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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Charmaine Williams

Biography

Charmaine Williams is a Canadian politician currently serving as Associate Minister of Women's Social and Economic Opportunity. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2022 provincial election, representing the riding of Brampton…

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ARCHIVE RECORD
Historical photographs & visual records

"Charme et Secrets de la guinée Boofonde" [Charm and Secrets of Guinea Boofonde], Conakry, Guinée

1986

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wann 86 [artist signature]; Charme et Secrets[,] de la guinée Boofonde; Conakry, 1986 .

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1191
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Historical photographs & visual records

"Charmeur de serpents" [Snake charmer], Banhileu, Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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Maurice Ascani [printed signature]; République de Côte d'Ivoire[,]65 - Charmeur de serpents[,] Village de BANHILEU; © photo Maurice ASCANI; Reproduction interdite, Photographed by Ascani, Maurice Published by Editions Phocal 01 B.P. 32 ABIDJAN 01 R.C.I.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0302
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Sports & Achievement

Charmin Smith

1975–

Charmin Arnette Smith (born May 2, 1975) is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the California Golden Bears women's team.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Charms, Ewere Festival, Nigeria

1981

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

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1216
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Historical photographs & visual records

Charms, Igue Festival, Nigeria

1981-1982

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Cataloged as “Charms, Igue Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1079
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Historical photographs & visual records

Charms in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “Charms in Akemokue-Oshieku's compound, Ogute, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4751
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Historical photographs & visual records

Charms - Iwaise, Ewere Festival, Nigeria

1981

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Cataloged as “Charms - Iwaise, Ewere Festival, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-012, Item EEPA 2016-012-1146
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Charnelle Bjelkengren

1975–

Charnelle Marie Bjelkengren (born 1975) is an American lawyer who has served as a judge of the Spokane County Superior Court since 2019. She is a former nominee to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern…

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Sports & Achievement

Charonda Williams

1987–

Charonda Regina Williams (born March 27, 1987) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the sprint events. She is a 200-meter dash specialist and has a personal record of 22.55 seconds. She represented the United States at the 2009 World…

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Arts & Performance

Charonne Mose

Biography

Charonne Mose is an Emmy Award winning Choreographer, dancer and Webby Award winning Creative and UX Director, who now resides in Washington, DC.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

Charter and Constitution of the Afro-American Sons and Daughters

August 19, 1942

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A small, brown booklet with black text that reads: [CHARTER AND CONSTITUTION / of the / Afro-American Sons / and Daughters / As Amended At / Yazoo City, Miss., Aug. 19. / 1942 / By the Grand Lodge / YAZOO CITY, MISS. / Price, 24c]. At the center of the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.177.4
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Chartreuse green and blue satin evening coat by B Michael

2007-2008

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Chartreuse satin evening coat with blue satin lining by B Michael. The coat is open at the center front with no closure method, the edges pressed open to reveal the blue lining. The coat reaches to the floor in the front and has a short train in the back.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.141.2
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Film & Television

Chas. Floyd Johnson

Biography

Chas. Floyd Johnson (born Charles Floyd Johnson) is an African-American television producer, actor and activist, known for The Rockford Files (1975–1980), Magnum, P.I. (1982–1988), and Red Tails (2012). A three-time Emmy Award winner (and seven-time…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Chas Wilson - Gap Band - OK City, OK

1974

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A sepia toned digital image of Charlie Wilson wearing white pants, coat and hat. He is standing in a crowd of people looking directly at the camera. Three young boys are on the left side of the photograph. People are sitting on the ground in the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.67.50
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Chase Austin

1989–

Chase Austin (born October 3, 1989) is an American former professional racing driver. He is a former development driver with Hendrick Motorsports and Rusty Wallace Racing, racing in NASCAR's Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series.

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BIOGRAPHY
Literature

Chase B

1990–

Chase Benjamin (born May 11, 1990), known professionally as Chase B (stylized in all caps), is an American DJ and record producer. He is currently signed to fellow Houston native Travis Scott's record label, Cactus Jack Records and Artist Partner Group,…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports & Achievement

Chase Burns

2003–

Chase David Burns (born January 16, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Tennessee Volunteers and Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Burns was selected by the…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Chase Claypool

1998–

Chase Claypool (born July 7, 1998) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has also played in…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports & Achievement

Chase Davis

2001–

Chase Davis (born December 5, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.

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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Chase Hall

1993–

Chase Hall (born 1993) is an American contemporary artist known for figurative paintings made with acrylic and brewed coffee on unprimed cotton canvas. His work draws on his biracial identity and examines Black life, American history, and the associations…

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Politics & Public Life

Chasity Wells-Armstrong

Dates not recorded

Chasity Wells-Armstrong (born 1971/1972) is an American politician, the first African-American to serve as mayor of Kankakee, Illinois, the county seat of Kankakee County.

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Historical photographs & visual records

"Chasseurs traditionnels en Haute-Guinée" [Traditional hunters in Upper Guinea], Guinée

Date not recorded

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REGION DE KANKAN - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Chasseurs traditionnels en Haute-Guinée; EXA [logo]; Lyna [logo]; 599/69. Published by Production "PHOTOS CISSE" - Paris, 10[,] rue Lécuyer - 93300 AUBEVILLIERS - Té. 48 33 59 59.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-1240
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BIOGRAPHY
Education & Scholarship

Chasteen C. Stumm

1848–1895

Rev. Chasteen C. Stumm (1848–1895) was an American minister, teacher, journalist, editor, and newspaper publisher. He was from Kentucky, and also lived in Tennessee, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

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