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Alonzo Joseph Davis Jr. (February 2, 1942 – January 27, 2025) was an American visual artist, gallerist, and educator. He is known for co-founding the Brockman Gallery in Los Angeles with his brother Dale Brockman Davis.
1906–1961
Alonzo J. Aden (May 6, 1906 – October 13, 1961) was an art historian and gallerist. He served as curator of "Hall of Negro Life" at the Texas Centennial Exposition, the first major Black arts and culture exhibit at a world's fair, and the American Negro…
1961
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alonzo J. Aden obituary” (Text).
April 1992
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an Alpha Kappa Alpha conference name tag belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It consists of a paper card inside a plastic sleeve. The paper card has black text across the top margin that reads “ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. / 56th Central Regional…
1930-2004
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an Alpha Kappa Alpha badge belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It consists of a gold pin in the shape of a green enameled ivy leaf with a rim of small pearls. At the pinnacle of the leaf is a single clear crystal. The green enamel has gold Greek…
late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a gold Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) pendant belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The pendant consists of a circle of gold colored metal with a small loop on its top rim for suspension. On the front face of the pendant is the AKA crest in the center with the…
1968-1984
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an Alpha Kappa Alpha varsity cardigan belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. It is a pink wool vee-neck cardigan with bright green trim and brown plastic buttons. The green trim is at the neckline, along the front opening, the cuffs and in three bands…
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG6. Guinée Française. -- Alpha Yaya dans son sanier de Kadé; CARTE POSTALE; Tous les pays étrangers n'acceptent pas la correspondance au recto[,] (se renseigner à la poste). Published by A. Chevrier et Cie, éditeur, Bordeaux.
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Alpha Yaya Diallo is a Guinean-born Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter. He incorporates Guinea's rich musical tradition into his original compositions. Diallo has won two Juno Awards, shared a third, and was nominated another three times.
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William Alphaeus Hunton Jr. (September 18, 1903 – January 13, 1970) was a civil rights activist. He was executive director of the Council on African Affairs.
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Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin (November 16, 1915 – May 16, 2007) was a Creole accordionist who specialized in the Creole music called "la la music" or "la musique Creole" (closely related to Cajun music) and was influential in what became zydeco music.
1956–
Alphonsia Emmanuel (born 7 November 1956) is a British actress known for her appearances in House of Cards, Under Suspicion (1991), Peter's Friends (1992) and Still Crazy (1998), among other films. She was a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the…
1984–
Alphonso McAuley is an American actor and social media personality. He is best known for playing Cassius Sparks in the Fox sitcom Breaking In and Hutch in the ABC sitcom The Middle.
1964–
Alrick Riley (born 1964) is a BAFTA TV award-winning English television director and writer, and former child actor. He is known for his work on the British series Spooks (known as MI-5 in some countries) and Hustle; along with his more recent work on the…
1972
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Altar in Shrine Room to Shoponna, Alafin's Palace, Osogbo, Western State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
2010-09-27
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal Carousel 22, slide 68.
circa 1981-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Altar Stand, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
circa 1981-1994
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Altar with Ovia Staff in Center Among Ukhurhe, Possibly also an Olokun Staff, Benin Museum, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
1753-1784
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA wooden altered molding plane. There is evidence of dents, abrasions, and scratches, but the plane has a dark stain that obscures damage from past use. There is uneven staining and a minor checking crack at the stock toe bottom. In relief on the toe,…
1999
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Alternative Press: Buring Airlines Magazine Article” (Text; Clippings (books, newspapers, etc.)).
1924–2020
Althea McNish CM FSCD (1924–2020) was an artist from Trinidad who became the first Black British textile designer to earn an international reputation. Born in Trinidad, McNish moved to Britain in the 1950s. She was associated with the Caribbean Artists…
1945–
Althea Prince (born 1945) is a Black Canadian author, editor, and professor. Her novels and non-fiction essays are known for exploring themes of love, identity, the impact of migration, and finding a sense of belonging in Canada. She is the sister of Ralph…
1939–
Althea Waites (born 1939) is an American concert pianist. She has performed across the United States and internationally. She is currently a faculty member at California State University, Long Beach.
ca. 1947
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAlto saxophone owned and played by Charlie Parker. The saxophone consists of seven parts: a body, neck, two [2] mouthpieces, two [2] ligatures and a reed. 2019.10.1a: The saxophone body is made of brass and has a sterling silver bell. Some of the keys have…
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