Black History Collection

Uniform cap worn by Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan, 1966. Creator: Unknown
A black cap with metallic braid trim and a label reading PULLMAN PORTER in black

Waiting for the Hour, 1863. Creators: Unknown, William Tolman Carlton
Carte-de-visite of a group of African Americans gathered around a man with a pocket watch, leaning on a pulpit made out of U.S. Sanitation Commission crates

Drum major baton, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Drum major baton with a wooden body and a white metal tip and bulb. The wooden body is stained a dark brown and has two holes

Cabinet card portrait of Thomas Mundy Peterson, 1884. Creator: William R. Tobias
On March 31, 1870, one day after the ratification of the 15th Amendment, which allowed him the right to vote, Thomas Peterson became the first African American to cast a ballot in a U.S

Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses, 1993-2013. Creator: elope, inc
A pair of sunglasses with five-pointed star-shaped mirrored lenses lisensed by Bootsy Collins. The bridge is made of a gold colored metal and has two (2) clear rubber nosepads attached to it

Burl bowl, 1750-1850. Creator: Unknown
A large wooden bowl with an uneven shape and a rounded bottom. The lip is decorated with incised Adinkra symbols (symbols from Ghana that represent concepts or aphorisms)

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

George Scott Winslow, 1866. Creator: Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis is one of the most important American sculptors of the 19th century

Radical Members of the South Carolina Legislature, 1868. Creator: Unknown
A carte-de-visite of sixty-four (64) so-called " Radical" members of the reconstructed South Carolina legislature after the Civil War

Carte-de-visite of Lt. Governor Oscar J. Dunn, 1868-1871. Creator: Unknown
An albumen print carte-de-visite portrait of African-American politician, musician and businessman Oscar J. Dunn

Dress worn by Isabel Sanford as Louise Jefferson on The Jeffersons, 1979
This dress was worn by African-American actor Isabel Sanford (1917-2004)

Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members, 1937-1938. Creator: Dexheimer-Carlon Studios
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in front of the Alpha Chapter house during the North Central Province regional meeting

Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, 1964
White terry cloth Everlast robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida. Ali became World Heavyweight Boxing Champion the same year

Army belt flashlight, 1917. Creator: Beacon Electric Works
Flashlight with a metal body, glass lens, and leather strap, to attach the light to a belt. The front of the flashlight has a circular glass bulb

Bully beef can opener, 1914-1918. Creator: Unknown
Bully beef or corned beef is meat made from minced salt-cured brisket of beef in gelatin

US Army green service uniform worn by Colin L. Powell, 1989-1993
A US Army green service uniform worn by Colin L. Powell as General and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell, (born 1937), was the first African-American Secretary of State

Cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
A cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover made from plain cotton fabrics

First aid kit, 1943-1945. Creator: Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc
A U.S. Army-issued first aid kit from World War II labeled [For Gas Casualties Only]

Pan African flag used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015. Creator: Unknown
The Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995

Postcard of Harriet Tubman, Nelson Davis, and daughter Gertie, ca. 1887; printed 1992
A black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie

Photograph of a man sitting down with a woman standing next to him, 1880s - 1900
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of an African-American man and woman. The man is sitting in a chair on the left side of the photograph

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

Masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, late 18th century
African-American abolitionist Prince Hall (c. 1735-1807) founded Prince Hall Freemasonry and was a leader in the free black community in Boston

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

Leaflet for Club de Memo, ca. 1944. Creators: Unknown, R. C. Lombardi
A light blue paper leaflet for Club de Memo in Los Angeles, California. The leaflet features the clubs name, address and a woman holding bubbles standing in a glass. The back of the leaflet is blank

Trench lantern, 1914-1918. Creator: Portia
A trench lantern lighting device made of a glass bulb, with metal wick opening and a glass cover

Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast, 2005-2006
African-American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer Antwan Andre Patton (born 1975), known by his stage name Big Boi, is best known for being a member of the southern hip hop duo Outkast

Fan advertising the American Beach Negro Ocean Playground, ca. 1935. Creator: Unknown
The Negro Ocean Playground at American Beach, near Jacksonville, Florida, was a place where African-Americans could enjoy Recreation and Relaxation Without Humiliation

Hat from Fruit of Islam uniform, 1950-1959. Creator: Unknown
The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam, an African American movement and organisation, founded in 1930

Bronze Medal honoring the 371st Infantry, 1918. Creator: Henri Teterger
A commemorative Bronze Medal, produced in France in 1918, honoring the United States 371st Infantry Regiment. The 371st and 372nd U.S

Cap from Fruit of Islam uniform, ca. 1960. Creator: Unknown
Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill; Nation of Islam crescent moon and star present at front center

Ticket for boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, 1965. Creator: Unknown
The fight, known as " Ali vs. Liston II" (the pair boxed previously in 1964 in Miami Beach, Florida), was Alis first after changing his name from Cassius Clay

MARTINIQUE - Type et Costume Creole, ca. 1910. Creator: Cochet
The title of this French colonial postcard (GUADELOUPE)

Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
An African American sailor standing with his right hand resting on a small pillar. His left hand is resting on his hip and his left arm is bent at the elbow

Minimoog Voyager synthesizer used by J Dilla, 2002-2005. Creator: Moog Music
A Minimoog Voyager, a monophonic analog synthesizer, owned by record producer and artist J Dilla. The synthesizer features a small keyboard set into a wooden frame beneath a control panel

Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer owned by Fenton B. Sands, 1944-1948. Creator: J. B
Flight computer belonging to Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B

Votive candle stand with base from Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 20th century
A votive candle stand with ninety-nine candle holders. The holders all feature four stylized leaves. The top of the stand has five rows of with twenty holders each

Tin for Madame C. J. Walkers Hair and Scalp Preparation, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Madam C
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker

Clock used by the Citizens Savings and Trust Company, 1920-2013. Creator: Unknown
Founded in 1904 as the One-Cent Savings and Trust Company Bank by African-American minister and businessman Richard Henry Boyd

Bootsy Collins Space Bass guitar owned by Bootsy Collins, July 2002
A limited edition, Bootsy Collins Space Bass from Washburn Guitars (TR2013-140.1.1) owned by Bootsy Collins

Jacket and pants worn by MC Hammer in music video for "They Put Me in the Mix"
This blue jacket and Hammer pants were worn by African-American rapper and dancer MC Hammer in the 1988 music video for his song " They Put Me in the Mix."

Combat boots worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War, 2003
Pair of tan desert combat boots manufactured by Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. Boots are 390 DES Hot Weather Combat Boot. Boots have tan shoe laces, with tan rubber sole. Leather and nylon body

Pinback button featuring "I Believe Anita Hill", 1991. Creator: Unknown
A round pink pin-back button with black lettering that reads: [I Believe / Anita Hill]. African-American lawyer and academic Anita Hill became a national figure in 1991 when she accused U.S

US Navy dress uniform hat worn by Admiral Michelle Howard, 1999
Four-star Admiral Michelle Howard (born 1960) was the first African-American woman to command a United States Navy ship

Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985. Creator: Unknown
Black dress worn by Oprah Winfrey as Sofia in The Color Purple, 1985

Police Gazette Championship Belt and presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles, 1948
Ezzard Mack Charles (1921-1975), known as the Cincinnati Cobra, was an African-American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion

Slaves Reunion - Lewis Martin, Age 100; Martha Elizabeth Banks
Slaves Reunion. Lewis Martin, Age 100; Martha Elizabeth Banks, Age 104; Amy Ware, Age 103; Rev. S.P. Drew, Born Free, 1917. Formerly enslaved African Americans

Slaves Reunion - Annie Parram, Age, 104; Anna Angales, Age 105; Elizabeth Berkeley, 125; Sadie Thompson, 110, 1917. Formerly enslaved African Americans

Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C. 1914

Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D.C. 1914

Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M. S. Elocutionist, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Miss Hallie Q. Brown, M. S. Elocutionist, 1888

Diploma awarded to William A.Yancey by Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, June 12, 1873. Hampton Institute in Virginia was founded in 1868 as Hampton Agricultural and Industrial School

Black Empire, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Los Angeles, 1936. Now! "Black Empire" - Federal - Mayan Theatre'. Stage show about Franthois-Dominique Toussaint Louverture, leader of the Haitian Revolution

Run Little Chillun, Los Angeles, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Run Little Chillun, Los Angeles, 1938. Folk opera Run Little Chillun was the first Broadway show directed by an African-American

John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
John Henry, Los Angeles, 1936. Mayan Theatre..."John Henry" - Federal Theatre Project...Div. of W.P.A.'

Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre..."Black Empire" - Drama of the Black Napoleon by Christine Ames and Clarke Painter - Starts Tues

Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre..."Black Empire" - Drama of the Black Napoleon by Christine Ames and Clarke Painter - Opens Tues

Run, Little Chillun, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Run, Little Chillun, Los Angeles, [193-]....and see it! Hollywood Playhouse - by Hall Johnson, staged by Clarence Muse - Federal Theatre & Music Projects - division of W.P.A.'

Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre..."Black Empire" - Drama of the Black Napoleon by Christine Ames and Clarke Painter - Opens Tues

Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Los Angeles, [193-]. Greek Open Air Theatre..."Black Empire" - Drama of the Black Napoleon by Christine Ames and Clarke Painter - Opens Tues

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Presents - Under Tent - Gibraltar Field...Southbridge - Auspices: Gibraltar Athletic Ass'n Inc...Black & White Revue - Sweet Rhythm vs

Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Androcles and the Lion, [193-]

All-Star Vaudeville, Boston, Mass. [193-]. Creator: Unknown
All-Star Vaudeville, Boston, Mass. [193-]

Harlem Jamboree, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Harlem Jamboree, [193-]. Princeville Homecoming and Centennial...Admission Free - Harlem Jamboree - 32 People...Girls - Gowns - Dancers - Music - What A Show!'

Harlem Jamboree, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Harlem Jamboree, [193-]. Fairbury Fair...Harlem Jamboree - 32 People...Girls - Gowns - Dancers - Music - What A Show!'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Dixie to Broadway, Fairbury, IL, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Dixie to Broadway, Fairbury, IL, [193-]

Haiti, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Haiti, [193-]. A Drama of the Black Napoleon by William Du Bois with the New York Cast...Copley Theatre...Boston...A Division of the Works Progress Adm'n'

Haiti, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Haiti, [193-]. A Drama of the Black Napoleon by William Du Bois...Lafayette Theatre'. Poster for a play about Toussaint Louverture, the Haitian general and leader of the Haitian Revolution

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Presents - Under Tent - Gibraltar Field...Southbridge - Auspices: Gibraltar Athletic Ass'n Inc...Black & White Revue - Sweet Rhythm vs

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]

Richard W. Thompson [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Richard W. Thompson [recto], 1902. African-American civil servant, journalist and editor, wrote for The Colored American and The Washington Post among many others

Prof. H. L. Walker [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Prof. H. L. Walker [recto], 1902. Prominent African-American. From a cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to black Americans

Prof. N. W. Harllee [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Prof. N. W. Harllee [recto], 1902. Norman Washington Harllee, writer, educator and advocate for African American education

M. W. Gilbert, D. D. [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
M. W. Gilbert, D. D. [recto], 1902. African-American minister, pastor of the First Colored Baptist Church

Mrs. Ariel S. H. Bowen [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Ariel S. H. Bowen [recto], 1902. African-American writer, temperance activist Ariel Serena Hedges Bowen, professor of music at Clark University in Atlanta

Mrs. M. E. C. Smith [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. M. E. C. Smith [recto], 1902. Mary E. C. Smith, African-American Sunday-school teacher, principal of the Normal Department of the Edward Waters College

George Washington Murray [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
George Washington Murray [recto], 1902. African-American teacher, farmer, politician, lecturer on race relations, born into slavery in South Carolina

T. Thomas Fortune [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
T. Thomas Fortune [recto], 1902. Timothy Thomas Fortune, African-American journalist, writer, civil rights leader; editor of the leading black newspaper The New York Age, adviser to Booker T

Hon. George H. White [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Hon. George H. White [recto], 1902. George Henry White, African-American attorney, banker and politician. From a cyclopedia of thought on the vital topics relating to black Americans

H. R. Butler, A. M. M. D. [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
H. R. Butler, A. M. M. D. [recto], 1902. Henry R. Butler, African-American doctor who was awarded a gold medal for proficiency in operative surgery and dissecting'

Black Empire, Seattle, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Black Empire, Seattle, 1938. Federal Theatre...The Black Magic of Haiti in teh story of the only man Napoleon feared..."Black Empire" by Christine Ames...'

Bishop L. H. Holsey [recto], 1902. Creator: Unknown
Bishop L. H. Holsey [recto], 1902. African-American bishop and educational fundraiser. His mother was enslaved, his father owned the plantation where Holsey was born

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