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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Cased ambrotype of an unidentified woman

1855-1870

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An ambrotype in a double case of an unidentified elderly woman. The woman is seated and facing directly at the camera. She wears a dark colored shawl over a plaid dress and has a cap with a lace-trimmed edge on her head that ties at the front neck. Her…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.166.39
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Cased ambrotype of seated man

ca. 1854-1880s

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Miniature painted portrait of seated man wearing white pants and shirt with dark vest, jacket, and bow tie. His right hand rests on his right leg. Portrait is enclosed in resin case with designs on front and back. The image is slightly hand-colored with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.312.114
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Cased tintype of a young man

ca. 1890

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This tintype depicts a young man in a dark suit and light colored collar. He is shown from the waist up with his hands clasped in front of him. The tintype is framed in a stamped yellow gold colored metal frame with a raised, patterned edge. The frame is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.248.9.1
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

Cased tintype of an unidentified Union soldier

1860s

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A tintype photograph in a decorative black thermoplastic case with red velvet interior lining. The photograph depicts an unidentified man in the dress of a Union soldier standing in front of a studio landscape backdrop. The soldier wears regulation pants,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.26.2
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Casemiro

1992–

Carlos Henrique Casimiro (born 23 February 1992), also known mononymously as Casemiro (Brazilian Portuguese: [kazeˈmiɾu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Brazil…

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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

"Casernes et Hôtel des Douanes." [Barracks and Customs House.], Conakry, Guinée

Date not recorded

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Colonies Françaises. -- GUINÉE FRANÇAISE.; CONAKRY. -- Casernes et Hôtel des Douanes.; CARTE POSTALE; Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto. (Se renseigner à la poste)..

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0886
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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

"Cases Présidentielles de Bellevue" [Bellevue Presidential Huts], Guinée

c. 1987

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RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE[,] Cases Présidentielles[,] de Bellevue; RECONCILIATION 11 -12 JUILLET 1986[,] DR S. K. DOE - GENERAL LANSANA CONTE - GENERAL J. MOMOH[,]REPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE[,] 150F[,] IMPRESSOR S.A. - W. SPINNER - 1987 [printed stamp]. Published by…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1268
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BIOGRAPHY
History & Culture

Casey Krueger

1990–

Casey Marie Krueger ( KROO-ghər; née Short; born August 23, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left back for the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. Krueger played…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports & Achievement

Casey Walker

1989–

Casey Walker (born December 6, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. He was a member of the Carolina Panthers, New England…

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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash Account Books — Plantation Department

Date not recorded

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The two volumes of cash account books are dated 1864–66, 1 (97) and 2 (122). Each book is arranged by name of planter with whom there was an account and thereunder chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 4.1.13
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash Accounts — Alexandria (Superintendent)

Date not recorded

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The single unnumbered volume of cash accounts, July 1865 and February 1866–October 1867, is unnumbered and arranged chronologically. The volume also contains cash accounts of Fort Sill, Oklahoma (Dec. 1869–June 1870), arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.2.30
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Historical photographs & documents

Cash Accounts of Employment Office

Date not recorded

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The single volume of cash accounts of the employment office, July 1865–February 1867 (93), is arranged chronologically. The volume appears to be the accounts of the employment office operated by the local superintendent J. V. W. Vandenburgh.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1902, Item 3.1.3.7
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash and Postage Accounts — Fredericksburg (Superintendent)

Date not recorded

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The single volume of cash and postage accounts, December 1865–December 1868 (233½), is arranged by type of account.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.29.11
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash Book — General Collecting Agent (Columbia, SC)

Date not recorded

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The single–volume cash book, September 1869–August 1870 (61), is arranged by time periods and thereunder chronologically. The volume also contains a list of collecting agents in the state for 1867 and 1868.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 4.2.4
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash Book—Or Account of Checks Payable to the Order of J. B. Coons Agent . . . and Funds Received by Him in the Disbursement of Bounties and Other Claims. (Compiled from Records of Office for Ready Reference) — Claims Agent

Date not recorded

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The single–volume cash book covering the period January 1868–March 1872 (73) is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, File 2.1.8
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Archival documents & files

Cash Books — Barnwell (Subassistant Commissioner – Barnwell District)

Date not recorded

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The two volumes of cash books, February 1866–January 1869 and April–July 1868, 1 (62) and 2 (63), are arranged by name of planter. Volume 2 (63) has a name index. Volume 1 (62) also contains a register of complaints, Jan.–Mar. 1867.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.5.15
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Cash Books — Beaufort (Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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The two volumes of cash books cover the period September–December 1868. Volume 1 (64), Sept.–Dec. 1868, is arranged chronologically. Volume 2 (66) is arranged by the name of the person and has a name index. Volume 1 (64) also contains a "Register of Land…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.6.18
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Cash Cobain

1998–

Cashmere Lavon Small (born March 31, 1998), known professionally as Cash Cobain, is an American rapper and record producer. As a producer and vocalist, he has collaborated with artists including Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Nav, Justin Bieber, A Boogie wit da…

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Historical photographs & visual records

"Cash Madams", Ilishan, Nigeria

1982-03-28

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Original text on slide reads, ""Cash Madams"".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0905
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Cash Madams" Owolunkeri, Ilishan, Nigeria

1982-03-28

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Original text on slide reads, ""Cash Madams"Owolunkeri. that which is not what it seems".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2005-002, Item EEPA 2015-015-0907
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

"Cash Receipts for Blank Forms" — Lake Providence (Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

Date not recorded

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The single–volume "Cash Receipts for Blank Forms," February 1866–November 1868 (317), is arranged chronologically. The volume also contains "Agreements with Freedmen" (Contracts), 1866, arranged numerically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.29.20
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Cash register used by The Chicago Defender

mid 20th Century

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Cash register made by the National Cash Register Company and used by The Chicago Defender. The cash register has a light brown body with a dark brown base and middle section. The keys are orange, green, yellow, and white. A green smiley-faced sticker is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.18.3
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cashier at Martin Chemist store, Somerset West (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Cashier at Martin Chemist store, Somerset West (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064096
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Historical photographs & visual records

Cashier at the general store, Somerset West (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Cashier at the general store, Somerset West (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064097
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