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certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Treat, Charles Henry  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Vernon, William Tecumseh  Search this
Issuing bank:
First National Bank of Williamsburg  Search this
Depicted:
Harrison, Benjamin  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Indiana, Williamsburg
BEP certification date:
1917-04-13
Plate date:
1907-02-12
Series date:
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-IN-box 7  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.008627
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.008627
Bank charter number:
8625
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-6c41-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1472212

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Roberts, Ellis Henry  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke  Search this
Issuing bank:
Merchants National Bank of Sauk Centre  Search this
Depicted:
McKinley, William  Search this
McCulloch, Hugh  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Minnesota, Sauk Centre
BEP certification date:
1902-09-26
1902-09-26
1902-09-26
Plate date:
1902-05-31
1902-05-31
1902-05-31
Series date:
1902
1902
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-MN-box 4  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.017989
Catalog number:
297219.017989
Accession number:
297219
Bank charter number:
6417
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-6918-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1481575

Receiver, Western Wireless, Type 7, Earhart, 1935 Pacific Flight

Manufacturer:
Western Wireless  Search this
Materials:
Metal, phenolic, and glass
Dimensions:
3-D: 34.5 × 33.5 × 27cm, 10.8kg (13 9/16 × 13 3/16 × 10 5/8 in., 23 13/16lb.)
Type:
AVIONICS-Communication
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Date:
1930-1934
Credit Line:
Gift of American Legion Post 678
Inventory Number:
A19500109000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9a37f241b-75cf-44a4-a5a2-d0e1015db564
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19500109000
Online Media:

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Huston, James Nelson  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Rosecrans, William S.  Search this
Issuing bank:
Haskell National Bank  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Texas, Haskell
BEP certification date:
1909-01-20
Plate date:
1890-11-25
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-TX-box 5  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.040339
Catalog number:
297219.040339
Accession number:
297219
Bank charter number:
4474
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-da76-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1503929

Sea Anchor, Lockheed Sirius "Tingmissartoq"

Materials:
Canvas and hemp rope
Dimensions:
3-D (Flat): 102.2 × 48.3 × 3.8cm (40 1/4 × 19 × 1 1/2 in.)
3-D: 96.5 x 45.7cm, 0.9kg (38 x 18 in., 2lb.)
Type:
EQUIPMENT-Mission Support
Date:
1931-1933
Credit Line:
Transferred from the USAF Museum
Inventory Number:
A20030068012
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dfcd7b0c-2db0-48b0-9544-c985687a09e9
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20030068012
Online Media:

Joseph Spence - "Face to Face That I Shall Know Him" [Official Audio]

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2009-04-14T16:34:37.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
See more by:
smithsonianfolkways
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianfolkways
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_70U_se5sfeA

Joseph Spence - "Brownskin Gal" [Official Audio]

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2009-04-13T20:10:53.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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smithsonianfolkways
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianfolkways
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_VVSV5UGZtRw

Joseph Spence - "I'm Going to Live That Life" [Official Audio]

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2009-04-14T16:27:47.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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smithsonianfolkways
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianfolkways
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_gtratgdMI4E

Joseph Spence - "Jump in the Line" [Official Audio]

Creator:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2009-04-14T16:49:59.000Z
YouTube Category:
Music  Search this
Topic:
Cultural property  Search this
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smithsonianfolkways
Data Source:
Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
YouTube Channel:
smithsonianfolkways
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_hugq2HWRt8o

Sand Creek Massacre: 10 Multigenerational Impacts - Tom Meier

Creator:
National Museum of the American Indian  Search this
Type:
Symposia
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2014-10-16T19:49:21.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Native Americans;American Indians  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianNMAI
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianNMAI
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_82_7xkAgMk8

The Cyrus Cylinder: The Discovery and Creation of an Icon

Creator:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2013-05-20T20:12:53.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, Asian  Search this
See more by:
FreerSackler
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
YouTube Channel:
FreerSackler
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_Q2qKQngMszM

Robert Ryman : the charter series, 14 January 1988 through 13 March 1988, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Author:
Ryman, Robert 1930-2019-  Search this
Author:
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art  Search this
Subject:
Ryman, Robert 1930-2019  Search this
Physical description:
1 folded sheet ([7] p.) : ill. ; 26 cm
Type:
Books
Exhibitions
Exhibition catalogs
Date:
1988
C1988
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1034469

A History of Pop-up and Movable Books: 700 Years of Paper Engineering

Creator:
Smithsonian Institution  Search this
Type:
Lectures
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2010-11-29T17:17:22.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
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SmithsonianVideos
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianVideos
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_iDJJOaZ1myM

Moses and Frances Asch Collection

Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Names:
Courlander, Harold, 1908-1996  Search this
Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967  Search this
Jenkins, Ella  Search this
Leadbelly, 1885-1949  Search this
Ramsey, Frederic, 1915-1995  Search this
Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014  Search this
Extent:
841 Cubic feet
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Date:
1926-1986
bulk 1948-1986
Summary:
This collection, which dates from 1926-1986, documents the output of Moses Asch through the various record labels he founded and co-founded, and includes some of his personal papers. The Asch collection includes published recordings, master tapes, outtakes, business records, correspondence, photographs, and film.
Scope and Contents:
The Moses and Frances Asch Collection measures 841 cubic feet and dates from 1926-1987, with some contemporary, relevant correspondence, clippings, and ephemera added after 1987.

Most of the collection consists of audio recordings (commercial 78 rpm and long-playing records, open reel tapes, acetate discs, and test pressings), correspondence with recording artists and producers, artwork, photographs, ephemera, clippings, record production materials, writings, and business papers relating to Folkways Records. Materials relating to Folkways Records can be found primarily in the Correspondence, Folkways Production, Business Records, Photographs, Artwork, Sound Recordings, and Film series.

The collection also contains some biographical materials and personal correspondence, including materials related to Asch's first business, Radio Laboratories, located in the Biographical Materials series. Correspondence, ephemera, photographs, record production materials, business papers, and recordings relating to Asch's record labels before Folkways Records (Asch Recordings, Disc Company of America, Cub Records) are located in the Early Label Materials series as well as the Audio Recordings and Photographs series.
Arrangement note:
The collection is arranged in 10 series:

Series 1: Correspondence, 1942-1987

Series 2: Folkways Production, 1946-1987

Series 3: Business Records, 1940-1987

Series 4: Woody Guthrie papers, 1927-1985

Series 5: Early Label Materials, 1940-1949

Series 6: Biographical Materials, 1926-1987

Series 7: Photographs

Series 8: Artwork

Series 9: Audio Recordings

Series 10: Film

At this time, the collection is partially processed. Please contact rinzlerarchives@si.edu for more information.
Biographical/Historical note:
The son of Yiddish writer Sholem Asch, Moses Asch was born in Poland in 1905. His childhood was spent in Poland, France, Germany, and New York. While young, Asch developed an interest in radio electronics, which ultimately lead him to his life's work, recording the music and sounds of the world. He established several record labels in succession, sometimes partnering with other record companies. Two of his fist record companies, Asch Recordings and DISC Co. of America, went bankrupt. They were followed by his best-known label, Folkways Records, which was founded in 1948 with Marian Distler (1919-1964). He was still working on Folkways recordings when he died in 1986.

Folkways Records sought to document the entire world of sound. The 2,168 titles Asch released on Folkways include traditional and contemporary music from around the world, spoken word in many languages, and documentary recordings of individuals, communities, and current events. Asch's business practices revolved around the commitment to keep every recording issued by Folkways in print, despite low sales. Asch stayed afloat by cutting costs where he could (such as color printing) and offering a high-quality product, meticulously recorded and accompanied by extensive liner notes. In doing this, he could charge a slightly higher price than other commercial outfits. Despite a tenuous relationship with financial solvency, Folkways grew to be not only one of the most important independent record companies in the United States in the 20th century, but also one of the largest and most influential record companies in the world.

Moses Asch's record labels featured famous and lesser known American writers, poets, documentarians, ethnographers, and grass roots musicians on commercial recordings. American folk icon Woody Guthrie recorded on the Asch, Disc, and Folkways labels, and the Asch Collection includes some of his correspondence, lyrics, drawings, and writings. The collection also includes correspondence with other notable musicians and artists such as John Cage, Langston Hughes, Margaret Walker, Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter, Pete Seeger, Peggy Seeger, Ewan MacColl, Alan Lomax, Henry Cowell, and Kenneth Patchen. Also in the collection are ethnographic field notes and photographs by as well as correspondence with Béla Barók, Sidney Robertson Cowell, Harold Courlander, Helen Creighton, Laura Boulton, and Samuel Charters. Asch hired various prominent artists and graphic designers including David Stone Martin, Ben Shahn, John Carlis, and Ronald Clyne to create album cover art for his recordings. Much of the original art and designs for these covers can be found in the Asch Collection.

Asch's output of recordings on various labels, including published recordings, open reel master tapes, outtakes, and acetate disks, in addition to his business papers, correspondence, photographs, and other files were acquired by the Smithsonian Institution in 1987. The collection came to the Smithsonian with the understanding that all 2168 titles under the Folkways label would be kept available in perpetuity.
Shared Stewardship of Collections:
The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage acknowledges and respects the right of artists, performers, Folklife Festival participants, community-based scholars, and knowledge-keepers to collaboratively steward representations of themselves and their intangible cultural heritage in media produced, curated, and distributed by the Center. Making this collection accessible to the public is an ongoing process grounded in the Center's commitment to connecting living people and cultures to the materials this collection represents. To view the Center's full shared stewardship policy, which defines our protocols for addressing collections-related inquiries and concerns, please visit https://doi.org/10.25573/data.21771155.
Provenance:
Ralph Rinzler arranged the Smithsonian's acquisition of the Moses and Frances Asch Collection in 1987, beginning with Asch before his death in 1986 and continuing with extensive discussions between Rinzler and the Asch family. Since its acquisition, archivist Jeff Place and others have added contemporary, relevant correspondence with Folkways artists and related individuals.
Restrictions:
Access to the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections is by appointment only. Visit our website for more information on scheduling a visit or making a digitization request. Researchers interested in accessing born-digital records or audiovisual recordings in this collection must use access copies.
Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Folk music  Search this
Folk dance music  Search this
Electronic music  Search this
Oral interpretation of poetry  Search this
Oral interpretation of fiction  Search this
Music -- 20th century  Search this
Music -- 19th century  Search this
Music -- 18th century  Search this
Jazz  Search this
Folk music -- United States  Search this
World music  Search this
Sounds  Search this
Vocal music  Search this
Popular music -- 20th century -- United States  Search this
Genre/Form:
Business records
Correspondence
Phonograph records
Photographic prints
Audiotapes
Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH
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Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk533b8a927-559a-44ac-98d2-f32d871058b4
EDAN-URL:
ead_collection:sova-cfch-asch
Online Media:

Gardening with Children, Let's Talk Gardens

Creator:
Smithsonian Gardens  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-05-27T04:00:16.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Gardens  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianGardens
Data Source:
Smithsonian Gardens
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianGardens
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_bq7XXF92Jxk

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
See more items in:
Henry P. Whitehead collection
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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Mr. Trouble blues and ballads / Lonnie Johnson

Performer:
Johnson, Lonnie, 1894-1970  Search this
Editor:
Charters, Samuel Barclay, 1929-2015  Search this
Commentator:
Charters, Samuel Barclay, 1929-2015  Search this
Asch, Moses  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Creator:
Clyne, Ronald, 1925-2006  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (phonograph album, analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Oral history
Place:
United States
Louisiana
Date:
1982
Track Information:
101. Mr. Trouble.

102. You have my life in your hands.

103. How deep is the ocean.

104. Pouring down rain.

105. The entire family was musicians.

106. Falling rain blues.

201. Tear drops in my eyes.

202. Looking for a sweetie.

203. I've been a fool myself.

204. What a difference a day makes.

205. That lonesome road.

206. I can't believe.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-03578

FW03578

Folkways.3578
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York : Folkways, 1982.
Participant or Performer Note:
Lonnie Johnson, guitar and vocals.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in 1967.
General:
Program notes by Moses Asch and Samuel Charters, including an interview excerpt, (4 p.) inserted in container.

Recorded by Moses Asch. Edited by Samuel Charters.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Blues (Music) -- United States -- 1960-1970.  Search this
Popular music -- United States -- 1960-1970.  Search this
Blues musicians -- United States -- Interviews.  Search this
Guitar  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Phonograph records
Oral history
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-03578
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / LP
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk52ac5b99f-a2b0-403d-b6e9-78e527aeba5e
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref28575
Online Media:

Tears don't fall no more blues and ballads / Lonnie Johnson

Performer:
Johnson, Lonnie, 1894-1970  Search this
Editor:
Charters, Samuel Barclay, 1929-2015  Search this
Commentator:
Charters, Samuel Barclay, 1929-2015  Search this
Recorder:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Creator:
Clyne, Ronald, 1925-2006  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (phonograph album, analog, 33 1/3 rpm, 12 in.)
Culture:
Americans  Search this
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Place:
United States
Louisiana
Date:
1982
Track Information:
101. Raise your window high.

102. Tears don't fall no more.

103. Long road to travel.

104. Prisoner of love.

105. Careless love.

106. Juice headed baby.

201. Old rocking chair.

202. When you always by yourself.

203. Lazy mood.

204. My mother's eyes.

205. Summertime.

206. See see rider.
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-LP-03577

FW03577

Folkways.3577
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
New York : Folkways, 1982.
Participant or Performer Note:
Lonnie Johnson, guitar and vocals.
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:
Recorded in 1967.
General:
Program notes by Samuel Charters, (4 p.) inserted in container.

Recorded by Moses Asch. Edited by Samuel Charters.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Topic:
Blues (Music) -- United States -- 1960-1970.  Search this
Popular music -- United States -- 1960-1970.  Search this
Blues musicians -- United States -- Interviews.  Search this
Guitar  Search this
African Americans  Search this
Genre/Form:
Phonograph records
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-LP-03577
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / LP
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5a460e705-23fa-43d4-a0fd-19f0a6e556a0
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref28576
Online Media:

certified proof

Issuing authority:
Department of the Treasury  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Gilfillan, James  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Scofield, Glenni William  Search this
Issuing bank:
First National Bank of Santa Barbara  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: California, Santa Barbara
BEP certification date:
1880-09-04
Plate date:
1880-09-10
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-CA-box 1  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.000884
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.000884
Bank charter number:
2104
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-01a0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1454067

certified proof

Issuing authority:
U.S. Department of the Treasury  Search this
Depicted:
McCulloch, Hugh  Search this
McKinley, William  Search this
Treasurer of the United States:
Roberts, Ellis Henry  Search this
Register of the Treasury:
Lyons, Judson Whitlocke  Search this
Issuing bank:
First National Bank of Missouri Valley  Search this
Manufacturer:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 13 1/2 in x 8 in; 34.29 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name:
certified proof
Object Type:
Exchange Medium
Currency, US
Certified Proof
National Currency
Face
Place issued:
United States: Iowa, Missouri Valley
BEP certification date:
1927-09-16
Plate date:
1904-05-06
Series date:
1902
Crowdsourcing:
Transcribed by Smithsonian digital volunteers
Subject:
NNC-Certified Proofs-Face-IA-box 3  Search this
ID Number:
NU.297219.009421
Accession number:
297219
Catalog number:
297219.009421
Bank charter number:
3189
See more items in:
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Coins, Currency and Medals
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ae-342e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1473006

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