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Crowd gathered around Olimi Idebua Masquerade performer and another Masquerade performer, Olimi Festival, Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Crowd gathered around Olimi Idebua Masquerade performer and another Masquerade performer, Olimi Festival, Imiamune Quarter, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1958
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Crowd gathered for celebration, Northern Ghana

1936

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Cataloged as “Crowd gathered for celebration, Northern Ghana” (Negatives; Copy negatives).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1987-009, Item EEPA 1987-009-0163
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Crowd gathered outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church after the first birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows the crowd outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The crowd is exiting between open double doors from the church onto the sidewalk. The sign above the door reads…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.24
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Crowd gathered to see arrival of hydroplane in Mopti, Mali

1970

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Cataloged as “Crowd gathered to see arrival of hydroplane in Mopti, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-0433
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Crowd gathered to try and remove sinking truck from flooded Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “Crowd gathered to try and remove sinking truck from flooded Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1756
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Crowd gathering to watch the Zantegeiba masquerade, Sirakoro, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “Crowd gathering to watch the Zantegeiba masquerade, Sirakoro, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1508
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Crowd, Igue Festival, Nigeria

1981-1982

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Cataloged as “Crowd, Igue Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-0966
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Crowd in courtyard

1989-04-29

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Original text on slide reads, "Crowd in courtyard in Oyotunji Village".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1945
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Crowd in the Compound, New Year Celebration, Ilo Masquerade, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Crowd in the Compound, New Year Celebration, Ilo Masquerade, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0279
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Crowd in Victoria Park, Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival, Cape Coast

1986

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Donor notes read: "Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival, Cape Coast, Sept. 6, 1986; Victoria Park crowd. The date on the slide is DEC 86.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0773
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Crowd lifting chairs for the Demera ceremony, Lalibela, Ethiopia

2010-09-27

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Original Carousel 21, slide 63.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-2600
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Crowd of children, Elim (Limpopo, South Africa)

1940-1941

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Cataloged as “Crowd of children, Elim (Limpopo, South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063955
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Crowd of men and children, Ilishan- Remo, Nigeria

1988-08

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Original text on slide reads, "Crowd of men and children".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1699
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Crowd of people in front of Union Building Raadzaal on election day, Pretoria (South Africa)

1948

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Cataloged as “Crowd of people in front of Union Building Raadzaal on election day, Pretoria (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063308
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Crowd of people listening to the speech on election day, Pretoria (South Africa)

1948

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Cataloged as “Crowd of people listening to the speech on election day, Pretoria (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063298
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Crowd of school children watching local officials, Mmabatho (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Crowd of school children watching local officials, Mmabatho (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066345
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Crowd of Supporters and Musicians, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Crowd of Supporters and Musicians, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1450
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Crowd of Supporters, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Crowd of Supporters, Atsogwa Title Ceremony, Afokpella, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1442
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Crowd of Supporters, Oghalo Ceremony, Jack Oba's Compound, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Crowd of Supporters, Oghalo Ceremony, Jack Oba's Compound, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-2915
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Crowd on first day of Balufon, Ikenne, Nigeria

1973-09-27

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Original text on slide reads, "Crowd on first day of Balufon. Thursday 4 PM".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1215
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Crowd outside Lorraine Motel after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

May 2, 1968

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A black-and-white photograph of a large crowd gathered outside the Lorraine Motel after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Microphones and speakers are set up on the crowded second story balcony. A few members of CBS News have set up on the roof.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.107.42
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Crowd outside of Oshun shrine

1989-04-29

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Original text on slide reads, "Crowd outside of Oshun shrine in Oyotunji Village".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1946
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Crowd processing to Igbo Egungun Oloponda

1981

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Cataloged as “Crowd processing to Igbo Egungun Oloponda” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-0708
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Crowd Scene, Igue Festival, Nigeria

1981-1982

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Cataloged as “Crowd Scene, Igue Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1084
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