Manufactured by:

Smith Corona, American, 1886  Search this

Owned by:

Robert Churchwell, American, 1917 - 2009  Search this

Medium:

metal, plastic, rubber

Dimensions:

5 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (14.9 x 16.5 x 32.1 cm)

Type:

typewriters

Place used:

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date:

1970s

Description:

A dark and light brown typewriter with white keys. There is wood paneling at the front of the typewriter with a label that reads “SCM / SMITH-CORONA / Coronet / AUTOMATIC 12.” The typewriter is electric and has a white cord and plug. In white type on the back of the typewriter is “SCM / SMITH-CORONA / MADE IN U.S.A.” An ink ribbon still attached to typewriter.

Topic:

African American  Search this

American South  Search this

Journalism  Search this

Race relations  Search this

U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mrs. Mary Churchwell and Dr. Kevin Churchwell and Mrs. Gloria Churchwell

Object number:

2013.62.1

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

Exhibition:

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View:

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53223cbbc-b90b-42b5-8c93-29fea117a85c

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.62.1