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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Daguerreotype of William Lloyd Garrison

ca. 1860

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A daguerreotype of William Lloyd Garrison in a case. In the portrait, Garrison is wearing a suit and glasses and looking off to the left. The exterior of the case is black with gold trim. The interior has embossed red velvet on the left side and the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.115.10
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

DaHeala

1982–

Jason Matthew Quenneville (born February 23, 1982), professionally known as DaHeala ( də-HEE-lə), is a Canadian record producer and songwriter managed by SAL&CO. He has produced for artists such as the Weeknd, Halsey, Lil Uzi Vert, and Belly, among others.…

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BIOGRAPHY
Film & Television

Dahéli Hall

Biography

Dahéli Hall is an American actress, stand-up comedian, writer, and director. Hall is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv during its 13th season.

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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Abomey, Tombeaux des Rois

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of five thatched structures. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey; Abomey, Tombeaux des Rois." Translated caption reads: [Abomey, Tombs of the Kings]. Printed text on verso includes publishers logo: "Collection ["FS" or "SF"]." and series…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144026
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Danses Indigènes

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of a young man dancing while other young men watch him. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey- Danses Indigènes." Tranlated caption reads: [Dahomey - Indigienous Dancers]. Printed text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Correspondance; Adresse;…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144028
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey et Dépendences Procession de Féticheurs, Abomey

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "Dahomey et Dépendences; E. 35. - Procession de Féticheurs, Abomey." Manuscript message and address on verso; postmarked postage stamps on recto.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 2013-001-0230
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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

[Dahomey Girls] (I.B. #80)

undated

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Cataloged as “[Dahomey Girls] (I.B. #80)” (Photographs [32056000110159]).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2008-009, Item EEPA.2008-009-0105
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Local Nuns in Abome-Calavi

[19--]

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Postcard image of six young women, seated. Text on front bottom reads: "3. Dahomey - Relgigieuses indigenes a Abome-Calavi." Text on front, top reads: "Missions Africaines, 150, cours Gambetta, Lyon." Text on verso reads: "Carte Postale.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA 1985-144013
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Marché à Abomey

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of woman, smiling. Behind her are many people buying and selling in a marketplace. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey - Marché à Abomey." Translated caption reads: [Dahomey - Market in Abomey]. Printed text on verso reads: "Carte Postale;…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144050
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Marché d'Abomey. Section de la Ferraille Fétiche

[ca. 1920]

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Postcard image of asen displayed between a row of huts. Text on front reads: "Dahomey Marché d'Abomey. Section de la Ferraille Fétiche." Translated caption reads: [Dahomey Abomey Market. Section For Iron Fetishes." Printed text on verso includes publishers…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144053
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Ouidah, Une mariage

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of a groom in a top hat and tuxedo, hand-in-hand with bride who is wearing a long white dress and veil. Behind them are several people, most of them dressed in formal European attire. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey - Ouidah, Une…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144035
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Historical photographs & visual records

Dahomey Sortie d'une messe de mariage à Porto-Novo

[ca. 1900]

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Postcard image of a bride and groom in European wedding costume with other men and women in formal European clothing on the steps of a building. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey; Sortie d'une messe de mariage à Porto-Novo." Additional printed text on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144036
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Dahomey Temple des serpents à Ouidah

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of thatched roof structures connected by walls and surrounding a large tree. Text on front reads: "Dahomey; Temple des serpents à Ouidah." Translated caption reads: [Dahomey. Temple of Snakes in Ouidah]. Printed text on verso reads: "Carte…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144032
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Dahomey Une bonne chasse

[ca. 1912]

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Postcard image of two young men holding a carrying-pole with a dead leopard tied to it. Two men stand behind, one holding a rifle. Printed text on recto reads: "1. Dahomey, Une bonne chasse." Translated caption reads: [Dahomey, A Good Catch]. Remnant of…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144059
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Dahomey Village Indigène à Abomey

[ca. 1910]

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Postcard image of villagers sitting and standing in front of some buildings. Printed text on recto reads: "Dahomey - Village Indigène à Abomey." Printed text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Correspondance; Tous les pays etrangers n'acceptent pas la…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144047
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Dahomey Zounon, King of Porto-Novo, Paying a Visit to the Reverend Mother Superior General

[19--]

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Postcard image of a group of African men, women, and children along with European nuns. Text on front, bottom reads: "Dahomey - Zounon, roi de Porto-Novo, rend visite a la Reverende Mere Superieure Generale." Text on front, top reads: "Souers Missionaires…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.1985-014_ref8660
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Dahomeyan brass work, Abomey, Dahomey Kingdom, Benin

1937

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Cataloged as “Dahomeyan brass work, Abomey, Dahomey Kingdom, Benin” (Negatives; Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1987-009, Item EEPA 1987-009-0061
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Dai Burger

Biography

Dainene Alexia Baldwin (born February 13), best known by her stage name, Dai Burger (/deɪ/) is an American rapper. She is from Queens in New York City. She has released two studio albums to date.

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Daiane dos Santos

1983–

Daiane Garcia dos Santos (born February 10, 1983) is a retired Brazilian artistic gymnast. She is the 2003 world champion on the floor apparatus. On doing so, she became the first black gymnast to ever win an event at the World Championships as well as the…

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Historical photographs & documents

Daily Log and expenses written General Average Brig. Wm Pitt

1846

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Cataloged as “Daily Log and expenses written General Average Brig. Wm Pitt” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.17.2_ref127
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Historical photographs & documents

Daily News

December 1995

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Cataloged as “Daily News” (Text; Clippings (books, newspapers, etc.)).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref949
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Daimond Teeth Mary McClain, 1992

1992

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A black-and-white photograph of Diamond Teeth Mary McClain singing and holding a tambourine during a performance in Charlotte, NC. She is wearing a sequinned hat, glasses, and a dress with collar sequins. She is holding a microphone in her right hand. A…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.164.40
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BIOGRAPHY
Scholarship

Daina Ramey Berry

Biography

Daina Ramey Berry is an American historian and academic who is the Michael Douglas Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She was formerly the associate dean of the graduate school and chair of the history…

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Dainty Smith

1979–

Dainty Smith is a Toronto-based actor, playwright, and burlesque performer. She is the founder of Les Femmes Fatales: Women of Colour Burlesque Troupe, Canada's first burlesque troupe for Black women and women of colour, femmes and gender non-conforming…

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