Museum object · Photographs and Still Images
Photograph of a Negro History Week display at The Emporium
April 29, 1957
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A black-and-white photograph of the first display for Negro History Week in The Emporium in San Francisco, CA .This photograph depicting a single display case holding a quilt, American flag, photographs, books, and album covers was installed by Francis Albrier.
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Catalog reference: 2010.60.6
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