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Empty Bushmen negative files, 332082. [Digitized, available online].

1947

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Cataloged as “Empty Bushmen negative files, 332082. [Digitized, available online].”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item 167
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Empty envelope from Modernage Photographic Services, Inc. [Account: Constance S. Larrabee Date: 1960 4/1/85 Need Contacts Story or title: South Africa A. Preller E.G. Malherbe T. Mcgaw S. Bailey F. Greene Dick Findlay Alan Yates Rio Cape House Voortr...

1960

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Cataloged as “Empty envelope from Modernage Photographic Services, Inc. [Account: Constance S. Larrabee Date: 1960 4/1/85 Need Contacts Story or title: South Africa A. Preller E.G. Malherbe T. Mcgaw S. Bailey F. Greene Dick Findlay Alan Yates Rio Cape…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item 1244
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Empty envelope from Modernage Photographic Services, Inc. [Account: Constance S. Larrabee Date: 1960 S. Africa Story or Title: S. Africa 1960]

1960

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Cataloged as “Empty envelope from Modernage Photographic Services, Inc. [Account: Constance S. Larrabee Date: 1960 S. Africa Story or Title: S. Africa 1960]”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item 1245
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Empty negative files labeled with handwritten notes of people, places, dates.

undated

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Cataloged as “Empty negative files labeled with handwritten notes of people, places, dates.”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item 1242
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Empty Pavilion, Ewere Festival, Nigeria

1981

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Cataloged as “Empty Pavilion, Ewere Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1208
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Empty Zangbeto costume is displayed, Ganvie to Grand Popo, Benin

2004 November 18

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Empty Zangbeto costume is displayed, illustrates power of vodun. Original Carousel number, 5, slide number, 65.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0598
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En Partie de Plaisir au Cratère de Tritriva Près de Betafo

ca. 1907

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Original caption reads, "An outing of Pleasure at the Tritriva Crater, near Betafo." Postmarked and stamped on recto, "Tamatave, Madagascar, 1907." Original hand-written address on verso, "Mademoiselle Rosalie. 26 Rue Barbes Carassonne Gude." Original…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MG 2012-001-2102
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"En tournée dans la brousse. Un baptême" [On tour in the bush. A baptism], Guinée

Date not recorded

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GUINÉE FRANÇAISE. - En tournée dans la brousse. Un baptême; CARTE POSTALE. Published by Congégation de Saint-Joseph de Cluny, 21, Rue Méchain, PARIS.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0922
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En voyage dans l'Ouémé

[ca. 1900]

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Postcard image of five people in a canoe on a river. Other people and canoes can be seen in the distance. Printed text on recto reads: "En voyage dans l'Ouémé." Translated caption reads: [A Voyage On The Oueme (River)]. Printed text on verso reads: "Carte…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144064
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"En voyage." [Travelling.], Guinée

c. 1909

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Colonies Françaises; HAUTE GUINÉE; 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 2001-001-1124
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En voyage Une halte à Savé (Dahomey)

[ca. 1900]

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Postcard image of people setting up camp under two trees. Printed text on recto reads: "En voyage - Une halte à Savé (Dahomey)." Translated caption reads: [On A Journey - A Stop In Savé, Dahomey]. Printed text on verso reads: "Carte Postale; Ce cote est…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA DM 1985-144062
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Enamel Ware at Market, Jattu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “Enamel Ware at Market, Jattu, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-1657
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Accessories and Personal Effects

Enameled lighter belonging to Etta Moten Barnett

1950-2004

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This is a metal and enamel lighter belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It is a small refillable rectangular lighter with enameled scenes of San Francisco on the front and back. One side has an image of the Golden Gate Bridge across San Francisco Bay. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.13.1.69
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END Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “END Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref119
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Visual Arts

End the Slave Patrol: Fund All Communities

2023

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A mixed media artwork with acrylic paint, collaged paper and photographs on a wood panel. The collaged historical images, patterns, and foliage elements are arranged in a central, circular design against a striated background with horizontal bands of color…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.6ab
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Literature

Endesha Ida Mae Holland

1944–2006

Endesha Ida Mae Holland (August 29, 1944 – January 25, 2006) was an American scholar, playwright, and civil rights activist.

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Arts & Performance

Endia Beal

1985–

Endia Beal (born February 8, 1985) is an African-American visual artist, curator, and educator. She is known for her work in creating visual narratives through photography and video testimonies focused on women of color working in corporate environments.

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Endonesia, Skull, Skillz Lyrics

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Endonesia, Skull, Skillz Lyrics” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref114
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Endorsements Sent and Received

Date not recorded

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The two volumes of endorsements sent and received, July 1865–September 1868, 1 (80) and 2 (81), are arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1902, Item 3.1.1.3
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"Enemy Plane Bombardment" by Elsa Jacob, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “"Enemy Plane Bombardment" by Elsa Jacob, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0381
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"Enfant Ouoloff et enfant Sousson" [Ouoloff child and Sousson child], Conakry, Guinée

Date not recorded

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Guinée Française. - CONAKRY. - 71. - Enfant Ouoloff et enfant Sousson; CARTE POSTALE. Published by Desgranges et Decayeux.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1164
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

English brick found in the Heyward Family Cemetery

18th-19th century

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An English brick found in the Heyward Family Cemetery near Grahamville, South Carolina. It is a solid style, sandstruck brick. The brick is dark reddish brown in color with small deposits of white residue on the brick surfaces. The brick is misshapen and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.21.5
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English brick from the Yeamans Hall land grant

18th-19th century

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An English brick found on land originally a part of Yeamans Hall land grant on Goose Creek in Hanahan, South Carolina. It is a solid style rectangular brick, hand molded with a press mold. The brick is dark reddish brown in color with small deposits of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.21.4
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English Factory Opobo

[between 1877-1895]

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The grounds of an English business in Opobo, Nigeria, between 1877-1895. Accompanying inscription reads, "English Factory, Opobo." Photographer unknown.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-017, Item EEPA 1995-170060
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