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Details of painted pirogue boats in fisherman's wharf, Saint -Louis, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “Details of painted pirogue boats in fisherman's wharf, Saint -Louis, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060110
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Details of the minaret of the Grand Mosque of San, Mali

1971

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Cataloged as “Details of the minaret of the Grand Mosque of San, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1651
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Literature

Detrick Hughes

1966–

Detrick Oliver Hughes (born December 13, 1966) is an American poet and spoken-word artist. Hughes is known for urban commentary and life expressions offered via the genre of poetry. His latest book Unsuitable for Fools was published April 21, 2020 by Nebo…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Costume

Detroit Lions jacket worn by Eddie Murphy in the film Beverly Hills Cop II

1987

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This black and off-white Detroit Lions letterman jacket was worn by Eddie Murphy in the film Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). The jacket is made from black felted wool with off-white leather sleeves. Ribbed knitted synthetic fabric with a blue and white stripe…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.109.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Detroit Metropolitan Airport Departure Terminal

1993

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A digital scan, consisting of a single JPEG file (.jpg), of a watercolor drawing titled "Detroit Metropolitan Airport Departure Terminal.” Its exterior features a glass vestibule underneath a roof that curves upwards. The roof appears supported by vertical…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.97.2
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Record Albums

Deuce

1981

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The record and sleeve for Kurtis Blow's album "Deuce." Image of musician with black & red leather jacket standing in front of a cinema marquee advertising his recording. Released on the Mercury label of PolyGram Records.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.8abc
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Historical photographs & visual records

Deutsch-Ost-Africa Suahelifrauen beim Frisieren

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Deutsch-Ost-Africa. Suahelifrauen beim Frisieren." Translated postcard caption reads, "German East Africa. Swahili women during hair dressing." Additional Text on verso reads: "C. A. W. Grün, Hambg.-Ohlsdorf. 244." Ms. on verso.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-020
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Deutsch-OstAfrica Bismarck-Denkmal in Daressalam

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Deutsch-Ost-Africa. Bismarck-Denkmal in Daressalam." Translated postcard caption reads, "German East Africa. Memorial of Bismarck in Dar es Salaam." Additional Text on verso reads: "C. A. W. G. 63.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-049
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Deutsch-OstAfrica Blick auf den Hafen v. Daressalam

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Deutsch-Ost-Africa. Blick auf den Hafen v. Daressalam." Translated postcard caption reads, "German East Africa. View of the harbor in Dar es Salaam." Additional Text on verso reads: "C. A. W. G. 10.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-048
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Deutsch-OstAfrica Kilwa

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Deutsch-Ost-Africa. Kilwa." Additional Text on verso reads: "335 C. A. W. Grün, Hambg.-Ohlsdorf.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-034
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Deutsch-OstAfrica Kolonialtruppe

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Auf Wache." Additional Text on verso reads: "Kolonialtruppe. (Deutsch-OstAfrica). H. K. & Co. M. Serie 505. Marke "Palette".".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-035
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Deutsch-OstAfrica Tanga

c. 1920

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Text on recto reads: "Deutsch-Ost-Africa. Tanga." Additional Text on verso reads: "C. A. W. G. 70.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA TZ 2010-001-047
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Deux ménages chrétiens au Congo

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "Deux Ménages chrétiens au Congo." Translated postcard caption reads, "Two christian households in the Congo.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG-20-148
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Music

Dev Hynes

1985–

Devonté Hynes (born David Joseph Michael Hynes, 23 December 1985), also known as Blood Orange and formerly Lightspeed Champion, is a British singer, songwriter, record producer, composer and director based in New York City. From 2004 to 2006, Hynes was a…

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DeVega, Ferdie, "Artist Betty LaDuke's Paintings of Africa Usher in Black History Month at Appleton," Star- Banner

2004 February 1

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Cataloged as “DeVega, Ferdie, "Artist Betty LaDuke's Paintings of Africa Usher in Black History Month at Appleton," Star- Banner”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.2007-003_ref293
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Development sign, Mmabatho (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Development sign, Mmabatho (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066320
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Devil at welcoming ceremonies for new PCV's at Mabonto

1978

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Donor notes read: "Welcoming ceremonies for new PCV's at Mabonto; Devil. Taken at P.C. Agriculture Training Sept. 23-29, 1978. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1225
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Devil holding interesting carving in his hand during welcoming ceremonies for new PCV's at Mabonto

1978

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Donor notes read: "Welcoming ceremonies for new PCV's at Mabonto; Devil holding interesting carving in his hand. Taken at P.C. Agriculture Training Sept. 23-29, 1978. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1236
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Devil masquerader during welcoming celebration for the new PCVs at Kalangba

1980

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Donor notes read: "Devil. Welcoming celebration for the new PCVs at Kalangba, Sept. 30, 1980. Pictures taken at the 1980 Peace Corps Agricultural Training Program held at Kalangba (A Loko chiefdom capital about 15 miles north of Makeni on the Kamakwie…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1914
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Historical photographs & documents

"Devil of the Deep"

1938

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Short animated film staring Deep-Sea McGee as he helps the Navy capture a "Devil" sinking their ships.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2012.79.av_ref276
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Devil's peak, from Mowbray

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "Devil's Peak, from Mowbray.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-30-47
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BIOGRAPHY
Arts

Devin Allen

Biography

Devin Allen is an American photographer, photojournalist, and activist based in Baltimore, Maryland. He gained national attention after the Freddie Gray protests in 2015, when his documentary photograph entitled "Baltimore Uprising" was published as Time…

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Sports

Devin Clark

1990–

Devin Clark (born April 12, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2013, he was signed by the UFC after Dana White…

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Devin the Dude

1970–

Devin Charles Copeland (born June 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Devin the Dude, is an American rapper. In 2025, he co-created Coughee by Devin the Dude, a hemp and cannabis-culture brand.

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