Alliance. The child's red steel wagon has an all-red bed and undercarriage, long black handle, and four rubber black-and-white tires with red bearing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.41
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Clothing - Costume

Waistcoat for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

1982

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Suit waistcoat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The waistcoat is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2018.1.1.1.3
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