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Historical photographs & visual records

Aerial view of Durban Natal

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "Aerial view of Durban, Natal.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-30-85
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Aerial view of gorges by the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of gorges by the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020372
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Aerial view of Lagos (Modern Day), Nigeria

Date not recorded

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Original text on slide reads, "Aerial view of Lagos (Modern Day)".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-1727
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Aerial view of the gorges of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of the gorges of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020363
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Aerial view of the landscape from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of the landscape from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020281
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Aerial view of the water above Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of the water above Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020362
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Aerial view of the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020375
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Aerial view of Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020357
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Aerial view of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “Aerial view of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020354
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Aerial view taken during flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

1994 August 5

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Cataloged as “Aerial view taken during flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1994-008, Item EEPA 1994-008-0271
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Aerial view taken during flight from Lamu via Nairobi to Mombasa, Kenya

1994 August 3

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Cataloged as “Aerial view taken during flight from Lamu via Nairobi to Mombasa, Kenya” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1994-008, Item EEPA 1994-008-0186
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Aerial view taken over the Indian Ocean near Zanzibar

1994 August 5

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Cataloged as “Aerial view taken over the Indian Ocean near Zanzibar” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1994-008, Item EEPA 1994-008-0282
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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Aerion Abney

1988–

Aerion Andrew Abney is an American politician who has served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he represents the 19th district, which contains parts of Pittsburgh. Before his election to the state…

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"Aéroport International Gbessia" [Gbessia International Airport], Conakry, Guinea

Date not recorded

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CONAKRY - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Aéroport International Gbessia; Lyna [logo]; Reproduction interdite; EXA [logo]; 536/28. Photographed by Photo Cisse, Diango, photographer (Bamako, Mali). Published by ABEILLE-CARTES - Editions "LYNA-PARIS"[,] 8, rue du Caire -…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6664
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BIOGRAPHY
Education & Scholarship

Aesha Ash

1977–

Aesha Ash (born December 30, 1977) is an American ballet dancer and teacher. She danced numerous leading roles as a member of New York City Ballet's corps de ballet and as a soloist with Béjart Ballet and Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and Morphoses/The…

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Politics & Public Life

Aesop Goodson

Dates not recorded

Aesop Goodson was a state legislator and judge in South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was removed from his position as a trial justice by the governor and alleged it was because he treated people fairly without…

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BIOGRAPHY
Civil Rights & Community

Afeni Shakur

1947–2016

Afeni Shakur Davis (born Alice Faye Williams; January 10, 1947 – May 2, 2016) was an American political activist and member of the Black Panther Party. She was the mother of the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur and the executor of his estate. She founded the…

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Afenmai-Ekperi Ogumogu dance performance at a National Museum of Lagos Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “Afenmai-Ekperi Ogumogu dance performance at a National Museum of Lagos Exhibition, Lagos, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0002
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Afesitu, Imionoh, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Afesitu, Imionoh, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3348
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Afewerki Haile drawing at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “Afewerki Haile drawing at a United States Information Services artists workshop, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0609
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Affidavit affirming Benjamin Davis's free status

April 29, 1811

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A sworn affidavit of Henry Pier, affirming Benjamin Davis as a free man. The document was issued by the City and County of New York. It bears the signature of Peter Mesier and the mark of Henry Pier. The print is black ink on off-white paper. Standard…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.5.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Affidavit affirming Peter Garretson's free status

April 27, 1811

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A sworn affidavit of Henry Wenshell affirming that Peter Garretson is a free man. Document was issued by the City and County of New York. It bears the signature of Peter Mesier and mark of Henry Wenshell. There is black ink on the off-white paper. Standard…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.46.5.2
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