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Aimee Allison
1969–
Aimee Allison (born 1969) is the founder of She the People, a national network elevating the political power of women of color.
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Literature
Aimee Cox
Biography
Aimee Meredith Cox is an American cultural anthropologist, former dancer, and choreographer. Her research interests include feminism, social justice, and the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. She is currently associate professor of…
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Aimee Yonce Shennel
Biography
Aimee Yonce Shennel is the stage name of Lorena Aimee Domínguez, a Dominican-Canadian drag performer who competed on season 4 of Canada's Drag Race.
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Historical photographs & visual records
Aimonuye Masquerade mask in Chief Erikhumi's compound, Iroakhor, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Aimonuye Masquerade mask in Chief Erikhumi's compound, Iroakhor, Fugar-Avianwu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-0294
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Business
Aimy Steele
Biography
Aimy Shantel La'Nae Steele (born 1978 or 1979) is an American businesswoman, nonprofit executive, and former educator who is the founder and CEO of the New North Carolina Project. A member of the Democratic Party, she was a candidate for the North Carolina…
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Written Music
Ain'-a That Good News
1937; printed later
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn eight-page booklet of printed sheet music, black ink on off-white paper, for "Ain'a That Good News" by William L. Dawson and printed by the music press of Tuskegee Institute as part of the Tuskegee Choir Series. The first, or cover page, features a…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.21.15.3
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Ain't Gonna Kneel Lyrics
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Ain't Gonna Kneel Lyrics” (Text).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref169
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Ain't Got Sh*t Lyrics
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Ain't Got Sh*t Lyrics” (Text).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref165
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Ain't Nuttin But A Song
n.d.
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Ain't Nuttin But A Song” (Text).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref95
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Visual Arts
Ain't That a Shame
2005 - 2012
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAcrylic painting over carving on a wood board depicts Fats Domino playing the piano on the roof of his flooded studio. Outlines of figures and objects are carved into the wood, then painted over. Fats Domino is wearing a turquoise suit and is playing a…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.207.3
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Ainsley Harriott
1957–
Ainsley Denzil Dubriel Harriott (born 28 February 1957) is an English chef and television presenter. He is known for his BBC cooking game shows Can't Cook, Won't Cook and Ready Steady Cook.
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Ainsley Maitland-Niles
1997–
Ainsley Cory Maitland-Niles (born 29 August 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Everton. Maitland-Niles started his career at Arsenal and made his professional debut in 2014. He spent the 2015–16…
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medals
Air Force Comand Pilot Wings owned by James E. Randall
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAir Force Comand Pilot Wings owned by James E. Randall. The medal has two wings with a shield at center. Above the shield is a star surrounded by laurel branches.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.70.2
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Air Force Commendation Medal owned by James E. Randall
December 1962 or May 1, 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAir Force Commendation Medal owned by James E. Randall. The medal is hexagonal in shape with an eagle on top of a shield embossed at center. Clouds and lightning bolts are depicted on the shield. The medal is attached to a blue and yellow vertical striped…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.70.8
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"AIR GABON", Côte d'Ivoire
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAIR GABON; AIR GABON [logo]; AIR GABON - 747-200B[,] 747-200B ENVERGURE 59,64M - LONGUEUR 70,48M - HAUTEUR 19,33M - REACTEURS (4) GE, CF 6-50E[,] POUSSEE 23.350 KG (CHACUN0 - PASSAGERS 255 + 6 PALETTES - POIDS MAXI 363.200 KG.
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0351
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AIR it's Rap
Winter 1991
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “AIR it's Rap” (Text; Photocopies).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref878
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Air Medal owned by James E. Randall
July 7, 1952; January 1, 1966
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAir Medal owned by James E. Randall. The medal is in the shape of a sun with an eagle holding lightning bolts at center. The eagle is angled downward to the left with its wings next to its body. The ribbon is attached to a blue and yellow vertical striped…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.70.7
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Aircraft Observer badge owned by Fenton B. Sands
1942-1945
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn Aircraft Observer badge. The badge features a pair of horizontally extended wings with a central round insignia. The center is a heavily bordered circle with small, parallel horizontal lines featured within. On the back there are two (2) small spikes…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.7.14
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Airline freight tag from Mae's Millinery Shop
1941-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPaper freight tag printed in red ink. One side of the label has the printed text "A / AF 20094 / BAGAGE ENREGISTRE EN FRANCE / AIR FRANCE". The other side of the label has printed text and handwritting in black ink that reads: "A / [hand] PAL / [print] vol…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.106
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Archival documents & files
Airline Ticket Receipts for Charles Russell and Ina Gordon — Family Papers
1990
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Airline Ticket Receipts for Charles Russell and Ina Gordon”.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.110_ref59
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Airplane by Willie Bester Cape Town, South Africa
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG"Klopper / Godby Collection." [ms. on slide].
Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2010-010, Item EEPA 2010-010-0889
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AIS Computers Invoice
9-3-2003
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “AIS Computers Invoice” (Text).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 5
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Biography & Culture
Aisha al-Adawiya
1944–
Aisha al-Adawiya, also known as Sister Aisha, is an interfaith-based activist and founder of Women in Islam, an organization that advocates for Islamic women. She worked for the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for over 30 years.
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Sports
Aisha Alfa
Biography
Aisha Alfa is a Canadian comedian and actress, best known for her recurring role as teacher Ms. Grell in the Degrassi franchise and her appearances as a reporter on the mock newscast series The Beaverton. Born in Nigeria and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba,…
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