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6-26-2000
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Chuck D's Appearance Log” (Text).
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Chuck D- Shoot Dates” (Text).
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Chuka Harrison Umunna (; born 17 October 1978) is a British businessman and former politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Streatham from 2010 until 2019. A former member of the Labour Party, he was part of the Shadow Cabinet from 2011 to…
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Cicero Leak is an American talent agent. He is the CEO of The Victor Group (TVG) which provides representation for clients in motion pictures, television, brand strategy, content creation, intellectual property and sports. Leak was a founding partner of…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlack circular hat (a) designed by Mae Reeves with faux pearl hat pin (b) on front brim for decoration. The hat is saucer shaped and made from black cording sewn together. The interior of the opening is lined in black grosgrain ribbon. A white tag with…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA circular flat gold metal accessory with flat surfaces. Silver rhinestones are embedded around the top.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGGreen and gold vertically striped hat box with lid from Mae's Millinery Shop. Gold cord is attached to the sides of the hatbox for a handle. The interior of the base and lid are solid gold.
1864
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA circular with letters from William Smith, Governor of Virginia, and George W. Munford, Secretary of the Commonwealth, to County Courts throughout Virginia. The document consists of printed black text on a single sheet of paper, folded to form four pages…
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCircular earrings with large round plastic pearl set in center, surrounded by small clear rhinestones. The earrings have a clip-on lever back.
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA circular length of wire with white faux plastic pearls and one (1) large red plastic bead at the center.
1929
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “City License of Columbia, Columbia S.C. 1929 M.A. Evans Md. / Letterhead paper for Dr. M.A. Evans Specialist Gynecology and Pediatrics” (Text).
1965-1966
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “City of New York Tax Collection Forms”.
February 8, 1964; scanned 2010
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA digital image of a Civil Rights march blocking traffic on Franklin Street as marchers weave back and forth through the main business district.
1941
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Los Angeles Local 767 Music Union claim sheet form for unpaid salary for performances at Los Angeles' Mayan Theater in July of 1941 filed by musicians against Duke Ellington's "Jump for Joy, Inc.". The single sheet form is partially printed with…
1941
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Los Angeles Local 767 Music Union claim sheet form for unpaid salary for performances at Los Angeles' Mayan Theater in July of 1941 filed by musicians against Duke Ellington's "Jump for Joy, Inc.". The single sheet form is partially printed with…
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Clara Brown (January 1, 1800 – October 23, 1885) was a former enslaved woman from Virginia and Kentucky who became a community leader and philanthropist. She helped formerly enslaved people become settled during Colorado's Gold Rush. She was known as the…
1948–
Clara McDaniel (born November 26, 1948) is an American blues singer and songwriter. She released her debut album, Unwanted Child, in 1997 and has worked with notable blues musicians including Albert King, Tommy Bankhead, Bobby Bland, Little Milton, Oliver…
1930–
Clara Villarosa is an American entrepreneur, author, publisher and motivational speaker. She is the co-founder of Villarosa Media and was the founder of Hue-Man Bookstores in Denver, Colorado and Harlem, New York, one of the highest earning…
1931–2023
Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive, businessman and film producer. Widely recognized as "The Black Godfather", Avant's career was characterized by his advocacy for equitable treatment and…
1928–2017
Clarence Lee Townes Jr. (January 21, 1928 – January 11, 2017) was an American businessperson, politician, and civic activist from Richmond, Virginia. He served as an officer with the U.S. Army in the Korean War.
1933–2025
Clarence O. Smith (March 31, 1933 – April 21, 2025) was an American media executive. He was one of the four original founders of Essence magazine and served as the company's president, in charge of advertising and marketing, through 2002. He attended City…
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Clarence Otis Jr. (born April 11, 1956) is an American businessman and former CEO and chairman of Darden Restaurants. Otis was named the 11th most powerful person in Central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel in 2010.
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Clarence "Motts" Thomas (October 17, 1945 – February 20, 2011) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Bowie State University from 1974 to 1975, Morgan State University from 1978 to 1980, and at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont,…
Biography
Clarence Williams (October 8, 1898 or October 6, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher.
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