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1926–1990
Charles William Thomas II (April 24, 1926 – September 29, 1990) was an African American psychologist and one of the founders of the Association of Black Psychologists. He was regarded as the "father of Black psychology" and worked towards social…
Biography
Charles Waters is an American writer. His works include African Town (2022), Mascot (2023), and The Mistakes That Made Us (2024).
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Charles Weldon (June 1, 1940 – December 7, 2018) was an American actor, director, educator, singer, and songwriter. He was an alumna of the Negro Ensemble Company and founder of the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc., serving as artistic director for thirteen…
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Charles Wesley Turnbull (February 5, 1935 – July 3, 2022) was a U.S. Virgin Islands politician, educator and historian who served as the sixth governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1999 to 2007.
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Charles William Anderson (April 28, 1866 – January 28, 1938) was a Republican Party political organizer who served as Collector of Revenue in New York City. He was appointed by U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt who dined with Booker T. Washington at the…
1992–
Charles Williams (born March 12, 1992) is an American former professional ice hockey player. He played in the American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL.
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Charles Cameron Woodson (born October 7, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons with the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers. He spent his first 14 seasons as a…
1932–2008
Charles Stevenson Wright (June 22, 1932 – October 1, 2008) was an American novelist. He wrote the novels The Messenger (1963), The Wig (1966) and Absolutely Nothing to Get Alarmed About (1973).
1927–2016
Charles Z. Smith (February 23, 1927 – August 28, 2016) was an American judge who served as a Washington State Supreme Court Justice from 1988 to 2002. He was the first person of color and the first African American to hold the position.
1848
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a square metal slave badge with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”C . N [punched]” across the top. Under that is “PORTER [punched] / 1848 [punched] / 230 [punched].” There is a hole punched at the proper right top corner. There is a…
1848
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a square metal slave badge with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”C . N [punched]” across the top. Under that is “PORTER [punched] / 1848 [punched] / 70 [punched].” There is a cut on the proper right edge running towards the date.…
1848
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA square copper slave badge with clipped corners with hand punched text on the recto reading: "C.N / PORTER / 1848 / 74". A hole is punched through the left facing top corner.
1848
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a square metal slave badge with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads” C . N [punched]” across the top. Under that is “SERVANT [punched] / 1848 [punched] / 433 [punched].” There is a hole punched at the proper left top corner.
1849
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a square metal slave badge set on point with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped] / NECK [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “277 [punched] / PORTER [stamped] / 1849 [stamped].” There is a hole punched at the…
1849
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a square metal slave badge set on point with clipped corners. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped] / NECK [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “184 [punched] / SERVANT [stamped] / 1849 [stamped].” There is a hole punched at the…
1800
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text “No 14 [engraved] / FISHER [stamped] /1800 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “ATMAR.” There is a hole punched at the center top. Proper right…
1800
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA flat even-sided octagonal badge with a hole at the top for suspension with engravings and punches. The elements on the obverse are as follows (top to bottom): an engraved "No 55"; "FISHER" in individual punches; and "1800" punched. This excavated badge…
1800
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn octagonal copper slave badge engraved "No. 354 / HOUSE SERVANT / 1800" on the recto with the maker's mark "ATMAR" on the verso. A circular hole is punched through the center top.
1800
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text that reads “No. 177 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1800 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “ATMAR.” There is a hole punched at the center…
1800
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is an octagonal metal slave badge. On the recto is text “No. 275 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1800 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the top center with the maker's name “ATMAR.” There is a hole punched at the center top.
1801
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA circular copper slave badge. The front of the badge reads "*Charleston* / No. 108 / Mechanic / 1801." The back of the badge reads “C.Prince.” All lettering is die stamped into the metal except the number “108”, which is engraved. There is a puncture hole…
1801
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a round metal slave badge. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is text “No. 27 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1801 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the bottom center with the…
1802
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a round metal slave badge. On the recto is text that reads ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is text “No. 116 [engraved] / PORTER [stamped] / 1802 [stamped].” On the verso is a stamped cartouche at the bottom center with the maker's…
1803
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a round metal slave badge. On the recto is ”CHARLESTON [stamped]” across the top. Under that is “No. 137 [engraved] / MECHANIC [stamped] / 1803 [stamped].” The bottom edge has been trimmed, with the very top of an "1802" stamped date visible,…
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