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Morgan and Marvin Smith Audiovisual Collection

Creator:
Smith, Morgan and Marvin, b. 1910  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Center for African American History & Culture (U.S.)  Search this
Smith, Marvin, 1910-2003  Search this
Extent:
481 Sound recordings (203 audio cassette sound recordings ; 6 vinyl sound recordings ; 272 open reel 1/4" sound recordings)
1 Floppy disc
209 Video recordings (21 16mm film prints ; 188 video recordings)
23 Linear feet (27 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Floppy discs
Video recordings
Place:
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Date:
circa 1954-1990
bulk 1970-1980
Scope and Contents note:
Morgan and Marvin Smith, twin brothers who lived and worked in Harlem, NY, are regarded as the premiere photographers of the area from the 1930s-1950s. The two brothers pursued many creative outlets outside of photography, including painting, film, and
Related Archival Materials note:
Morgan and Marvin Smith's photograph collection is housed at the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City.
Provenance:
This collection was donated to the Center for African American History and Culture, a Smithsonian Initiative which operated in the 1990s before merging with the Anacostia Museum.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Many materials in the collection are inaccessible due to their obsolete formats and fragile state. Please contact the archivist at ACMarchives@si.edu.
Occupation:
Artists  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
African American photographers  Search this
Music  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Sound recordings
Citation:
Morgan and Marvin Smith Audiovisual Collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-012
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa717481d36-0c02-418d-9a67-b523b149f9cf
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-09-012

English and French Caribbean Music in Washington, D.C.

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Binder
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Binders
Exhibition records
Brochures
Correspondence
Contact sheets
Exhibit scripts
Photocopies
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
Date:
1996
Scope and Contents:
This show explored the history of English and French Caribbean music in the District of Columba and surrounding areas from the 1940s to the 1990s. Curated by Kimberly Freeman, the exhibition sought to broaden the general public's understanding of the role music plays in maintaining cultural identity for Caribbean immigrant communities in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.
These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, exhibit scripts, administrative records, exhibit layouts and brochures.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Emigration and immigration  Search this
Music  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Exhibition records -- 1990-2004
Brochures
Correspondence
Contact sheets
Exhibit scripts
Photocopies
Identifier:
ACMA.03-080
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa720bddb89-498d-480f-9b98-2a568bb271f8
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-080

Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Walker Art Center  Search this
Names:
Walker Art Center  Search this
Jones, Kellie  Search this
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965  Search this
Extent:
1 Linear foot (1 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Memorandums
Photographic prints
Articles
Correspondence
Exhibition records
Contact sheets
Exhibit scripts
Brochures
Date:
1994-04-01 - 1994-06-01
Summary:
An exhibition exploring the representation of Malcolm X in American visual culture. The show was organized by the Walker Art Center and exhibited at the Anacostia Museum from April 1 --June 1, 1994. Kellie Jones served as the curator. These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, exhibit scripts, administrative records, brochures, press coverage, education packets, loan agreements, floor plans, and catalogues.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans in art  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Art, American -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Memorandums
Photographic prints
Articles
Correspondence
Exhibition records -- 1990-2004
Contact sheets
Exhibit scripts
Brochures
Citation:
Malcolm X: man, ideal, icon exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-035
See more items in:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7a3058778-5a2e-4145-b448-119fbab9c3f0
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-035

Man Made: Gallery tour with Curator Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Fry, Gladys-Marie, 1931-  Search this
Collection Creator:
Fry, Gladys-Marie, 1931-  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1998
Scope and Contents:
Curator Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry led a gallery walk of the exhibition 'Man Made: African-American Men and Quilting Traditions.'
Exhibition tour. Related to exhibition 'Man Made: African-American Men and Quilting Traditions.' Dated 19980117.
Biographical / Historical:
Man Made: African-American Men and Quilting Traditions featured quilts made by members of the least represented group among all American quilt makers, African American men. The quilts shown had their origins in both the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and included both utilitarian bed quilts to purely decorative ones. The quilt makers represented ranged from the 9-year-old Herbert Munn to the 105-year-old Benjamin Jackson. The quilts came from four different areas of the country: the Deep South, the Atlantic Seaboard, the Midwest, and the Far West. The exhibition was developed by guest curator Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry at the University of Maryland in 1996.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Quilts  Search this
Quiltmakers  Search this
Male quiltmakers  Search this
African American quiltmakers  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Man Made: Gallery Walk with Curator Dr. Gladys-Marie Fry, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-013, Item ACMA AV002236
See more items in:
Man Made: African-American Men and Quilting Traditions exhibition records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa700cec8f2-45f9-4ea5-b695-20754141d932
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-013-ref506

Remembering Malcolm by Benjamin Karim

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Walker Art Center  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1994
Scope and Contents:
Brother Benjamin Karim shared insights about his personal friend and minister Malcolm X, under whom he served as an assistant minister in the Nation of Islam. After the gallery talk, Karim led the group on a tour through the exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.'
Gallery talk and Exhibition tour. Related to exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.' Dated 19940412.
Biographical / Historical:
'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon' examined Malcolm X as a historical figure through writings, speeches, and photographs; as the inspiration for representational and abstract art; and as a symbol for popular culture merchandise. The exhibition was held at the Anacostia Museum from April 3, 1994 - June 5, 1994.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Remembering Malcolm by Benjamin Karim, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-035, Item ACMA AV002049
See more items in:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7fec8d696-7174-49bb-a5e0-27d2c918b33c
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-035-ref508

Docent Training for 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.'

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Walker Art Center  Search this
Extent:
2 Video recordings (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1994
Scope and Contents:
During a docent training session for the exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon,' Brother Benjamin Karim spoke about Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam.
Docent training. Related to exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.' Dated 19940305.
Biographical / Historical:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon examined Malcolm X as a historical figure through writings, speeches, and photographs; as the inspiration for representational and abstract art; and as a symbol for popular culture merchandise. The exhibition was held at the Anacostia Museum from April 3, 1994 - June 5, 1994.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV002035
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Islam  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Docent Training for 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon,' Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-035, Item ACMA AV002036
See more items in:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7807dd88e-b2f6-47c6-af84-775b0b95794b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-035-ref509

Curator's Exhibition Tour for 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.'

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Walker Art Center  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1994
Scope and Contents:
Art historian and writer Kellie Jones, formerly of The Studio Museum in Harlem and the Broida Museum, led a tour of the 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon' exhibition, which she organized for the Walker Art Center.
Exhibition Tour. Related to exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.' Dated 19940416.
Biographical / Historical:
'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon' examined Malcolm X as a historical figure through writings, speeches, and photographs; as the inspiration for representational and abstract art; and as a symbol for popular culture merchandise. The exhibition was held at the Anacostia Museum from April 3, 1994 - June 5, 1994.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Curator's Exhibition Tour for 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon,' Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-035, Item ACMA AV002050
See more items in:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa75aae222a-8ede-4d66-9c2c-d2a481ec0e93
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-035-ref510

Exhibition Tour of 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.'

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
X, Malcolm, 1925-1965  Search this
Collection Creator:
Smithsonian Institution. Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Walker Art Center  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1994
Scope and Contents:
Robert Hall talked to a group of students about Malcolm X's life, and then led them on a tour of the exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.'
Education program with exhibition tour. Related to exhibition 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon.' Dated 19940407.
Biographical / Historical:
'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon' examined Malcolm X as a historical figure through writings, speeches, and photographs; as the inspiration for representational and abstract art; and as a symbol for popular culture merchandise. The exhibition was held at the Anacostia Museum from April 3, 1994 - June 5, 1994.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Education -- Museums  Search this
Students  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Exhibition Tour of 'Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon,' Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-035, Item ACMA AV002051
See more items in:
Malcolm X: Man, Ideal, Icon Exhibition Records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa772a9ea36-5e4c-4212-8d4b-e7a79099ed99
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-035-ref511

Afro-Caribe: The Art of Dennis Mario Rivera exhibition records

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Artist:
Rivera, Dennis Mario  Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet (1 folder)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Correspondence
Exhibition records
Postcards
Clippings
Place:
Washington D.C., United States
Date:
1994
Summary:
Curated by César Piñeiro, Art-Caribe featured works of Puerto Rican born artist, Dennis Mario Rivera. The exhibition was organized by the Anacostia Museum and held there September 18, 1994 through November 06, 1994. Rivera uses his art to tell stories of his homeland and the Caribbean. Many of his works is this exhibit focused on the region's African heritage.
Scope and Contents note:
These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, research files, administrative records, flyers, press coverage, floor plans, and postcards.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Occupation:
Painters  Search this
Topic:
Museum exhibits  Search this
Printmakers -- Washington (D.C.)  Search this
Photographers  Search this
Artists -- Puerto Rico  Search this
Afro-Caribbeans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Correspondence
Exhibition records -- 1990-1994
Postcards
Clippings
Citation:
Afro-Caribe: The Art of Dennis Mario Rivera exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-083
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa73285e866-7148-4c4e-bbc8-4955c9bd68b9
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-083
Online Media:

When the Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art audiovisual records

Creator:
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center (U.S.)  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture  Search this
Extent:
9 Sound recordings (9 audio cassette sound recordings)
0.1 Linear feet (1 box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Place:
Africa, West -- History -- Exhibitions
Africa, Central
Date:
circa 2000-2001
Scope and Contents note:
Audiovisual materials created for an exhibition on African American Dance, held at the Arts and Industries Building December 14, 2000 - June 1, 2001. More than 300 paintings, photographs, sculpture, and archival objects -- some dating to the early 1600s -- are used to trace African American dance from its roots in west and central Africa through the 20th century. On view are masks, robes, drums and musical instruments from Africa, along with works by such artists as Richmond Barthe, Romare Bearden, John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Archibald Motley, Sam Gilliam, and Howardena Pindell. Dancers featured include the Nicholas Brothers, Josephine Baker, Carmen de Lavallade, and Alvin Ailey. Organized by the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce, Ohio. Sponsored by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture. This collection of audiovisual records contains sound recordings of the exhibition script.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
Dance  Search this
African Americans  Search this
African American dance  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Sound recordings
Citation:
When the Spirit Moves: African American Dance in History and Art audiovisual records, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-061
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa78c7bea8e-e46f-463b-b46c-669b5f12a6a3
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-061

CAAHC Army Audiovisual Collection

Creator:
United States. Army  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture  Search this
United States. Army  Search this
Extent:
3 Linear feet (3 boxes)
29 Video recordings (29 U-matic 3/4" video recordings)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Video recordings
Date:
1974-1986
Scope and Contents note:
This collection contains United States Army-produced videos collected by the Center for African American History and Culture. The video programs focus on race relations and blacks in the military.
Related Archival Materials note:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives also houses a collection of audiovisual records documenting exhibitions and other events at the Center for African American History and Culture before it merged with the Anacostia Community Museum.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
CAAHC Army Audiovisual Collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.09-015
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa79aeac4f8-9f2d-4b72-b458-1fe9ff5ec7ce
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-09-015

African American Museums Association Audiovisual Records

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
African American Museums Association  Search this
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Extent:
0.2 Linear feet
75 Sound recordings (71 audio cassette sound recordings ; 4 microcassette sound recordings)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Sound recordings
Museum records
Conferences
Date:
1978-1995
bulk 1978-1979
Scope and Contents note:
This collection contains audio recordings of meetings and conferences led by the African American Museums Association (AAMA). It includes recordings of AAMA events from the years 1978-1995, with the majority being created in 1978 and 1979.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Museum records
Conferences
Sound recordings
Citation:
African American Museums Association Audiovisual Records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.AV09-019
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa72638c14a-4b03-4138-b552-e93635eecc96
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-av09-019

Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art exhibition records

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture  Search this
Willis, Deborah, 1948-  Search this
Extent:
0.9 Linear feet (2 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Exhibition records
Brochures
Correspondence
Slides
Negatives
Photocopies
Date:
1999
Summary:
An exhibition exploring and examining religious imagery in African American art curated by Deborah Willis. The show was organized by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture and held at the Anacostia Gallery February 14, 1999 through June 15, 1999. This exhibit featured over 60 artists including David C. Driskell, Leslie King-Hammond, Radcliffe Bailey, Chester Higgins, Jr., and Valerie Maynard.
Scope and Contents note:
These records document the planning, organizing, execution, and promotion of the exhibition. Materials include correspondence, artist files, administrative records, education packages and brochures.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African American photographers  Search this
African American artists  Search this
Art and religion  Search this
Genre/Form:
Exhibition records -- 1990-2004
Brochures
Correspondence
Slides
Negatives
Photocopies
Citation:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art exhibition records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-011
See more items in:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art exhibition records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7f755c31e-d860-4b6a-a13d-9221b23d9dda
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-011
Online Media:

Docent Training for 'Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art.'

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
2 Video recordings (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1999
Scope and Contents:
Docent training for the exhibition 'Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art' led by Mark Wright, curatorial assistant and researcher, at the Anacostia Museum. Wright explained the exhibition and its components during a talk and walk thru of the exhibition.
Docent training. Related to Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art. Dated 19990213.
Biographical / Historical:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art explored and examined religious imagery in African American art. The exhibition featured over 60 artists including David C. Driskell, Leslie King-Hammond, Radcliffe Bailey, Chester Higgins, Jr., and Valerie Maynard. Curated by Deborah Willis, the exhibition was organized by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture, and held at the Anacostia Gallery from February 14, 1999 through June 15, 1999.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV002241
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Occupation:
Artists  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
African American artists  Search this
Photographers  Search this
African American photographers  Search this
Art  Search this
Photographs  Search this
Religion  Search this
Spirituality  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Docent Training for 'Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art,' Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-011, Item ACMA AV002242
See more items in:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art exhibition records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa75839259c-b58a-4f1d-9a7c-23730f58859f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-011-ref506

Locating the Spirit: Walk Thru Tour

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
3 Video recordings (VHS)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
1999
Scope and Contents:
Curator Deborah Willis leads a walk thru tour, or informal gallery walk, of exhibition 'Locating The Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art' at the Anacostia Museum.
Exhibition tour. Related to Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art. Dated 19990210.
Biographical / Historical:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art explored and examined religious imagery in African American art. The exhibition featured over 60 artists including David C. Driskell, Leslie King-Hammond, Radcliffe Bailey, Chester Higgins, Jr., and Valerie Maynard. Curated by Deborah Willis, the exhibition was organized by the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture, and held at the Anacostia Gallery from February 14, 1999 through June 15, 1999.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV002200

ACMA AV002256
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Occupation:
Artists  Search this
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
African American artists  Search this
Photographers  Search this
African American photographers  Search this
Art  Search this
Photographs  Search this
Religion  Search this
Spirituality  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Locating the Spirit: Walk Thru Tour, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-011, Item ACMA AV002197
See more items in:
Locating the Spirit: Religion and Spirituality in African American Art exhibition records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7de06a82d-413a-4f5a-916a-3f8910a74036
EDAN-URL:
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Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records

Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Names:
Holmes, Linda Janet  Search this
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet (1 box)
10 Video recordings (4 miniDV video recordings ; 6 VHS 1/2" video recordings)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Georgia
Date:
November 19, 2005
Scope and Contents note:
Audiovisual materials related to the Reclaiming Midwives: stills from All my babies exhibition, which was held Nov. 14, 2005-April 2, 2006 at the Anacostia Museum, and at 6 other venues through March 2007. This traveling exhibition was curated by Linda
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Midwifery  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Identifier:
ACMA.03-049
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Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa743019859-c4fa-42dc-89d6-073410ecfd0e
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-03-049

Bringin' in Da Spirit

Creator:
Haynes, Rhonda L.  Search this
Lou's Production Association  Search this
Third World Newsreel (Firm)  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (MiniDV)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Documentary films
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
c 2003
Scope and Contents:
'Bringin' in Da' Spirit' celebrates the history of the midwives, particularly Granny Midwives, in the United States from the earliest days of slavery until today. The documentary film documents the contributions of 'Aunt Margaret' Charles Smith, Maude Callen, Onnie Lee Logan, Gladys Milton to midwifery and health care. Midwives 'Aunt Margaret' Charles Smith, Gladys Milton, Nonkululeko Tyehemba, Afua Hassan, Sakina O'Uhuru, Nicole Deggins, and a few of their clients provide personal stories sharing their knowledge and experience either as a midwife or working with a midwife. They, along with narrator Phylicia Rashad, explain midwives delivered black and white babies, earned respect in the homes of both blacks and whites, cared for the sick and dying, and wrote birth certificates. They explain how midwives impact the high mortality rate of African American babies, the difference between giving birth and being delivered, and modern day birthing centers versus hospital care. The documentary film presents the importance of and need for midwives, and how midwifery has changed over time, including training programs, certifications, instruments, and supplies. The film also explores the spiritual aspect of midwifery. The film contains footage of archival still and moving images of interviews, birthing centers, and the International Center for Traditional Childbearing's Black Midwives and Healers Conference in Portland in 2002.
Documentary film. Screened as part of the Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition. Undated.
Biographical / Historical:
Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition, held at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture from November 13, 2005 - August 6, 2006, documented the life and work of Mary Francis Hill Coley in rural Georgia where she provided midwifery care to thousands for 30 years. The exhibition celebrated the role of Miss Coley (1900-1960) and many other midwives as central forces in the communities they served and traces midwife practices from the earliest days of slavery to today.
General:
Title transcribed from physical asset.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Midwifery  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Documentary films
Citation:
Bringin' in Da Spirit, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-049, Item ACMA AV005244
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Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7fab77048-03db-42b7-83cd-838469df344f
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-049-ref504

All My Babies Rediscovered

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (MiniDV)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
circa 2005
Scope and Contents:
This short film contains excerpts from the 1953 documentary - All My Babies: A Midwife's Own Story directed by George C. Stoney - which featured Mary Coley, a midwife in rural Georgia, and was originally produced to educate granny midwives. Bernard Coley, Mary Coley's grandson, talks about his family learning of the existence of the film and what he remembers about his grandmother in regards to her values, caretaking for her family, and working as a midwife. The film also contains footage of a Coley family reunion in Albany, Georgia; and states the Coley family created an endowment in Mary Coley's name at Albany State University and established a scholarship fund for students who intend to pursue health care in rural, underserved areas. In 2002, All My Babies: A Midwife's Own Story was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Short film containing excerpts of film and interview. Part of the Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition. Undated.
Biographical / Historical:
Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition, held at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture from November 13, 2005 - August 6, 2006, documented the life and work of Mary Francis Hill Coley in rural Georgia where she provided midwifery care to thousands for 30 years. The exhibition celebrated the role of Miss Coley (1900-1960) and many other midwives as central forces in the communities they served and traces midwife practices from the earliest days of slavery to today.
General:
Title transcribed from the Internet Archive as titled by producer Elliot Margolies.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Midwifery  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
All My Babies Rediscovered, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-049, Item ACMA AV005242
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Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7b120a360-e9e6-4d25-9cf0-2ce6dbad711b
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-049-ref505

Margaret C. Smith: A Midwife Remembered

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
1 Video recording (MiniDV)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
circa 2005
Scope and Contents:
This short recording contains a brief news report from WTTO-TV (WB 21 - Birmingham, Alabama) and excerpts from an interview with 'Aunt Margaret' Charles Smith. The news report briefly covers Aunt Margaret's funeral and celebration of her life in Eutaw, Alabama as well as a brief history of her life and her values. Keith Hawkins - Aunt Margaret's grandson, Denise Williams - who was delivered by Aunt Margaret, and Linda J. Holmes - co-author of the book 'Listen to Me Good: The Life Story of an Alabama Midwife' - talks about Aunt Margaret, particularly about how she continued to practice midwifery despite the passage of law outlawing traditional midwifery. During an interview with Holmes, Aunt Margaret speaks about her journey to become a midwife and working as a midwife in Green County, Alabmama; describes a specific experience when she delivered twins; and explains she provided midwifery services for free
News report and interview excerpts. Part of the Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition. Undated.
Biographical / Historical:
Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support exhibition, held at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture from November 13, 2005 - August 6, 2006, documented the life and work of Mary Francis Hill Coley in rural Georgia where she provided midwifery care to thousands for 30 years. The exhibition celebrated the role of Miss Coley (1900-1960) and many other midwives as central forces in the communities they served and traces midwife practices from the earliest days of slavery to today.
General:
Title transcribed from contents of recording.
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Midwifery  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Margaret C. Smith: A Midwife Remembered, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-049, Item ACMA AV005243
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Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa7653f06dc-f137-4776-ad77-ef98b6a43a99
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-049-ref506

Robert Galbraith: Interview and Exhibition Tour, Reclaiming Midwives

Creator:
Anacostia Museum  Search this
Names:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Anacostia Neighborhood Museum  Search this
Collection Creator:
Anacostia Community Museum  Search this
Extent:
3 Video recordings (MiniDV)
Type:
Archival materials
Video recordings
Place:
Anacostia (Washington, D.C.)
Washington (D.C.)
United States
Date:
2005
Scope and Contents:
Photographer Robert Galbraith talked about his early life and how he eventually landed in the field of photography as well as his experience in the military. He detailed some of his explorations in the fields of photography and filmmaking. Specifically, Galbraith spoke about the making of 'All My Babies' and George C. Stoney, the director and producer of the film. He talked about creating photographic stills for the film. After the interview, Galbraith led a tour through the photographic section of the exhibition 'Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support;' he spoke about the technical and contextual aspects of the prints. Interview was conducted by Gail S. Lowe.
Interview and exhibition tour. Related to the exhibition 'Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support.' Dated 20051207.
Biographical / Historical:
Through photographs, drawings, diary entries, and birthing equipment, 'Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support' documented the life and work of Mary Francis Hill Coley in rural Georgia where she provided midwifery care to thousands for 30 years. Working with women, black and white, she was held in high regard in her community for addressing the social and spiritual concerns of those she touched. The exhibition celebrated the role of Miss Coley (1900-1960) and many other midwives as central forces in the communities they served, and traced midwife practices from the earliest days of slavery to today. The featured photographers were Robert Galbraith and W. Eugene Smith, both formerly with Life magazine, and Chester Higgins Jr. of The New York Times. The exhibition was on display at the Anacostia Museum from November 13, 2005 - August 6, 2006.
Local Numbers:
ACMA AV005164

ACMA AV005165
Collection Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist at acmarchives@si.edu.
Topic:
African Americans  Search this
Photographers  Search this
Photography  Search this
Photographs  Search this
Midwives  Search this
Midwifery  Search this
Museum exhibits  Search this
Genre/Form:
Video recordings
Citation:
Robert Galbraith: Interview and Exhibition Tour, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
ACMA.03-049, Item ACMA AV005163
See more items in:
Reclaiming Midwives: Pillars of Community Support audiovisual records
Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa751c6297d-7350-4098-9fe2-055dafa1c323
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-acma-03-049-ref507

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