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1903–1987
Eldren "E. M." Bailey (1903–1987) was an African American artist best known for his large cement sculptures, which he often displayed in his front yard. Born in Flovilla, Georgia, Bailey spent most of his life and career in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Leroy Eldridge Cleaver (August 31, 1935 – May 1, 1998) was an African American writer and political activist. He was an early leader of the Black Panther Party, serving as Minister of Information and, while in exile, head of the International Section of…
1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of Leroy Eldridge Cleaver with his wife Kathleen, and a portrait of Huey Newton on the wall above his head. Kathleen has her arm draped over Eldridge Cleaver’s shoulder and is seated on his lap or on the arm of his chair or couch.
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Eldzier Cortor (January 10, 1916 – November 26, 2015) was an American artist and printmaker. His work typically features elongated nude figures in intimate settings, influenced by both traditional African art and European surrealism. He is known for his…
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Elnora Ruth Collins (née Proctor; November 21, 1919 – March 3, 2024) was a Canadian jazz singer, television host, and civic leader. She was known as Canada's First Lady of Jazz.
Biography
Eleanor Moody-Shepherd is a researcher and teacher in areas of domestic violence, women leadership and women in the bible. She was the dean of students at New York Theological Seminary and a professor of Women Studies at the seminary.
ca. 1940
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Eleanor Roosevelt standing in front of an American flag and behind a microphone. Roosevelt is wearing a dress and a hat.
1944–2010
Eleanor Taylor Bland (December 31, 1944 – June 2, 2010) was an African-American writer of crime fiction. She was the creator of Lincoln Prairie, Illinois (based on Waukegan, Illinois) police detective Marti McAllister.
circa 1980 - 1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Eleanor Turner Family home movies features travel footage, family outings, and gatherings with family and friends.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGVarious pictures of the Turner family with music accompaniment.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGTeenagers hanging out at a friend's house in the basement. They dance and sing to music. The video was shot in the late 80s or early 90s.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA family gathers for a family reunion in the yard of a residential home. Video then cuts to the family singing and making speeches to honor the host and family. There is also footage of a crab boil. Home movie was shot in the late 80s or early 90s.
1982
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Elebi, Arugba Eshu and devotee outside Eshu shrine, Ile Obala” (Slides (photographs)).
1976
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn electric bass guitar owned by Jim Vance. The guitar has a black wood body and natural wood neck and head stock. It has brass tuning pegs and a metal bridge. Two switches for pick-ups are also on the lower left side of the front body next to a power…
ca. 1963
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA console steel guitar consisting of a wood base with two (2) seven-string assemblies attached, the rear mounted higher than the front. There are four (4) steel tube legs that attach to the bottom of the guitar, forming a console. Between the string…
1959
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643) and where the guitar was made (Kalamazoo, MI) can be seen through one of the F-holes. The…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGElectric guitar instrument cable owned by Jim Vance. The cabel is made of black rubber with metal tips. Printed in white on the cable is "PROFESSIONAL LOW NOISE INSTRUMENT CABLE.".
early 1980s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe Electronic Valve Instrument (EVI) consists of a cased control panel and a handheld unit (a). The case and handheld unit cannot be separated from each other. The case housing also serves as a carrying case. The exterior of the case is covered in…
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGElefon sculpture (no Natl. Mus. number) by Adeosun (artist, son of Fakeye) of Ile Obajisun. At the National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria.
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Elefon sculpture by Lawal, Ile Atere” (Slides (photographs)).
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGElefon sculpture, Ile Jagun, by Adeosun,son of Fakeye, Ile Obajisun.
1973
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Elegba Shrine, Road to Abomey, Dahomey, Republic of Benin” (Slides (photographs)).
1981
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Elemona (for Oba William Adetona Ayeni) dancing at palace front” (Slides (photographs)).
1982
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGElempe: sculpture for Ila palace veranda now in National Museum by Taiwo (dec'd 1930) in Ile Ore. National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria.
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