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Henry P. Whitehead collection

Collector:
Whitehead, Henry Preston, 1917-2002  Search this
Extent:
156.91 Linear feet (178 boxes)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Pamphlets
Sound recordings
Clippings
Memorabilia
Newspapers
Photographs
Books
Brochures
Date:
1843-2010
bulk 1940-1986
Summary:
The papers of historian Henry P. Whitehead measure 156.91 linear feet and date from 1843 to 2010 (bulk 1945-1986). The collection documents Whitehead's careers, as well as his family and personal life. The collection also includes the personal papers of Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney and the Howard Theatre Foundation. The combined collection is comprised of black theatrical memorabilia; materials relating to civil rights activities in the District of Columbia; and the African American experience in general. Included are playbills, sheet music, admission tickets, newspapers, magazines, books, photographs, clippings, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, sound recordings, research files, and other material.
Scope and Contents note:
The papers of historian Henry P. Whitehead measure 156.91 linear feet and date from 1843 to 2010 (bulk 1945-1986). The collection includes the personal papers of Henry P. Whitehead, Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney and the Howard Theatre Foundation. The collection is divided into four series.

Series I focuses on Whitehead and includes papers dating from 1843 to his death in 2011. This series includes biographical material including a large amount of appointment books, identification and membership cards, resumes, certificates, and personal and family material. There is a limited amount of correspondence, which focuses on his personal relationships with family, friends, and general correspondence relating primarily to his work as a local historian.

Also found within Whitehead's papers are countless records from his time employed by the Washington DC government. Materials include memoranda, notes, research material, handbooks, guides, manuals, affirmative action info and records, affirmative action plans, promotion recommendations, recruitment plans and summaries, personnel files (complaints), civil actions and reports related too Whitehead's 37 years of government employment. It reflects the activities of numerous departments, primarily in regards to employment and affirmative action.

There are also a number of files that document Whitehead's involvement in numerous community organizations. Among the organizations in which Whitehead was involved include U Street Festival, Lincoln Corporation, and the U Street Theater Foundation. The papers of the U Street Foundation document the production and establishment of the annual U Street Festival. The Lincoln Theater Foundation and the U Street Theater Foundation papers document the efforts to reopen the Lincoln Theater. Also included are Whitehead's research on the Lincoln as well as old Lincoln Theatre programs. Additionally found within this series are documents and clippings on the economic development within Washington DC particularly in the Shaw/U Street location.

The majority of this series consists of printed material. Printed material in this series includes books, clippings, magazines, newsletters, newspapers, press releases, sheet music, programs as well as promotional material for several Washington DC theaters and organizations. There is a large quantity of theater programs dating from 1900-1986. The majority of the clippings and magazines are theater related topics, coupled with a miscellaneous selection of clippings on topics that presumably captured Whitehead's attention.

Research, notes and writings include a large amount of scrapbooks compiled by Whitehead of mostly photocopied clippings documenting Washington DC history, African American theater history, and general African American history. Five scrapbooks were compiled by an unknown source and were previously housed in the New York Public Library collection. Two scrapbooks are about general theater history one about Frances Starr and one about Margaret Anglin. There is also one scrapbook pertaiing to Mae Hall. Also included are a large amount of research notes and notebooks along with general miscellaneous notes.

There are several photographs of African Americans in the performing arts as well as images of Washington DC and several unidentified men, women, and children.

Audio recordings include 23 cassette from the Alexandria Church of God.

The remainder of the collection consists of the papers of Tomlinson D. Todd, Elizabeth B. Delaney, and those about the Howard Theatre.

The Howard Theatre papers are arranged in Series II and include documents relating to the Washington DC historic Howard Theatre and date from 1910 to 1986. The papers in this series predominantly document the Howard Theatre Foundation's efforts to reestablish and run the Howard Theatre in which Whitehead was the vice president. Records include business correspondence, founding documents, photographs, memoranda, press releases, member lists, financial records, clippings, and scrapbooks of clippings pertaining to the organization and theatre.

The correspondence in the collection include a handful of letters from the Washington DC government along with individuals and organizations. Also included is a large amount of interoffice memoradums.

Administrative records include lawsuits, resolutions, meeting minutes, grant proposals, press releases, memoranda, member lists, studies and reports.

Financial records include check stubs, receipts, invoices, bank statements, expenses, and contribution lists. Printed material includes original and photocopied clippings relating to the history and coverage of the foundation activities. Mostly promotional material as flyers, brochures, and press releases along with programs. In particular two 1920 Howard Theatre programs.

The scrapbooks of original and photocopied clippings compiled by Whitehead chronicle the history of the theatre and coverage of the foundation activities.

There are three VHS cassette featuring Whitehead discussing the Howard Theatre. Also found in series 2 are numerous stock investment record books belonging to A.E. Lichtman one of the early managers of the Howard Theatre. In addition early correspondence between Lichtman and the Rex Amusement Company concerning operational management issues of the Howard Theatre.

The Tomlinson D. Todd papers are arranged in Series III and date from 1902-1986 they include organization files, collected printed materials, subject files, and personal papers.

The collection includes materials relating to organizations in which there was a relationship to Todd's work and in which he had an interest primarily during the 1940s and 1950s, organizations include the National Negro Congress (ca, 1946-1947); the Congress for Industrial Organizations (1943-1947); National Council of Negro Women (1947-1949); Committee for Racial Democracy in the Nation's Capital (1947-1948).

The subject files include documents from three of Todd's organizations; Institute on Race Relation, Club Internationale, and his radio program "Americans All". As well as printed material from Todd's alma mater Lincoln University.

The largest subject file is "Americans All" which includes radio scripts as well as audio recording of a few programs and public service announcements. Also found are several black and white photographs of Todd at the radio studio. Printed materials include newspapers, leaflets, convention proceedings, and flyers, There are a large amount of programs ranging from church worship to convention as well as performance. Also present is a small amount of personal papers, including resumes, certificates, admission tickets, family documents, and travel ephemera from his all expense paid trip to Nigeria.

There are a few photographs of Todd at functions and with notable individuals as well as some family, friends and travel.

Elizabeth's B. Delaney papers are arranged in Series IV and date from 1874-1973.

The papers primarily document her involvement in four organizations, the Grand Oder of Odd Fellow of Kentucky, the Order Eastern Star Kentucky, the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Kentucky and the National Association of Colored Women. There is a small amount of printed material belonging to her son primarily the Alpha Phi Alpha material and Gospel Choral Sheet Music, and books.

The Scrapbook was complied by Whitehead consisting of photocopied clipping documenting the life of Elizabeth B. Delaney.
Arrangement note:
This collection is arranged into four series:

Series 1: Henry P. Whitehead papers Series 2: Howard Theatre Series 3: Tomlinson D. Todd Series 4. Elizabeth B. Delaney
Biographical/Historical note:
Henry Preston Whitehead Jr., was a native of Columbus Ohio. A graduate of Ohio State University, where he also attended law school and was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Mr. Whitehead discovered Washington's "Black Broadway" in 1940, when he was a soldier in town on a weekend furlough. As he served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. Prior to moving to Washington DC Henry P. Whitehead worked for five years as a liquor inspector. Mr. Whitehead moved to Washington D.C. in 1949 and worked for the Post Office before working for the District of Columbia government where he stayed 21 years. He led several equal employment initiatives during the 1960s and 1970s, and was last employed as associate director of the District's Office of Human Rights. In 1980 after putting in 37 years of government service Mr. Whitehead retired. Mr. Whitehead was an historian who led efforts to restore Washington's U Street cultural corridor and achieved recognition as an authority on and collector of black theatrical memorabilia. Mr. Whitehead worked to promote and preserve the city's rich African American cultural heritage.

Mr. Whitehead, served as the chairman and president for 10 years of the Howard Theater Foundation Inc., which he helped establish. There he led the effort to include Howard Theatre in the National Register of Historic Places.

Similarly he was an active member of the U Street Festival Foundation. He was an adviser to the Kennedy Center, Anacostia Museum, and other Smithsonian Institution units and contributed materials to their exhibitions. He was also a consultant to historical documentaries broadcast on public television and radio, including PBS's "Duke Ellington's Washington." His writings included "Remembering U Street," a book used for annual festivals in the historic area.

Mr. Whitehead was also the founder and board member of the Lincoln Theatre Foundation.

Henry P. Whitehead Jr. died on January 8th 2002 at the age of 84.
Provenance:
The collection was donated to the Anacostia Community Museum on September 1, 2005 by Michael A. Watkins.
Restrictions:
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Rights:
The Henry P. Whitehead collection is the physical property of the Anacostia Community Museum. Literary and copyright belong to the author/creator or their legal heirs and assigns. Rights to work produced during the normal course of Museum business resides with the Anacostia Community Museum. For further information, and to obtain permission to publish or reproduce, contact the Museum Archives.
Topic:
Howard Theatre (Washington, D.C.)  Search this
African Americans  Search this
National Negro Congress (U.S.)  Search this
National Council of Negro Women  Search this
Radio broadcasting  Search this
African American neighborhoods  Search this
African American musicians  Search this
Genre/Form:
Pamphlets
Sound recordings
Clippings
Memorabilia -- 20th century
Newspapers
Photographs
Books
Brochures
Citation:
Henry P. Whitehead collection, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Michael A. Watkins.
Identifier:
ACMA.06-042
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Archival Repository:
Anacostia Community Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/qa751389911-f3d5-474b-82b4-126047b9cc46
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-acma-06-042
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Correspondence and envelopes of Philip St. George

Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Series Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Series Donor:
Becker, John M.  Search this
Gay Officers Action League. GOAL  Search this
Heritage of Pride (HOP)  Search this
Rohrbaugh, Richard  Search this
Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA)  Search this
Series Creator:
Hirsch, Leonard  Search this
Guest, Barbara  Search this
Barna, Joseph T.  Search this
Guest, Michael E.  Search this
Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019  Search this
Extent:
176 Items
Type:
Archival materials
Letters
Date:
1945 to 1953
Scope and Contents:
These letters are clues to a secret life. This is a series of letters and addressed envelopes sent to Philip St. George (?-1997) of New York City who, from all indications, identified as being a closeted gay man. George's correspondents, who may have also have been gay or bisexual, tell of their experiences in the armed forces after World War II and their life after the war, 1945-1953.
Arrangement:
In Box 84, Folders 1 - 10.
Local Numbers:
AC1146-0000117-01 to AC1146-0000273 (AC Scan)
Restrictions:
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
Series Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
LGBT  Search this
Homosexuality  Search this
Genre/Form:
Letters
Series Citation:
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 13: St. George, Philip / 13.1: Correspondence and envelopes
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep859ce5d95-b8bb-4f26-8d04-1541e00c1ac2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1146-ref2773
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Random records of a lifetime, 1846-1931 [actually 1932] volume III, part I-II, Yellowstone explorations, 1872-1878

Title:
Random records, vol. 3, pt. 1-2
Creator:
Holmes, William Henry 1846-1933  Search this
Author:
Hayden, F. V (Ferdinand Vandeveer) 1829-1887  Search this
Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories (U.S.)  Search this
Subject:
Holmes, William Henry 1846-1933  Search this
Physical description:
1 volume illustrations, clippings, photographs, letters. 27 cm
Type:
Electronic resources
Place:
Yellowstone National Park
Date:
1870
1870-1932
Topic:
Geology  Search this
Call number:
CT275.H75 A1 v. 3
CT275.H75 A1
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1063467
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Westbury Music Fair: Ben Vereen and Nancy Wilson

Referenced:
Wilson, Nancy  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 9 in x 5 5/8 in; 22.86 cm x 14.2875 cm
Object Name:
Playbill
program
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1977
Credit Line:
Gift of Corinne and Joseph H. Glass
ID Number:
2005.3021.126
Nonaccession number:
2005.3021
Catalog number:
2005.3021.126
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-49ca-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1290728

Bob Cats; Shine

Recording artist:
Phil Zito and his New Orleans International City Dixielanders  Search this
Manufacturer:
Columbia  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States
Recording date:
1949
Related Publication:
Jazz Records 1942-1962, Vol. 8: Te - Z
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.529
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
38752
C-199
Catalog number:
1978.0670.529
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Family & Social Life
Jazz
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-f0f6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_668352
Online Media:

Oklahoma Blues; With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming

Recording artist:
Page, Patti  Search this
Manufacturer:
Mercury  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; x 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: Illinois, Chicago
Release date:
1949
Credit Line:
Gift of Eula W. Wake in Memory of Harry Wake
ID Number:
1981.0656.299
Maker number:
5344
Accession number:
1981.0656
Catalog number:
1981.0656.299
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Music & Musical Instruments
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-00b1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_672124

"I 'Wanna' Sing About You"

Publisher:
Irving Berlin, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 in x 9 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm
Object Name:
sheet music
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Publishing date:
1931
ID Number:
1983.0694.07
Accession number:
1983.0694
Catalog number:
1983.0694.07
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Music & Musical Instruments
Popular Entertainment
Sheet Music
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-00c8-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_679671

Milky White Way; Right John

Recording artist:
CBS Trumpeteers  Search this
Arranger:
Johnson, Joseph  Search this
Manufacturer:
Nashboro  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson
Release date:
1959
ID Number:
1996.0153.08691
Catalog number:
1996.0153.08691
Label number:
641
Accession number:
1996.0153
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Religion
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-d895-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1233265
Online Media:

Set model for the Broadway musical Follies

Measurements:
overall: 11 in x 20 1/2 in x 13 in; 27.94 cm x 52.07 cm x 33.02 cm
overall: 11 in x 20 1/2 in x 13 in; 27.94 cm x 52.07 cm x 33.02 cm
Object Name:
model, set
Subject:
Theater  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Ted Chapin
ID Number:
2011.0174.01
Accession number:
2011.0174
Catalog number:
2011.0174.01
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-5ebd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1410745
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Paisley Park skateboard deck, "Paisley Grabs Back"

Artist:
Tseng, Winston  Search this
Physical Description:
wood (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 31 1/2 in x 8 1/4 in x 2 in; 80.01 cm x 20.955 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name:
skateboard deck
skatedeck
Date made:
2017
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
Politics  Search this
ID Number:
2017.0325.01
Accession number:
2017.0325
Catalog number:
2017.0325.01
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-bde0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1864988
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Hanging Klansman skate deck created by Jim Thieba

Maker:
REAL Skateboards  Search this
Physical Description:
wood, maple (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 2 in x 9 3/4 in x 31 1/2 in; 5.08 cm x 24.765 cm x 80.01 cm
Object Name:
skate deck
skatedeck
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
cs  Search this
ID Number:
2019.0225.01
Accession number:
2019.0225
Catalog number:
2019.0225.01
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b5-016c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1968763
Online Media:

Pushing Boarders Event Program, 2019

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 8 1/4 in x 6 in x 1/2 in; 20.955 cm x 15.24 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
program
program, skateboarding
Date made:
2019
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
ID Number:
2019.3079.05
Nonaccession number:
2019.3079
Catalog number:
2019.3079.05
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4b3ef2a1a-a463-6820-e053-15f76fa0fcfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1988294
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Bernie Sanders political skate sticker, 2020

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
adhesive (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name:
skate sticker
sticker, skateboarding
Date made:
2020
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
recreational  Search this
ID Number:
2019.3079.14.2
Nonaccession number:
2019.3079
Catalog number:
2019.3079.14.2
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4b3ef2a1a-a489-6820-e053-15f76fa0fcfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1988339

Abolish Ice political skate sticker

Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
adhesive (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name:
skate sticker
sticker, skateboarding
Date made:
2020
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
recreational  Search this
ID Number:
2019.3079.14.3
Nonaccession number:
2019.3079
Catalog number:
2019.3079.14.3
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4b3ef2a1a-a48b-6820-e053-15f76fa0fcfa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1988341

Farah Fawcett doll with skateboards

Depicted:
Fawcett, Farah  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 9 in x 3 in x 1 1/2 in; 22.86 cm x 7.62 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
doll, skateboarding
Date made:
1977
Subject:
skateboarding  Search this
Women  Search this
Television  Search this
ID Number:
2022.0032.01
Accession number:
2022.0032
Catalog number:
2022.0032.01
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Sports & Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4432acfd7-92b0-4071-8359-a50d05d12a15
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_2015002

Jackalopes, Cowboys and Coalmines: A Photographic Survey of Energy Development in Wyoming

Artist:
Penny Diane Wolin, born Cheyenne, WY 1953  Search this
Medium:
chromogenic color print
Dimensions:
image: 8 5/8 × 12 1/2 in. (21.9 × 31.7 cm)
Type:
Photography-Photoprint
Date:
1979
Topic:
Figure male\waist length  Search this
Recreation\leisure\smoking  Search this
Landscape\Wyoming  Search this
Occupation\service\fireman  Search this
Dress\uniform\fireman uniform  Search this
Architecture\vehicle\fire engine  Search this
Credit Line:
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Object number:
1983.63.1696
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Smithsonian American Art Museum Collection
Department:
Graphic Arts
Data Source:
Smithsonian American Art Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/vk72ca196e7-5b46-496e-9f7d-fe9067f2ce05
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:saam_1983.63.1696

San Antonio Shout; Tin Roof Blues

Recording artist:
New Orleans Rhythm Kings  Search this
Manufacturer:
Brunswick  Search this
Physical Description:
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1934
Release date:
1949
Related Publication:
Rust, Brian. Jazz Records 1897-1942, Vol. 2
Credit Line:
Gift of Lucy C. Shain in memory of James Lewis Shain
ID Number:
1978.0670.065
Accession number:
1978.0670
Maker number:
80118
Catalog number:
1978.0670.065
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Popular Entertainment
Music & Musical Instruments
Family & Social Life
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-bb32-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_663270
Online Media:

I'm Wishing; One Song

Recording artist:
Lyn Murray and his Orchestra  Search this
Marsh, Audrey  Search this
Knox, Harrison  Search this
Manufacturer:
Decca  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
shellac (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in; 25.4 cm
Object Name:
sound recording
Place made:
United States: New York, New York
Recording date:
1944
Related Publication:
Discography of American Historical Recordings
Credit Line:
Gift of Asbeth Lee and Jack M. Eichner
ID Number:
1979.1023.116
Accession number:
1979.1023
Maker number:
23328
A-368
Catalog number:
1979.1023.116
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Family & Social Life
Sound Recordings
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-e5ed-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_668310

Epigramatist to the Theatre Guild

Artist:
Roland Keith Young, 1887 - 1953  Search this
Sitter:
Lawrence Langner, 30 May 1890 - 26 Dec 1962  Search this
Medium:
Ink on paper
Dimensions:
24.2cm x 14.7cm (9 1/2" x 5 13/16"), Accurate
Type:
Drawing
Date:
c. 1925
Topic:
Lawrence Langner: Male  Search this
Lawrence Langner: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
Lawrence Langner: Literature\Writer\Playwright  Search this
Lawrence Langner: Performing Arts\Producer\Theater  Search this
Lawrence Langner: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Entertainment\Theater  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Harry Ransom Center
Object number:
73.131.16
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm478a5eb48-ba1c-4b45-9229-a309dca3c3c1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_73.131.16

Dallas Leaders

Artist:
Victor Lallier, 22 Apr 1912 - 11 Sep 1995  Search this
Sitter:
Bernard Francis Mclain, 1891 - 1968  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers, 11 May 1890 - 6 Jul 1961  Search this
Robert Gerald Storey, 1893 - 1981  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence, 5 Nov 1891 - 25 Dec 1960  Search this
John Elvin Mitchell, Jr., 1896 - 1972  Search this
Edward Henry Cary, 28 Feb 1872 - 11 Dec 1953  Search this
Robert Lee Thornton, 10 Aug 1880 - 15 Feb 1964  Search this
David Lefkowitz, 1880 - 1955  Search this
William Hawley Atwell, 9 Jun 1869 - 22 Dec 1961  Search this
Umphrey Lee, 23 Mar 1893 - 23 Jun 1958  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle, 1879 - 1967  Search this
Nathan Adams, 26 Nov 1869 - 17 Jun 1966  Search this
Thomas Carbry Gooch, 1880 - 1952  Search this
John William Carpenter, 31 Aug 1881 - 16 Jun 1959  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
274.5 x 518.5 cm (108 1/16 x 204 1/8"), estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1952-54
Topic:
Bernard Francis Mclain: Male  Search this
Bernard Francis Mclain: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Male  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Law and Crime\Lawyer  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Visual Arts\Visual arts administrator\Art museum administrator\Art museum trustee  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Military and Intelligence\Army  Search this
J. Woodall Rodgers: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Robert Gerald Storey: Male  Search this
Robert Gerald Storey: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Male  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Business and Finance\Banker  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist\Patron of the arts  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\University trustee  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Military and Intelligence\Army  Search this
Frederick Farrel Florence: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
John Elvin Mitchell, Jr.: Male  Search this
John Elvin Mitchell, Jr.: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Male  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Education and Scholarship\Founder  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\Dean  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Society and Social Change\Administrator\Historical society administrator\Founder  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Professor\Medicine  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Medicine and Health\Physician\Ophthalmologist  Search this
Edward Henry Cary: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Robert Lee Thornton: Male  Search this
Robert Lee Thornton: Business and Finance\Banker  Search this
Robert Lee Thornton: Politics and Government\Public official\Mayor  Search this
Robert Lee Thornton: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
David Lefkowitz: Male  Search this
David Lefkowitz: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy\Rabbi  Search this
David Lefkowitz: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
William Hawley Atwell: Male  Search this
William Hawley Atwell: Law and Crime\Judge  Search this
William Hawley Atwell: Law and Crime\Legal scholar  Search this
William Hawley Atwell: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Male  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Literature\Writer  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Religion and Spirituality\Clergy\Pastor  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Education and Scholarship\Scholar  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\College administrator\Dean  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Umphrey Lee: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Professor\Theology  Search this
Nathan Adams: Male  Search this
Nathan Adams: Politics and Government\Government official  Search this
Nathan Adams: Business and Finance\Banker  Search this
Nathan Adams: Business and Finance\Accounting\Bookkeeper  Search this
Nathan Adams: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Thomas Carbry Gooch: Male  Search this
Thomas Carbry Gooch: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
John William Carpenter: Male  Search this
John William Carpenter: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist\Rancher  Search this
John William Carpenter: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Insurance agent  Search this
John William Carpenter: Science and Technology\Engineer\Electrical engineer  Search this
John William Carpenter: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle: Male  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Real estate agent  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle: Society and Social Change\Philanthropist  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle: Business and Finance\Businessperson\Business executive\Entertainment\Theater  Search this
Karl Hoblitzelle: Society and Social Change\Civic leader  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Dallas Historical Society
Object number:
82.23
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4a16c1cb7-fda7-4612-954e-66b1659a6a13
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_82.23

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