Nmaahc Collection (page 2)

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

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

Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride, 1976. Creator: Unknown
This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride (1934-2020), an African-American singer, guitarist, and professional baseball player

Pinback button which reads "Malcolm X Speaks For Me", 1960-1970
Malcolm X (1925-1965), was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist during the civil rights movement

Report card for Carlotta Walls from Little Rock Central High School, 1957 - 1958
Carlotta 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

Pinback button of the Pan-African flag, after 1955. Creator: AFL-CIO
Round pin-back button featuring a red, black, and green stripe. Etched into metal on back is, [UNION/(illegible) AFL-CIO/SHOP]

Handwritten note from Magdalene Hendricks Booze, mid 20th century
An off-white handwritten note done in pencil. It features rounded cursive writing, and is signed by the writer. The text has to do with the use and date of a garment with which it was found

Pinback button promoting All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party, after 1958
The All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party, a socialist political party founded by Kwame Nkrumah in 1968, expanded to the United States in 1972

Poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, 1955. Creator: Unknown
During the era of segregation in the United States, voting rights were denied to African Americans in the form of discriminatory taxation

Receipt signed by Fats Waller, March 1, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Wright Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an African-American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer

Pinback button promoting black unity, mid 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Round pin-back button featuring central green image of the continent of Africa. Red type circles Africa and reads, [WE ARE AFRIKANS/WORKING FOR BLACK UNITY]. Owned by Jan Bailey (1942-2010)

Theatre programme for Heaven Can Wait, 1957. Creator: Unknown
Theatre programme for a stage production of " Heaven Can Wait", performed by the Equity Library Theatre (ELT), a New York theatre company

Pinback button promoting Martin Luther King Day, 1982. Creator: Unknown
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (sometimes referred to as MLK Day), is a national holiday in the United States marking the birthday of African-American civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr

Pinback button for Clinton presidential campaign, 1992-1996. Creator: Unknown
American lawyer and Democrat politician William Jefferson Clinton (born 1946) served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001

Theatre programme for Ballad for Bimshire, 1963. Creator: Unknown
Theatre programme for a stage production of " Ballad for Bimshire" written by Irving Burgie and performed at the Mayfair Theatre in New York City

Pinback button for Jesse Jacksons 1984 presidential campaign, 1984
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

Official pass for the Monterey Jazz Festival, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Ralph J. Gleason (1917-1975) was an American jazz and popular music critic and cofounder of the Monterey Jazz Festival. A pink pass with black lettering and handwritten notations

Diploma from The Lelia College, 1916. Creator: Unknown
African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919), made her fortune by developing and marketing a line of cosmetics

Dress and belt worn by Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons, 1977-1980
This dress (a) and belt (b) were worn by African-American actress, singer, comedian, writer and television producer Marla Gibbs (born 1931)

Pinback button for the Black National Political Convention, mid 20th century
The National Black Political Convention, or the Gary Convention, was held in Gary, Indiana in 1972, and provided a space for African-Americans to discuss issues adversely affecting their communities

Pinback button for a national holiday for Martin Luther King, Jr. mid-20th century
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (sometimes referred to as MLK Day), is a national holiday in the United States honoring African-American civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King Jr

Shirt worn by the Harlem Globetrotters, 1960s. Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co
A red and blue Harlem Globetrotters shooting shirt. The front of shirt features a zipper running vertically down from the neck to the top of the chest

Pinback button for the 1963 Freedom March, 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 button with black text

Pennant for Howard University class of 2009, ca. 2009. Creator: Unknown
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Howard University, a historically Black university in Washington, D.C, was founded in 1908. It is the first intercollegiate historically African American sorority

Shoes worn and signed by Bo Jackson, 1982-1994. Creator: Nike
Pair of dark blue Nike athletic shoes worn by African-American professional baseball and football player Bo Jackson (born 1962)

Military fatigue shirt worn by James E. Brown of the 20th Engineer Brigade, ca. 1967
An olive green short sleeve military shirt worn by an African-American soldier during the Vietnam War. This button down style shirt is missing two front plastic buttons

Tap shoes used by Sammy Davis Jr. 1938. Creator: Windsor Shoe Company
This pair of childs tap shoes were used by African-American singer, dancer, actor and comedian Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) when he travelled the vaudeville circuit as part of the Will Mastin Trio

Costume hat worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur hat worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J. Furie about jazz singer Billie Holiday

Costume worn by Diana Ross as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, 1972
Fur-trimmed jacket and evening dress worn by Diana Ross in the Paramount Pictures produced 1972 film " Lady Sings the Blues", a biographical drama directed by Sidney J

Dress worn by Denyce Graves in Washington National Operas production of Carmen
This black corset and pink ruffled skirt were designed by Donna Langman and worn by African-American mezzo-soprano opera singer Denyce Graves as the lead in the Washington National Operas production

Souvenir programme for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament, 1933
A souvenir program for an annual tennis tournament sanctioned by the Southern Tennis Association and held at the Tuskegee Institute 2-5 August 1933

Wedding dress worn by Lollaretta Pemberton with veil and headpiece, 1939
Lollaretta Elizabeth Pemberton (1895-1979) married Grover Joseph Allen (1889-1984) on 10 July 1939 in Marshall, Texas. She was Head of the Home Economics Department, Central High School, Marshall

Training boxing glove signed by Cassius Clay, 1964. Creator: Wilson Sporting Goods Co
Buff-coloured left handed training glove signed by Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). In ink, in the upper portion of the front of the glove

Invitation for a event hosted by the Black Studies Department of UNCC, 1974
An invitation for " Celebration of Life, Survival and Love: A Human Experience" held by the Director of Black Studies at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Sunday January 27

Black Studies: Paradox with a Promise, 1975. Creator: Unknown
A 1975 program for the National Council for Black Studies (NCBS) first annual conference held at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Photograph of an unidentified man holding a saber, ca. 1920. Creator: Unknown
This photographic print depicts an unidentified man standing in a wooded field wearing a checked three-piece suit, striped shirt, polka dot necktie, bell crown hat

Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910
On the proper right side a boy is sitting in a chair. He is wearing a suit and tie. His legs are crossed at the ankles and his hands are on his lap. There is a boy standing behind him

Photographic postcard of Oscar Calmeise, ca. 1918. Creator: Unknown
A black and white photographic postcard of a group of soldiers, including, Oscar Calmeise (center right) who served during WWI

Poster from Womens March on Washington with We re NOT going back”
The election of the Republican Donald Trump as president of the United States of America prompted worldwide protests in January 2017

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of History at NMAAHC" Step into the past with "Waiting for the Hour, 1863, " a captivating artwork whose creators remain unknown but whose impact is undeniable. This piece transports us to a pivotal moment in history, inviting contemplation and reflection. Intrigue meets style with the iconic "Bootsy Collins style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses. " Created by elope, inc between 1993-2013, these shades embody funkadelic fashion while reflecting an era of self-expression and individuality. Feel the rhythm resonate through time as you encounter the "Drum major baton" from the early 20th century. Crafted by an anonymous creator, this instrument symbolizes leadership and unity within marching bands, reminding us of music's power to bring people together. Uncover stories of resilience and service with Pullman Porter Philip Henry Logan's "Uniform cap" from 1966. Though its creator remains unknown, this cap represents countless unsung heroes who dedicated their lives to providing exceptional service on America's railways. Relive boxing history through a glimpse into Floyd Patterson versus Ingemar Johansson's match on June 25th, 1959. The ticket serves as a tangible connection to an electrifying sporting event that captivated audiences worldwide. Marvel at Edmonia Lewis' masterpiece "George Scott Winslow, " sculpted in 1866. This creation showcases Lewis' extraordinary talent and celebrates African American achievements during a time when recognition was scarce but well-deserved. Witness political courage embodied in "Radical Members of the South Carolina Legislature" photograph from 1868. Created by an unknown artist, it immortalizes those who fought tirelessly for equality during Reconstruction—a testament to perseverance against adversity. Discover Lt. Governor Oscar J. Dunn through his enigmatic carte-de-visite from 1868-1871—an image that encapsulates his influential role in shaping history.