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1911–1971
Harvey Call Cobbs Jr. (January 30, 1911 – September 21, 1971) was an American jazz pianist, electric harpsichordist, and organist. He is remembered for his work with saxophonist Albert Ayler in the mid- and late-1960s.
1967
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Callabash water containers displayed at the IES Museum, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).
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Callie Crossley is an American broadcast journalist and radio presenter in the Boston area. In March 2013 she began hosting a new radio program entitled Under the Radar and continues to contribute to WGBH Radio's "Boston Public Radio", where various…
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Callie House (1861–1928) was a leader of the National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief, Bounty and Pension Association, one of the first organizations to campaign for reparations for slavery in the United States. She was prosecuted for her efforts to secure…
circa 1920s - circa 1960s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Calling Cards”.
1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white print of men dancing and playing tambourines in New Orleans. There are seven men of differing ages in the foreground. All wear coats and hats. Other people, houses, and telephone poles are visible in the background. At bottom center,…
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Callum Bradley Anderson (born 7 August 1991) is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckingham and Bletchley since 2024.
2002–
Callum Ebanks (born 8 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bedford Town on loan from National League North club Buxton.
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Callum Kyle Harriott (born 4 March 1994) is a former professional footballer who played as a winger. Born in England, he represents the Guyana national team.
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Callum James Hudson-Odoi (born 7 November 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Nottingham Forest. During his time with Chelsea's academy, Hudson-Odoi was part of the squads which won the U18 Premier…
2007–
Callum William Olusesi (born 11 March 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
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Callum Jack Robinson (born 2 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Cardiff City and the Republic of Ireland national team. Robinson is a product of the Aston Villa academy. He twice played for Preston…
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Callum Eddie Graham Wilson (born 27 February 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Brentford. Wilson began his career with his hometown club Coventry City and he broke into the first team after loans to…
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Charles Kidd II (born September 25, 1987), known professionally as Calmatic, is an American filmmaker. He is known for directing several notable commercials and music videos as well as the films House Party (2023) and White Men Can’t Jump (2023), both of…
1981–
Calum Daniel Willock (born 29 October 1981) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. In his career, he played in each of the top seven levels of English football. Born in England, he represented the Saint Kitts and Nevis national team…
1999
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA brown-and-white photograph portrait of a man using the Vandyke brown printing process. The man looks into the camera, holding his right hand at his neck, while a crucifix worn on a necklace rests on his hand. Outside the upper and lower borders of the…
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Calvin Hyden Andrew (born 19 December 1986) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Andrew began his career at Luton Town, debuting in the 2004–05 League One title-winning season. He was loaned out to Grimsby Town and Bristol…
1935–2008
Calvin Ashford, Jr. (c, 1935 – June 24, 2008) was an African-American interior designer based in Chicago, Illinois. He was the principal designer and the design director at Gilmore-Ashford-Powers Designs, which he opened in the 1970s.
Biography
Calvin B. Johnson served as the 24th Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Johnson was appointed to his post by Governor Edward G. Rendell in April 2003 to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Health. On October 23, 2008, Johnson joined…
1934–2010
Calvin Bell Jones (January 7, 1934 – August 21, 2010) was an afrocentric visual artist and a Black Arts Movement activist from Chicago. He is known primarily for his nine murals and paintings. He was awarded a full scholarship to attend the School of the…
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Calvin George Bailey (born 1977) is a British politician and former Royal Air Force officer who has served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People since 2026. A member of the Labour Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for…
1972
Calvin Baker (born 1972) is an American novelist, educator, essayist, and editor who has chronicled the African-American experience from the colonial era to the present, centering the Black voice and perspective within the context of trans-Atlantic…
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Calvin B. Ball III (born September 2, 1975) is an American politician who serves as the county executive of Howard County, Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the first African-American to hold this office. He previously served as a member of…
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Calvin Lawrence Booth (born 1976) is an American former NBA basketball player and team executive. His work in basketball management has included serving as general manager of the Denver Nuggets.
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