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1982–
Ramone Johnson (born October 10, 1982), better known by his stage name Cashis (stylized as Ca$his), is an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, but moved to Irvine, California. He was most notably featured on the Shady Records album Eminem…
Biography
Cashmere Nicole known professionally as Cashmere Nicole, is an American entrepreneur and founder of the beauty brand, Beauty Bakerie. She focuses on making a vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand catering to women of color.
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Casimiro Alcorta (1840–1913) was a musician of Argentina, considered one of the fathers of tango music. An Afro-Argentine son of slaves, Alcorta was born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. He became free as a child, and took the name of his owner, as was…
1974
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Casino Hotel Sign, Auchi Town, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1973-11-10
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal text on slide reads, "Casket being removed during Christian funeral. People moving to the graveside. Saturday 5 PM".
2004 November 6
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCasket in the shape of a shoe. Original Carousel number, 1, Slide number, 5.
2004 November 4
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCasket makers. Original Carousel number, 1, Slide number, 3.
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Casper Alexander Holstein (December 6, 1877 – April 5, 1944) was an American mobster involved in the Harlem "numbers rackets" during the 1920s. He was also a philanthropist and small banker. He funded literary prizes during the Harlem Renaissance.
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Cass Jackson is an American former football coach and player. Hired in 1973 to become the head football coach at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, he became one of the first African-American head football coaches at a predominantly white college. Jackson…
1958–
Carol "Cass" Pennant (born 3 March 1958) is an English writer, film producer and former football hooligan.
1965–2016
Cassandra Quin Butts (August 10, 1965 – May 25, 2016) was an American lawyer, policy expert, and Deputy White House Counsel. On December 23, 2008, Butts was selected by President-elect Barack Obama to serve as Deputy White House Counsel, focusing on…
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Cassandra Extavour is a Canadian geneticist, researcher of organismic and evolutionary biology, professor of molecular and cell biology at Harvard University, and a classical singer. Her research has focused on evolutionary and developmental genetics. She…
1973–
Cassandra O'Neal (born Cassandra Louise O'Neal on January 17, 1973) is an American musician, composer, and recording artist. Best known as keyboard player (2009–2016) with Prince and The New Power Generation, she has an impressive resume of work with major…
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Cassandra Wilson (née Fowlkes; December 4, 1955 – September 1, 2026) was an American jazz singer, songwriter and producer from Jackson, Mississippi. She was one of the most successful female jazz singers and has been described by critic Gary Giddins as "a…
April 29, 1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBlack cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of…
1983-07-01
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal text on slide reads, "Cassette seller outside of Ikoyi hotel. Friday".
ca. 1962-1971
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOne (1) National recording tape deck used by General Colin L. Powell while stationed in Vietnam between 1962 and 1971. This machine was used by General Powell to exchange recorded messages with his wife Alma J. Powell. The recorder is large and square,…
ca.1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cassette tape with a recording of Hot 97's morning show with Ed Lover, Doctor Dré, and Lisa Glasberg. Handwritten text is on the front top of the cassette in black ink, the text reads [BEST OF ED LISA DRE]. A red check mark is to the bottom right…
ca.1995
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cassette tape with a recording of a Hot 97 segment. The Hot 97 logo is printed on the center top of the cassette. Black text is printed below the logo which reads [WQHT · 1372 Broadway · New York, NY 10018-6106]. Handwritten text with red ink is on…
1996
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cassette tape with a recording of Salt-N-Pepa on Hot 97. The Hot 97 logo is printed on the center top of the cassette. A red check is to the left of the logo. Black text is printed below the logo which reads [WQHT · 1372 Broadway · New York, NY…
1996
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cassette tape with a recording of Salt-N-Pepa on Hot 97. The Hot 97 logo is printed on the center top of the cassette. Black text is printed below the logo which reads [WQHT · 1372 Broadway · New York, NY 10018-6106]. Handwritten text with red ink…
1996
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA white cassette tape with a recording of Salt N Pepa on Hot 97. The Hot 97 logo is printed on the center top of the cassette. Black text is printed below the logo which reads [WQHT · 1372 Broadway · New York, NY 10018 6106]. The text WQHT is highlighted…
Biography
Cassandra "Cassi" McWilliams Chandler (born ca 1958) is a retired special agent and spokesperson for the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. She was the first woman to be appointed an assistant director of the FBI's Office of Public Affairs and…
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Cassi Davis-Patton (born July 31, 1964) is an American actress best known for her role as Ella Payne on Tyler Perry's House of Payne and its spin-off series The Paynes. She is also known as Aunt Bam in the Madea franchise since 2010. She has starred in…
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