Black History Collection (page 5)

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 Isabel Sanford as Louise Jefferson on The Jeffersons, 1979
This dress was worn by African-American actor Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) as the character Louise Jefferson on the television show " The Jeffersons." The maxi dress is made of a synthetic

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

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

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. The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam

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

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. Sands, an African-American First Lieutenant Navigator-Bombardier with the 617th Bombardment Squadron of the 477th Composite Group during

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]. The green painted metal box has four latches on each side so, that when open

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

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. This is a four-stringed electric bass guitar with an asymmetrical star shaped body modeled

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

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. It was called by Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam

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. The short-sleeved shift dress is made from a single piece of black rayon-cotton blend satin that is folded in half at

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

Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee Normal School

Students working in print shop, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students working in print shop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [African American students learning printing skills]

Students in workshop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students in workshop, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [African American students learning practical skills. Note stove for heating]

African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902
African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. 1902. [Young women learning upholstery and soft furnishing]

Students making and upholstering barrel furniture, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902
Students making and upholstering barrel furniture, 1902. [Young black women learning upholstery and soft furnishing]

Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee Normal School

Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, c1906 April 24. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Andrew Carnegie at the 25th anniversary of the Tuskegee Institute, c1906 April 24. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee Normal

Laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1902. [Black students are taught chemistry. Note stove for heating]

Tuskegee Institute faculty with Andrew Carnegie, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Tuskegee Institute faculty with Andrew Carnegie, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1906. Shown from left to right, seated in front row: R.C. Ogden; Mrs. Booker T. Washington; Booker T

Tuskegee 25th anniversary - reviewing stand, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1906. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the the Tuskegee

History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
History class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902. [Black students are taught about Captain John Smith and the Jamestown settlement in Virginia]

25th anniversary celebration of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, April 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
25th anniversary celebration of Tuskegee Institute, April, 1906. Dignitaries on viewing stand. [Industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie attends event to celebrate the founding of the

Untitled ("I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance"), 1864 / 65. Creator: S. C
Untitled (" I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance" ), 1864/65. [Portrait of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella " Belle" Baumfree (c)

Family temperance pledge for Luther Miller Pulce and Irene Jenkins, October 30, 1902
Temperance pledge for Luther Miller Pulce and Irene Jenkins of Centerville, Tennessee. A temperance or abstinence pledge is a commitment to practice abstinence, usually from alcohol

Wood hair comb from Ghana, 1950s. Creator: Unknown
It had been assumed that the afro comb was invented in the 1970s when the afro hairstyle became popular in the West, along with the Black is beautiful movement

Photograph album page with three photographs of women in Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1920s
A collection of three black-and-white photographs of Tulsa women mounted on black construction paper.; 2013.79.20a: Black-and-white photograph of a woman wearing a dark dress with a white bodice

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

Photograph album page with three photographs, before 1921. Creator: Unknown
On one side of the paper there are two photographs showing people on a bridge, and people standing next to a building. On the other side of the paper is a photograph of a street view

Newspaper insert for Jesse Jackson 1984 presidential campaign, 1984. Creator: Unknown
Four-page newspaper insert outlining Jesse Jacksons 1984 Presidential platform and campaign pledges. African-American political activist, Baptist minister, and politician Rev

Photograph of people standing in a line on a street in Tulsa, Oklahoma, ca. 1920
A black-and-white photograph that depicts a large group of people standing in a line on a street with one car in the center of the photograph

Letter from Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore to Carl Lewis, December 16
African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold

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

Autograph sheet from Negro League Baseball Players Association Reunion, October 13, 1990
A white autograph sheet with black printed text " N.L.B.P.A. / AUTOGRAPH SHEET" at the top. The middle has a printed baseball diamond with 50 signatures of Negro League players in different

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

Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis, August 27, 1996. Creator: Unknown
African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold

Pinback button for the 1963 March on Washington, 1963. Creator: Unknown
The purpose of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans. A white pin-back button with black text

Pinback button for Jesse Jacksons 1988 presidential campaign, 1988
African-American political activist, Baptist minister, and politician Rev. Jesse Jackson (born 1941) was a candidate for the US Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988

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

Pinback button stating "Do the Right Thing!", 1994. Creator: Pleasant Company
Do the Right Thing was a 1989 comedy-drama written and directed by African-American filmmaker and producer Spike Lee. Round pin-back button featuring black type set against a pink background

Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis, August 14, 1996
African-American track and field athlete Carl Lewis (born 1961) won nine Olympic gold medals, one Olympic silver medal, and 10 World Championships medals, including eight gold

Pinback button of Farrakhan quote, after 1985. Creator: Unknown
African-American religious leader and political activist Louis Farrakhan was appointed National Representative of the Nation of Islam by former NOI leader Elijah Muhammad

Certificate of endowment for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, October 15, 1908
Certificate of endowment made out to Edgar Leroy Boyd by the Mutual Endowment Association of the District Grand Lodge of Ohio of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows

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