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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., SCLC Convention

1962

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A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. standing at a podium speaking into a microphone while a group of men and one woman hold hands with crossed arms in the background. King stands behind the podium to the right of the image. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.12
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Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Jackie Robinson on his right, SCLC Convention

1962

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A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jackie Robinson standing at a banquet table with microphones. The men and women clapping around them include Diane Nash and Fannie Lou Hamer. Robinson stands behind the podium labeled [L.R.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.13
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

Dr. MaryLouise Patterson Oral History Interview

May 25, 2023

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An oral history interview and conversation with pediatrician Dr. MaryLouise Patterson, M. D. It consists of three versions of a digital video recording, two camera card files (2025.12.2.1.1 and 2025.12.2.1.2, .mxf files) and one edited file (2025.12.2.1.3,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.12.2.1
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Historical photographs & documents

"Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans" by Burnett W. Gallman, Jr., M.D [photocopy]

1931

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Cataloged as “"Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans" by Burnett W. Gallman, Jr., M.D [photocopy]” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2019.109_ref56
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Archival Collections

Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans Collection

1896-1995

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The Dr. Matilda Arabella Evans Collection documents how she broke boundaries as one of the first African American women physicians to have her own practice. The collection highlights her role as a physician and the great impact she had on the health and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2019.109
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Historical photographs & documents

Dr. Mybe Cham presenting at Alternative Cinema film festival

1993 October 03

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Cataloged as “Dr. Mybe Cham presenting at Alternative Cinema film festival” (Audio; Audio cassette).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2012.79.av_ref184
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Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Ralph Abernathy addresses the audience inside Ebenezer Baptist Church

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows Rev. Ralph David Abernathy facing the camera and standing at the pulpit with microphones inside Ebenezer Baptist Church. Abernathy is speaking to an unidentified crowd at Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.5
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Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Ralph David Abernathy being kissed on the cheek by an admirer after the memorial service

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph was shows Ralph David Abernathy outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church after the first commemorative birthday event for Martin Luther King Jr. in 1969. Abernathy has his head bent toward an unidentified woman who has a hand on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.36
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Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Robert G. Murray gives pastoral remarks at the historic First Baptist Church, Norfolk, Virginia 2005

2005; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of Dr. Robert G. Murray speaking into a microphone. He is wearing a dark colored robe with light colored stripes along the breast and cuffs. A cross is on the right side breast of the robe. He is holding a book and several…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.12
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Photographs and Still Images

Dr. Wendell P. Whalum of Morehouse College conducts the Morehouse College Glee Club

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows Dr. Wendel Phillips Whalum Sr. conducting the Morehouse College Glee Club for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969 inside Ebenezer Baptist Church. Cleveland Robinson, sitting with his legs crossed at…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.21
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

Draft lyrics for "On My Honor" by Donna Summer

1978-1979

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Handwritten draft lyrics for the song, "On My Honor," by Donna Summer. The lyrics have been written on a large piece of white paper that has been folded into a four page booklet with a front cover, back cover, and two interior pages. The lyrics have been…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.85.3
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Drafting compass owned by Julian Abele Cook Sr.

mid-20th Century

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A silver metal drawing compass, with lead attached, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. The compass is composed of steel with copper alloy screws and features a ridged handle, straight legs, and an adjustable screw hinge.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.95.6
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Drafting compass owned by Julian Abele Cook Sr.

mid-20th Century

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A German silver metal Songenner II drawing compass, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook, Sr. The compass is constructed of copper alloy with steel drawing leg ends and a faded orange lacquer throughout. The compass features a short and ridged…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.95.7
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Drafting compass owned by Julian Abele Cook Sr.

mid 20th century

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A silver metal drafting compass tool manufactured by T. Alteneder & Sons, owned and used by architect Julian Abele Cook Sr. This large compass is constructed of copper alloy with steel screws and fading lacquer. It features a short handle, an adjustable…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.95.8
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Historical photographs & documents

Drafts of Letters Sent

1865

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Cataloged as “Drafts of Letters Sent”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.18.2.1
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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Drag-On

1980–

Melvin Jason Smalls (born January 4, 1980), known professionally as Drag-On, is an American rapper. He is best known for his time on Ruff Ryders, through whom he released his debut album, Opposite of H2O (2000). The album was successful, debuting at number…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Dragline removing overburden at Amalgamated Tin Mines of Nigeria Ltd., a tin and colombite mining operation, Barakin Akawu, south of Jos, Nigeria

1959

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This photograph was taken when Eliot Elisofon was on assignment for Life magazine and traveled to Africa from August 18, 1959 to December 20, 1959.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1973-001, Item EEPA EECL 13081
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Drague suceuse dans le canal maritime - Port-Bouet (juin 1904)" [Suction dredge in the maritime canal - Port-Bouet (June 1904)], Cote d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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CHEMIN DE FER ET PORT DE LA COTE D'IVOIRE; Drague suceuse dans le canal maritime - Port-Bouet (juin 1904); Série 2 No - 24; CARTE POSTALE; Ce côté est esclusivement réserve à l'adresse.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-6984
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Drake

1986–

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor. He is credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip-hop music through rap-singing. Drake first gained recognition as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Drakensburg Mountains, near Sani Pass, Lesotho

October 1, 1970

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Cataloged as “Drakensburg Mountains, near Sani Pass, Lesotho” (Color slides).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2018-003, Item EEPA 2018-003-0001
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

DRAM

1988–

Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), known professionally as DRAM (; an acronym for "does real-ass music", briefly Shelley FKA DRAM), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. He is best known for his 2016 Diamond certified…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Drama Desk Award presented to Melvin Van Peebles

1972

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A Drama Desk award for Most Promising Book Writer presented to Melvin Van Peebles. The award is printed on cream colored paper that is mounted inside a black frame. [DRAMA DESK AWARD / 1971- 1972 / PRESENTED TO MELVIN VAN PEEBLES / MOST PROMISING BOOK…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.60.27
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Dramatic Opal

ca. 1967

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This is the Dramatic Opal ring designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The ring is made of a thin twisted sterling silver sheet forming the band with a large bridge. From the front view of the ring, on one side of the ring's head is a curved, cut out…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.12.24
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Drastik

1989–

Gerald DeLoach Jr. (born February 19, 1989), better known by his stage name Drastik, is an American Hip-Hop artist from Austin, Texas.

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