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Music stand used by Ginger Smock, late 20th century. Creator: BelmonteA black, metal music stand owned by African-American musician Ginger Smock. The stand has a metal tripod base and an adjustable music support with a small shelf
6-iron golf club used by Ethel Funches, late 20th century. Creator: PINGA PING 6-iron, used by African-American golfer Ethel Funches. The shaft is silver in color and is made out of metal. There is a black rubber grip at the top
Suit, shirt, and handkerchief worn by Ira Tucker Sr. late 20th centuryIra 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
Broom used by the community members to clean-up after Baltimore protests, ca. 2015Wood and straw broom used in clean up efforts after the Baltimore Riots of 2015 at North and Pennsylvania Avenues. On 12 April 2015, police officers arrested Freddie Gray
Golf driver signed by Tiger Woods, ca. 2005. Creator: Nike GolfA right-handed NikeSasQuatch 460 driver signed by American professional golfer Tiger Woods (born 1975). The driver has a black rubber grip with silver details at the top
Boombox used by Public Enemy, ca. 1986. Creator: TecsonicA tecsonic boombox with a light brown metal cover used by Public Enemy. The boombox has a handle at the top, collapsible antenna, six speakers, a radio, a double cassette player
Subwoofer for DJ setup, ca. 1970. Creator: UnknownA wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward
Leslie speaker cabinet owned by James Brown, ca. 1968. Creator: UnknownA Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters " J B" on the front of
Pastors chair from the First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles, ca. 1969A chair made from dark brown wood featuring yellow back and seat cushions. Three crosses are engraved at the top of the chair
Colored Pickets on Duty Near Dutch Gap, 1864. Creator: E. & H. T. AnthonyBlack soldiers aiming rifles in a scene from the American Civil War. Dutch Gap refers to a Canal dug during the Civil War to cut off a bend in the James River controlled by Confederate forts
Autograph written by Cassius Clay, 1963. Creator: Muhammad AliThis note was written in the summer of 1963, months before the World Heavyweight Championship fight between African-American boxers Clay (later Muhammad Ali) and Sonny Liston in February 1964
MARTINIQUE - Type et Costume Creole, ca. 1920. Creator: Louis BauerThe title of this French colonial postcard " MARTINIQUE - Type et Costume Creole" exemplifies the standard naming structure that categorized " exotic" native subjects in the form
Photograph of unidentified woman wearing French Antillean dress, 1860-1880The colonial postcard, popular in the first two decades of the 20th century, came to represent both the technological triumphs of western photography - in printing and mass production
"A close shave"- 317th Supply Train, Belleville, Meuse, OctAfrican-American soldiers serving in France during the First World War. One soldier is shaving another soldiers head. One soldier is seated with his right leg crossed over his left leg
Photograph postcard of the Jenkins Orphanage Band, Charleston, South Carolina, 1914In 1891, the Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins opened the Jenkins Orphanage for African American boys in Charleston, South Carolina. Unable to provide for the growing number of boys under his care, Rev
Advertising card for an event honoring Wilbur "Bullet"Rogan, May 2, 1958Wilbur " Bullet" or " Bullet Joe" Rogan was an African-American hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines
Photographic crayon portrait of Roseanna May, late 19th century. Creator: UnknownA black-and-white photographic crayon portrait of Roseanna May on thin fiberboard. She wears a dark, high-necked blouse or dress with a pleated front and a brooch at her center front collar
Broadside offering reward for capture of George, Jefferson, Esther, and AmandaA broadside with printed black text on off-white paper. Large, bold text at the top reads [$1000 / REWARD!] Followed by smaller text reading [RAN AWAY from the subscribers on the night of the 5th
Photographic postcard of a boy wearing a double-breasted jacket and breechesA photographic postcard of a young boy wearing a bowler hat, double-breasted jacket, breeches, and boots. He is standing outdoors on ground strewn with branches and fallen leaves
Photographic print of an unidentified child, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownA black and white photograph of an unidentified child sitting on a decorative bench. The child is wearing a light gown, light tights, and dark shoes
Photographic print of a young boy, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownA black and white photograph of a young boy. The boy is featured from the chest up and is looking straight at the camera. He is wearing a stripped collared button-down shirt
Photographic print of a woman on a brick wall, early 20th century. Creator: UnknownA photographic print of an unidentified woman. The woman is pictured holding on to a pole and leaning against a brick wall. The back of the photograph has [39] printed in black ink
Albumen print of enslaved women and their children near AlexandriaAlbumen print of enslaved African-American women and their children near Alexandria, Virginia, December 2, 1861 to March 10, 1862
A Rice Raft, South Carolina, captured 1895;printed 1904. Creator: Strohmeyer & WymanA black and white stereograph of African-American women and children standing on a large pile of rice-straw on a raft. Twenty people are in the photograph. Water and trees are in the background
Photograph folder from the Ubangi Club, ca. 1942. Creator: UnknownA photograph folder from the Ubangi Club. The folder holds a sepia toned photograph (2013.46.25.66.1). The front of the folder features red and blue text and design
Horace Westons World Renowned Banjo Music, 1883. Creator: UnknownPrinted sheet music for " Seek No Further March" by African-American musician Horace Weston. The three page folio has a cover featuring an illustrated portrait of Weston standing with his
Cabinet card of Col. Charles Young as a cadet at West Point, 1889. Creator: Pach BrosA large sepia-toned cabinet card of Charles Young (1864-1922) as a cadet at West Point. He was the third African-American graduate of the United States Military Academy, the first black U.S
Selections of Plantation Songs As Sung By Donavins Famous Tennesseeans, 1883A rectangular paper booklet of sheet music. Front cover, pink with black type, is bordered by elaborate decorations, especially in the corners, and reads [ORGANIZED A.D
Carte-de-visite portrait of Walter W. Johnson, 1868. Creator: Henry UlkeCarte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson was and American civil engineer, explorer, surveyor, and teacher of freedmen
Carte-de-visite portrait of Carrie N. Lacy, 1865. Creator: Henry UlkeCarte-de-visite of Caroline " Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera
Carte-de-visite portrait of Phebe M. Coffin, 1857. Creator: UnknownCarte-de-visite of Phebe M. Coffin shown in seated full portrait. She is turned one quarter to her right and looks off frame
Certificate for French Croix de Guerre medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence LDue to racial tension within the US Army, the 369th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in World War I
Flier for Patricia Hearon Birthday Party"designed by Van Silk, July 13 1984A flier for the " Patricia Hearon Birthday Party and Part 1 - 10th Anniversary of Hip Hop" designed by Van Silk
Stock share certificate for the Royal African Company, 1691. Creator: Champion AshbyThe Royal Africa Company, chartered in 1672 by the English government, engaged in trade in gold and enslaved men, women and children in western Africa
GUADELOUPE. - Type n°7, 1900-1920. Creator: Edgar LitteeThe title of this French colonial postcard (GUADELOUPE. - Type n 7) exemplifies the standard naming structure that categorized " exotic" native subjects in the form of ethnic
I. - Marchande de bananes aux Antilles, ca. 1910. Creator: UnknownBanana-seller in the Antilles. The colonial postcard, popular in the first two decades of the 20th century, came to represent both the technological triumphs of western photography - in printing
MARTINIQUE - Type et Costume Creole, ca. 1910. Creator: CochetThe title of this French colonial postcard (GUADELOUPE. - Type n 7) exemplifies the standard naming structure that categorized " exotic" native subjects in the form of ethnic
Cabinet card portrait of Thomas Mundy Peterson, 1884. Creator: William R. TobiasOn 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
Photocopy of a portrait of the Cotten family, 1902; printed later. Creator: UnknownLoula Cotten Williams is pictured here with her parents and siblings in Madison County, Tennessee. She would later relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she and her husband, John Wesley Williams
Program from the March on Washington, August 28, 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
Patience on a Monument, October 8, 1868. Creator: Thomas NastA rare broadside supplement to the Cincinnati Gazette, " Patience on a Monument, " shows a freed slave sitting atop a monument that lists evils perpetrated against blacks
Program for Coon Town Suffragettes, 1914. Creator: UnknownA four page program for the silent short film Coon Town Suffragettes. On the first page of the program is a woman standing on a pedestal like box appearing to address a larger group of women
Photographic postcard of Charles Wilbur Rogan with his unit in the Philippines, 1910-1919Wilbur " Bullet" or " Bullet Joe" Rogan was an African-American hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines
Harpers Weekly: Journal of Civilization Vol XXVII, No. 1405, November 14, 1883The front page of Harpers Weekly: Journal of Civilization, Vol. XXVII, No. 1405 with a full-page portrait of African-American diplomat
The Close of the Battle or the Champion Triumphant, October 3, 1811. Creator: UnknownA framed etching with watercolor print depicting a bare knuckle boxing match between Tom Molineaux and Tom Cribb that took place on September 28, 1811. Molineaux and Cribb are depicted shirtless
Photographic crayon portrait of Squire May, late 19th century. Creator: UnknownA black-and-white photographic crayon portrait of Squire May on thin fiberboard. He wears a dark colored three-piece suit, complete with jacket, vest, white collared shirt, and black bowtie
Page 53 from Harpers Weekly with an article about John W. Menard, January 23, 1869Page 53 from the January 23, 1869 edition of Harpers Weekly. The page contains 1/4 page illustration of the honorable John W. Menard in the upper let corner
Carte-de-visite of a sailor named Jim, late 19th century. Creator: UnknownAn 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
