1970s Collection (page 4)

Spacecraft, Mariner 10, Flight Spare, 1973. Creator: Boeing Aircraft Co
Mariner 10 was the seventh successful launch in the Mariner series and the first spacecraft to use the gravitational pull of one planet (Venus) to reach another (Mercury)

Rolls-Royce RB211-22 Turbofan Engine, Cutaway, 1973. Creator: Rolls-Royce
This is the first foreign-made engine chosen as the basic power plant for a major U.S.-built airliner, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar

Lunar Roving Vehicle, Qualification Test Unit, 1970s. Creator: Boeing Aircraft Co
The Lunar Roving Vehicle (LRV) was a battery powered " dune buggy" taken to the moon on Apollo missions 15, 16, and 17

Rutan Quickie, 1970s. Creator: Scaled Composites
Single engine, single seat, stagger wing, 16ft. 8in. span, 17ft. 4in. long, 4ft. high; white with blue trim. In 1974, Tom Jewett

Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc
This TELEX E-6B dead reckoning computer belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride. It is a circular slide rule used in aviation for calculating factors such as fuel burn, wind correction, ground speed

Model, Rocket, Saturn V, 1975. Creator: David P. Gianakos
Model, Rocket, Saturn V, 1975. This is a 1:34 scale model of the Saturn V and its launch tower. The Saturn V was one of several rockets developed by the National Aeronautics

Missile, Surface-to-Surface, SS-20 "Pioneer", ca. 1970s
The SS-20, known as the " Pioneer" in Russian, is a two-stage, solid propellant missile with three multiple targetable reentry warheads. The missile is almost 16.5 meters tall

Force Measuring Unit, Skylab, 1973. Creators: Martin Marietta, NASA
This device was part of the Crew/Vehicle Disturbance experiment flown aboard the Skylab space station launched by the United States in 1973

Dannie Richmond, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7 / 79
Dannie Richmond, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7/79

Milt Jackson, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 8 / 79. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 8/79

Milt Jackson, London, 1975. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, London, 1975

Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7 / 79
Milt Jackson, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7/79

Milt Jackson, London, 1978. Creator: Brian O Connor
Milt Jackson, London, 1978

Major Holley, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7 / 79
Major Holley, Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, 7/79

Dress worn by Celia Cruz, 1970s. Creator: JoseEnrique Arteaga
Metallic floor-length dress, worn by Cuban American singer Celia Cruz (1925-2003). Red, gold, and blue sequin dress designed with horizontal, varied stripes and large open sleeves

Ticket to a championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks, September 15
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks was held at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

Vietnam tour jacket with Black Power embroidery, 1971-1972. Creator: Saha Union Group
Black jacket probably worn by an African-American soldier during the Vietnam war. The back features discolored white embroidery

Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride, 1976. Creator: Unknown
This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride (1934-2020), an African-American singer, guitarist, and professional baseball player

Pinback button which reads "Malcolm X Speaks For Me", 1960-1970
Malcolm X (1925-1965), was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the civil rights movement

Dress and belt worn by Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons, 1977-1980
This dress (a) and belt (b) were worn by African-American actress, singer, comedian, writer and television producer Marla Gibbs (born 1931)

Pinback button for the Black National Political Convention, mid 20th century
The National Black Political Convention, or the Gary Convention, was held in Gary, Indiana in 1972, and provided a space for African-Americans to discuss issues adversely affecting their communities

Costume hat worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur hat worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday

Costume worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur-trimmed jacket and evening dress worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J

Invitation for a event hosted by the Black Studies Department of UNCC, 1974
An invitation for " Celebration of Life, Survival and Love: A Human Experience" held by the Director of Black Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Sunday January 27

Black Studies: Paradox with a Promise, 1975. Creator: Unknown
A 1975 program for the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) first annual conference held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Horse saddle used by stuntman Ernest "Ernie"Robinson, ca. 1971
A horse saddle used by African-American stuntman Ernie Robinson (born 1932). It has two stirrups toward the front. Each stirrup is covered in leather where the foot rests

Colander used by Chef Joseph Randall, 1976. Creator: Unknown
Joe Randall is the author of " A Taste of Heritage: The New African-American Cuisine". A metal colander with circular base and circular bowl

Omega Psi Phi Colonel Charles E. Young Service medal and bracelet, 1934; 1978
Henrietta Bell Wells (1912-2008) was the first female member of the debate team at historically black Wiley College in Texas. A gold chain bracelet with two charms. One of the charms, made ca

Brown pin-striped suit worn by Sammy Davis Jr. 1970s. Creator: Certos Custom Tailors
African-American singer, dancer, actor and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) began his career in vaudeville at at age three with his father Sammy Davis Sr. and the Will Mastin Trio

Grey tail coat worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995. Creator: After Six
A silvery grey swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Straw sombrero hat associated with Civil Rights campaign, Camden, Alabama, 1971-1972
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination (and therefore segregation) based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin

Jersey for the Milwaukee Bucks worn and signed by Kareem Abdul-Jabar, 1973-1975
African-American sportsman Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born 1947) played 20 seasons for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers basketball teams

Ohio State Buckeyes football helmet worn by Archie Griffin, 1972-1975. Creator: Riddell
Archie Mason Griffin (born 1954) played as running back with the Ohio State Buckeyes American football team. The hard plastic helmet is gray with black, white

Costume worn by Nona Hendryx of Labelle, 1975. Creator: Unknown
Nona Hendryx (born 1944) is an African-American vocalist, record producer, songwriter, musician, author, and actress, best known as one-third of the trio Labelle

Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Yamaha Corporation
A Yamaha F1030 amplifier used by Angelo T. King. The front of the amplifier is all black with off-white text. The text at the top center reads: [YAMAHA / FREQUENCY DIVIDING NETWORK / MODEL F1030]

Black tail coat with white pocket handkerchief worn by Cab Calloway, 1976-1995
A black swallow-tailed coat worn by Cab Calloway, (1907-1994), an African-American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor

Track suit for the TSU Tigerbelles worn by Chandra Cheeseborough, 1977
African-American athlete and sprinter Chandra Cheeseborough (born 1959) won two gold medals at the 1975 Pan American Games at the age of 16

Pioneer Electronic Crossover SF-850 for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: Pioneer
A metal Pioneer Electronic Crossover, Model SF-850 machine. The front of the machine is metal, silver with black type, with two rows of knobs. The top row has seven knobs

Music stand for the Panama Francis Savoy Sultans, ca. 1974
Panama Francis (1918-2001) was an African-American swing jazz drummer who played on numerous hit recordings in the 1950s. A foldable music stand

Reel-to-reel tape recorder and reels used by sound engineer Russell Williams II, ca
A metal NAGRA 4.2 reel-to-reel audio recorder used by Russell Williams II as a sound engineer on film sets. The machine is silver in color

Guild Thunderbass amplifier, before 1978. Creator: Guild Guitar Company
Guild Thunderbass amplifier used by Christopher Dowd, keyboardist, vocalist and trombone player, in the alternative rock band, Fishbone. The amplifier has a serial number of: [4773]

Speaker used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Altec Lansing
A speaker made by Altec. The speaker is rectangular in shape and is painted black. The top of the front of the speaker concaves inward, towards the back

Tweeter box speakers used as part of a DJ setup, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
Tweeter box speakers. The tweeters or speakers, five in total, are surrounded by a leather box. The top of the box has a handle and each corner of the box is protected by a metal edge

Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
A bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, " MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl

Barstool with red vinyl cover from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s
A wood barstool with a red vinyl seat. The seat of the stool is thick foam covered by red vinyl that is stapled to a particle board seat base

Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse, 1970s. Creator: Unknown
An electric lamp with the word " BAR" printed on the lamp shade. The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass

Yellow jumpsuit designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith
The jumpsuit has a v-neck, a notched lapel collar, and short sleeves and is made of yellow cotton fabric. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side with rounded bottom corners

Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith, 1969-1987. Creator: Willi Smith
Cheetah print jacket designed by Willi Smith for WilliWear Limited. The jacket is grey with green and black cheetah print on top. The inside of the jacket does not feature the cheetah print pattern

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