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circa 1972-circa 1983
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Carvings, Art Objects, Priest, and Priestess” (Slides [32056000030563]).
October 1990
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Carvings for sale to tourists in the backyard of a house, Gorée, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).
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Caryl Phillips (born 13 March 1958) is a Kittitian-British novelist, playwright and essayist. Best known for his novels (for which he has won multiple awards), Phillips is often described as a Black Atlantic writer, since much of his fictional output is…
[ca. 1914]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPostcard image of a woman, standing. Text on front reads: "Casablanca.- Type Senegalaise." On front: "Vve Landraud, edit, Casablanca." Text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Correspondance; Adresse." Handwritten and dated message on verso.
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGText on front reads: "Casablanca. - Type Sénégalaise. Vve Landraud, édit., Casablanca." Translated postcard caption reads, "Casablanca. - Senegalese type.".
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPostcard image of African men and women leaving a building. Text on front reads: "8. Casamance-Zighinchor; Sortie de la Messe." Signature on front. On front: "Cliche C.F.A.O." Text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Correspondance; Tous les pays etrangers…
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGText on front reads: "6. Casamance. Zighinghor - Lavoir." Translated postcard caption reads, "6. Casamance. Zighinghor - Washhouse.".
[19--]
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGText on front reads: "8. CASAMANCE - ZIGHINGHOR. Sortie de la Messe. Cliché C. F. A. O." Translated postcard caption reads, "8. CASAMANCE - ZIGHINGHOR - End of religious service.".
1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Casava garden and banana trees. Taken Oct. 1978 at P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDUBREKA. (Guinée Française); Case de Téréna; CARTE POSTALE.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThe single–volume "case, diet, and prescription book," January–March 1867 (358), is arranged chronologically.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound case files for claims for bounty and pay arrearages, 1867–72, are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of the surname of the claimant. The case files consist of jackets giving the name, rank, company, regiment, and address of claimant and the…
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGUnbound case files of pension claims, 1867–72, are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of surname of claimant. The files consist of a jacket giving the name, company, rank, and regiment of claimant; the address of claimant; and the dates the claim…
1950s - 1970s
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRound, yellow glass filter for use with a camera.
20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlue rectangular Anvil case for a guitar amplifier. Case has a blue body with metal reinforced edges. Case is made of a base and top. The base has four grey wheels on bottom. Lid has white type on front and back that reads, [THE MIGHTY BO DIDDLEY]. Small…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA fabric covered case for the B-flat Holton trumpet used at Florida A&M. The burgundy colored leather and synthetic fabric case features one top and one side handle, gold color hinges and floor raisers, and the blank ink hand inscription, 86914, on three…
1939-1944
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA case (a) with removable joint (b) used to store the Chaplain's Kit used by Army Chaplain Louis J. Beasley. The case is made from black metal, with a black plastic handle and two (2) black metal clasps on the front, and is rectangular in shape. The case…
mid-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCase for a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The black cover, slightly stained, has a gray interior. The center of the center of the cover is imprinted with [Ridgway's]. On the upper spine is [Made in Germany]. The case has an interior…
late 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black Protégé-shaped violin case for the heirloom Saxon violin with bow (2020.28.1ab). This case features a red synthetic lining/cushion interior to hold violin and bow, two metal clip closures, and a handle. The bow clasp bears a mark "GSB." There are…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black hard sided, square briefcase with silver accents. Hinged top lid that swings up and towards the back. Two (2) rectangular silver latches, on silver lock risers, with a vertical hasp (fastened to the lid, but connects to the lock riser on the body…
May 19, 1961
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCase for the key to the city of Detroit. The case has a lid and a base. the inside of the lid has gold and black text that reads "This Key to the City of Detroit is presented to / Althea Gibson / Honorary Citizen / May 19, 1961" Hand written in blue ink is…
1970 - 1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA zippered pouch made of black leather. "STRINGER GRAND LODGE / JURISDICTION OF MISSISSIPPI / PRINCE HALL MASONS / H.M. THOMPSON, GRAND MASTER" is embossed under the zipper in gold.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRépublique de GUINEE[,] Case moderne.. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.
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FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGRépublique de GUINEE[,] Case traditionnelle de la Guinée Maritime.. Photographed by ONACIG - Corporate Entity. Published by.
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