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Press release from Howard University for the premiere of "The Amen Corner"A press release from Howard University dated 6 May 1955, announcing the upcoming premiere performance of " The Amen Corner" by African-American novelist, playwright, essayist, poet
Diploma for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School, July 8, 1960Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in September 1957. In 1954 the U.S
Jar, c. 1953. Creator: Frank FumagalliJar, c. 1953
Knife and Spoon Box, c. 1953. Creator: Harry EismanKnife and Spoon Box, c. 1953
Yellow cocktail dress designed by Don Loper and worn by Ella Fitzgerald, 1950sThis yellow and orange cocktail dress was designed by Don Loper and worn by African-American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. The bodice of the dress is fitted with a sweetheart neckline
Portfolio owned by Chris Dundee, 1950-1998. Creator: Everlast Worldwide, IncCarrier for paperwork owned by Chris Dundee, original owner of the World Famous 5th St. Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida, where many fighters made their names, including Muhammad Ali
Teal blue dress and cropped jacket designed by Ann Lowe, 1950s. Creator: UnknownAnn Cole Lowe (1898-1981) was the first African American to become a noted fashion designer. Teal blue floral brocade dress (.1) and cropped jacket (.2) worn by Florance Colgate Rumbough Trevor
The Nations Prayer Call Vol. 2 No. 4, 1956-1957. Creator: UnknownNewsletter of " The Nations Prayer Call" from the Zion Baptist Church. The newsletter has two pages total with black printed text on both sides. The paper is yellowed and creased
Marcel-curler from a travel hair care kit used by Anna Mae Queen Holmes, 1950sTongs used for marcelling, a hair styling technique to induce a curl into the hair, creating the Marcel Wave hairstyle, named for French hairstylist Francois Marcel who invented the process in 1872
Catchers mitt used by Roy Campanella, ca. 1950. Creator: UnknownCatcher Roy Campanella (1921-1993), nicknamed " Campy", played in the Negro leagues and Mexican League before making his Major League Baseball debut in 1948 for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Oscar Land, 1950s. Creator: UnknownVentriloquists dummy owned by African-American actor and stand-up and TV comedian Stewart Byron " Stu" Gilliam (1933-2013). A male ventriloquist doll made of wood
Sign for the Booker T. Motel, ca. 1950. Creator: UnknownMotel sign from Humboldt, Tennessee, named for Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), an African-American educator, author and orator. Colored indicates that the motel was for African-Americans only
Pinback button promoting African Liberation Day, 1977. Creator: UnknownThe All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party, a socialist political party founded by Kwame Nkrumah in 1968, expanded to the United States in 1972
Blazer, tie, and belt worn by Ted Corbitt for the 1952 Helsinki XV Olympics, 1952In the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Ted Corbitt became the first African American to compete in the Olympic marathon
Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: UnknownThe items in this collection belonged to Edna Stevens McIntyre (May 22, 1917-). She was born in Washington, DC but relocated to Duquesne, PA at the age of 7 or 8 after her mother died
Underwood typewriter and case, ca. 1950. Creator: Underwood Typewriter CompanyTypewriter owned by Chris Dundee, original owner of the World Famous 5th St. Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida, where many fighters made their names, including Muhammad Ali
Necktie worn by Ira Tucker Sr. ca. 1950. Creator: Metcalf Neckwear CompanyIra B. Tucker (1925-2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. Tucker was with the band for 70 years, from 1938, when he joined at the age of 13
Racing shirt for the New York Pioneer Club worn by Ted Corbitt, 1950s. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American long-distance runner Ted Corbitt joined the New York Pioneer Club, the nations first integrated running organization, in 1947
Outfit worn by Carlotta Walls to Little Rock Central High School, 1957. Creator: UnknownCarlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest of the nine African-American students to desegregate Little Rock Central High School in September, 1957
Longueville House, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, c1950. Creator: UnknownLongueville House, Mallow, County Cork, Ireland, c1950. View of Longueville House, a 300-year-old Georgian country house in the Blackwater Valley in the south west of Ireland
Nashdom Abbey, view from the east, c1950. Creator: UnknownNashdom Abbey, view from the east, c1950. Nashdom, designed in Neo-Georgian style by Edwin Lutyens, is a former Benedictine abbey in Burnham, Buckinghamshire
Hand Carved Cabinet, c. 1953. Creator: Ethel DouganHand Carved Cabinet, c. 1953
Console Table, c. 1953. Creator: Ferdinand CartierConsole Table, c. 1953
Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: UnknownClub Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A wood chair with four legs
Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City, 1955-1975. Creator: UnknownClub Harlem, a nightclub at 32 Kentucky Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the citys premier club for black jazz performers. A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base
Camera from the studio of H. C. Anderson, 1947 - 1955. Creator: Graflex IncA Pacemaker Speed Graphic 4x5 transparency film camera in black and silver. The front cover releases and opens. The text on the front reads
Necktie worn by Ira Tucker, after 1950. Creator: Pierre CardinIra B. Tucker (1925-2008) was the lead singer with the American gospel group The Dixie Hummingbirds. Tucker was with the band for 70 years, from 1938, when he joined at the age of 13
Electric guitar belonging to Chuck Berry, nicknamed "Maybellene", 1959A Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643)
Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team, 1954. Creator: MacGregorA white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team
Baseball signed by the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers team, 1953. Creator: SpaldingA white leather with red stitching Spalding Official National League baseball signed by members of the 1953 Brooklyn Dodgers: Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Billy Cox, Bobby Morgan, George Shuba
Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. 1935-1950. Creator: UnknownAn eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text
Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1959. Creator: Ann LoweA pink satin and organza dress designed by Ann Lowe. The bodice of the dress is strapless and is made of a pale pink satin
Souvenir program for the 17th Annual Pine Street Y Circus, 1951. Creator: Spencer TSouvenir program created by the St. Louis YMCA for the 17th Annual Pine Street Y Circus held in 1951. The front cover is a graphic of a jack-in-the-box leaping out of its box announcing the YMCAs
Flyer promoting the Citizenship Education Project, 1956. Creator: UnknownThis document is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Dress designed by Ann Lowe, 1958. Creator: Ann LoweA cream silk faille dress with embroidered floral applique decorations designed by Ann Lowe. The dress has a bodice with cap sleeves, a scoop neck front, and a deep scoop neck back
Table knocker from the Paradise Club, 1919-1959. Creator: UnknownParadise Club table knocker in the shape of a small mallet with a small wooden cylinder as a head. The head has four incised lines that run around the heads circumference
Flyer promoting the second phase of the NCNWs Citizenship Education Project, 1956This document is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
Upholstered side chair from Maes Millinery Shop, 1900-1950. Creator: UnknownHigh-backed wooden side chair with an upholstered seat and back. The chair has early Baroque ball turned front legs and straight back legs
Guard tower from Camp H at Angola Prison, 1900-1950. Creator: UnknownWatchtower from the Louisiana State Penitentiary known as Angola, after the former plantation that occupied this territory in the American south
Loveseat from Maes Millinery Shop, 1900-1950. Creator: UnknownLoveseat with late Baroque style carved wooden frame and red velvet upholstry. The loveseat has curved front legs with trifid feet and splayed back legs
Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson, 1957. Creator: UnknownIn 1956 Althea Gibson (1927-2003) became the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title (the French Championships). The following year she won both Wimbledon and the US Nationals
Promotional card for a piano recital given by Eunice Waymon (Nina Simone), 1954An advertising card for a piano recital performed by Eunice Waymon, later known as Nina Simone, at age 21. Simone was an African-American singer, songwriter, musician, arranger
Marion Ryan and Alan Dell, c1959. Creator: Brian FoskettBritish singer Marion Ryan with Alan Dell, BBC radio broadcaster, c1959
1953 Dutch Grand Prix, Ascari leads in Ferrari. Creator: Unknown1953 Dutch Grand Prix, Ascari leads in Ferrari
Jaguar 3. 4 Mark1 at Brands Hatch 1957. Creator: UnknownJaguar 3.4 Mark1 at Brands Hatch 1957
Matchless & Norton 1956 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race. Creator: UnknownMatchless & Norton 1956 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy race
Jaguar 2. 4 litre at Motor Show 1954. Creator: UnknownJaguar 2.4 litre at Motor Show 1954
Mike Hawthorn in BRM 1956. Creator: UnknownMike Hawthorn in BRM 1956