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Historical photographs & visual records

Esplanade Durban

ca. 1970

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Original caption reads, "Esplanade, Durban.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA SA-30-87
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Historical photographs & documents

ESPN-ESPY Awards-Kerry K. Assil, M.D.

n.d.

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Cataloged as “ESPN-ESPY Awards-Kerry K. Assil, M.D.” (Text; Awards).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref269
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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Esquerita

Biography

Eskew Reeder, Jr. (November 20, 1935 or 1938 – October 23, 1986), usually known by the stage name Esquerita (), and occasionally as S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificent Malochi, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, known for his frenetic…

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Essay by Eliot Elisofon, 1/12/47, regarding his photographic trip to Africa entitled "The Trip to Africa", pages 1-4

1947

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Cataloged as “Essay by Eliot Elisofon, 1/12/47, regarding his photographic trip to Africa entitled "The Trip to Africa", pages 1-4”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.1973-001_ref39701
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Essay entitled "A Visit to the Argus Gallery," by A.Z. Klaas. Recount of Constance Stuart Larrabee's Basutoland photographs.

1943 March 10

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Cataloged as “Essay entitled "A Visit to the Argus Gallery," by A.Z. Klaas. Recount of Constance Stuart Larrabee's Basutoland photographs.”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item 82
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Historical photographs & documents

Essay on Public Enemy

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Essay on Public Enemy” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 5
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Essence 20th Century Anniversary mug owned by Lucille Clifton

1990

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A mug with matching coaster set given to Lucille Clifton by Essence Magazine in celebration of their 20th anniversary. The mug is black ceramic with gold vertical stripes around the body and a gold rim. At center is printed, in gold, [ESSENCE / 20TH…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.58.3.1-.2
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BIOGRAPHY
Film & Television

Essence Atkins

1972–

Essence Uhura Atkins (born February 7, 1972) is an American actress. She began her career appearing on television sitcoms, before her regular role on the prime-time drama Under One Roof (CBS, 1995). Atkins is best known for her roles on television comedies.

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Civil Rights

Essex Hemphill

1957–1995

Essex Hemphill (April 16, 1957 – November 4, 1995) was an openly gay American poet and activist. He is known for his contributions to the Washington, D.C., art scene in the 1980s, and for openly discussing the topics pertinent to the African-American gay…

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Estação de ferro (Huambo) Nova Lisboa - Angola

[ca. 1920]

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Printed text on recto reads: "Estação de ferro (Huambo) Nova Lisboa - Anogola." Manuscript on verso.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA AO 2011-001-0037
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Estate buildings , Tulbagh (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Estate buildings , Tulbagh (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066278
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Estate, Cape Town (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Estate, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065955
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Estate complex, Cape Town (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate complex, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065435
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Estate courtyard with fountain, Stellenbosch (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate courtyard with fountain, Stellenbosch (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065366
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Estate gardens, South Africa

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate gardens, South Africa” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065266
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Estate house interior, Stellenbosch (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate house interior, Stellenbosch (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065376
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Estate of Mrs. Bairnsfather-Cloete, Alphen, Cape Town (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate of Mrs. Bairnsfather-Cloete, Alphen, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065405
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Estate, Stellenbosch

1983

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Cataloged as “Estate, Stellenbosch” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065934
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Estate steps and façade, Stellenbosch (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Estate steps and façade, Stellenbosch (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065364
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Estate, Western Cape (South Africa)

1988

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Cataloged as “Estate, Western Cape (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-067035
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Estelle Bennett

1941–2009

Estelle Bennett (July 22, 1941 – February 11, 2009) was an American singer. She was a member of the girl group the Ronettes, along with her sister Ronnie and cousin Nedra Talley.

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BIOGRAPHY
Music

Estelle (musician)

1980–

Estelle Fanta Swaray (born 18 January 1980), known mononymously as Estelle, is a British singer, songwriter, rapper and actress. She is known for her eclectic blending of musical genres including R&B, soul, reggae, grime, hip-hop, and dance. She has…

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Ester, Imioko, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Ester, Imioko, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3187
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Ester Sado, Imiamune, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Ester Sado, Imiamune, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3201
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