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Photograph of a man and woman sitting outside of a storefront, early 20th centuryThis gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman sitting on a bench in front of a store. The man is sitting on the right and wears a large hat
Photograph of a man and woman standing on a sidewalk, early 20th centuryThis gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man and woman standing on a sidewalk. The woman is standing on the left and is wearing a dress with short sleeves
Postcard of a man posing in a Western scene in a photography studio, early 20th centuryThis real photo postcard depicts a man in a cowboy costume posing with a fake horse. He is standing to the right of the horse and is wearing a long-sleeve shirt, pants, fur chaps
Photographic postcard portrait of a man wearing a hat and overalls, early 20th centuryThis real photo postcard features an image of a man in western attire. He is wearing a long sleeve shirt, overalls, a hat and has two scarves around his neck and a fake mustache
Photographic postcard portrait of two men in Western attire, early 20th centuryThis real photo postcard features a black and white image of two men dressed in Western attire. The man on the left is wearing fur chaps
Programme for Club Ebony, 1947-1948. Creator: UnknownThe program is a single sheet of heavyweight cream paper that folds in half. The front features a black and red illustration of a conga drum and womans head printed in the top left corner
Programme for Cafe Zanzibar, ca. 1945. Creator: UnknownHome of the Stars; Program; Cafe Zanzibar, Broadway at 49th, New York. The programme a single sheet of paper, folded in half
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
Cast iron dictionary stand used by Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph, ca. 1915African-American clubwoman, suffragist, and ordained minister Florence Spearing Randolph (1866-1951) was pastor of the Wallace Chapel AME Zion Church in Summit, Union County, New Jersey
Case for drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th century. Creator: L. LCase for a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. Chase (1925-2012) was the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas
Horse saddle used by stuntman Ernest "Ernie"Robinson, ca. 1971A 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
Trench lantern, 1914-1918. Creator: PortiaA trench lantern lighting device made of a glass bulb, with metal wick opening and a glass cover. The rope can be seen through the glass
Signal flag with pole, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownSignal flag on a wooden pole. Singal flag is red and white cut across the diagnol. The red section has three ties that attach the flag to the pole
Noisemaker from the American Legion, 1927. Creator: Unknown1927 American Legion noisemaker comprised of two pieces, a rubber bulb with a metal tip (a) and a metal horn with a flared end (b)
Stereoscope, 1905-1920. Creator: A. MatteyStereoscopes, dating from 1832, were devices for viewing a pair of separate stereoscopic images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene, creating a single three-dimensional image
Pennant from a Negro League East vs. West All-Star Game, ca. 1933. Creator: UnknownSouvenir from one of the annual East-West All-Star Games for Negro league baseball players during the era of racial segregation. This game was played at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois
Wool sweater for the Eastern Colored League, 1923-1928. Creator: UnknownThe Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Clubs, also known as the Eastern Colored League (ECL), was one of the several Negro leagues in the United States during the time that organised baseball was
Colander used by Chef Joseph Randall, 1976. Creator: UnknownJoe Randall is the author of " A Taste of Heritage: The New African-American Cuisine". A metal colander with circular base and circular bowl
Ring owned by Ginger Smock, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownA white gold ring with two pearl settings owned by African-American musician Ginger Smock (1920-1995). The shank of the ring is smooth
Laundry pail associated with the 1965 Selma to Montgomery march, mid-20th centuryBucket used by African-American activists Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy on the Selma to Montgomery marches as part of the US civil rights movement
Red and cream loafers designed by Pierre Cardin and worn by Fats DominoAfrican-American pianist and singer-songwriter Antoine Dominique Domino Jr. (1928-2017), known as Fats Domino, was one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. He sold more than 65 million records
Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase, mid-late 20th centuryLarge compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. Chase (1925-2012) was the first licensed African-American architect in the state of Texas
Pennant from the March on Washington carried by Edith Lee-Payne, 1963. Creator: UnknownThe purpose of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was to advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans
Red, white, yellow, and blue Nike sneakers worn by Big Boi of Outkast, 2005-2006African-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
Omega Psi Phi Colonel Charles E. Young Service medal and bracelet, 1934; 1978Henrietta 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
Straw cowboy hat with feathered hat band worn by Arthur Lee, ca. 2000. Creator: UnknownThis straw cowboy hat with a feathered hat band was worn by African-American singer and songwriter Arthur Lee. The woven straw is molded in place so that the crown has a triangular indentation
Pinback button stating "Black Lives Matter Everyday", from MMM 20th AnniversaryThe 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
Conductors baton used by James DePreist, 1965-2013. Creator: UnknownA conductors baton used by African-American conductor James DePreist (1936-2013). One of the first African-American conductors on the world stage
Pinback button stating "Justice Or Else 10-10-2015", from MMM 20th AnniversaryThe 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
Wooden prayer beads owned by Suliaman El-Hadi, late 20th century. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American musician Suliaman El-Hadi was a member of The Last Poets, pioneering spoken-word musicians who came out of the late 1960s African-American civil rights movement
Golf shoe belonging to Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: FootJoyA right golf shoe worn by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The shoe is off white and has some dirt stains on it. The quarter on either side of the laces has a decorative design stitched in
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
Golf glove belonging to Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: Nancy Lopez Golf IncA left leather golf glove worn by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The glove is off white in color. The glove is wrinkled, discolored, and worn from use
Black and red leather jacket worn by Kurtis Blow, 1981. Creator: UnknownAfrican-American rapper, singer, songwriter, record/film producer, b-boy, DJ, public speaker and ministe Kurtis Blow (born 1959)
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
1968 Olympic warm-up suit jacket worn by Tommie Smith, 1968A warm up tack suit jacket worn by Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Smith and fellow team-mate John Carlos gave the Black Power clenched-fist salute on the medal podium to protest
Name stamp for Harold L. Williams, late 20th-early 21st centuryRubber name belonging to African-American architect Harold Louis Williams (1924-2015) who designed Compton City Hall in in southern Los Angeles County, California
Flight into Egypt, ca. 1916. Creator: Henry Ossawa TannerThe Virgin Mary, carrying the infant Jesus, rides a donkey led by her husband Joseph through a desert landscape lit by a full moon
Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Laleh Bijani used by Dr. Ben Carson, 2003African-American neurosurgeon, author, and politician Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born 1951) served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021
Pair of Air Jordan I shoes game-worn and autographed by Michael Jordan, 1984-1985Pair of trainers worn by African-American professional basketball player Michael Jordan (born 1963), who played 15 seasons in the NBA, winning six championships with the Chicago Bulls
Satin gown worn by opera singers Marian Anderson and Denyce GravesThis pale bronze gown was designed by costumier Barbara Karinska and worn by Marion Anderson, then later altered and worn by Denyce Graves
Photograph of B. C. Franklin, I. H. Spears, and Effie Thompson, June 6, 1921A black and white photograph of B.C. Franklin (right) and I. H. Spears (left), with Secretary Effie Thompson (center), in their temporary tent office after the Tulsa Race Riot, 1921
Brown pin-striped suit worn by Sammy Davis Jr. 1970s. Creator: Certos Custom TailorsAfrican-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
Building brick from Spelman Colleges Upton Hall, ca. 1905. Creator: UnknownSpelman College, in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, historically Black, womens liberal arts college. A clay brick that was once part of the structure of Spelman Colleges Upton Hall
Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J"Erving and inscribed to Doc Stanley, ca. 1981African-American sportsman Julius Winfield Erving II (born 1950) is regarded as one of the most influential basketball players of all time
Fan advertising the American Beach Negro Ocean Playground, ca. 1935. Creator: UnknownThe Negro Ocean Playground at American Beach, near Jacksonville, Florida, was a place where African-Americans could enjoy Recreation and Relaxation Without Humiliation
Warm up jacket worn by Jerry Armstrong for Texas Western, 1965-1966. Creator: UnknownJerry Armstrong played for the Texas Western College Miners basketball team at El Paso, USA. In 1966, the team used the first all-black line-up to win a National Collegiate Athletic Association