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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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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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Lester Young

Artist:
Herman Leonard, 1923 - 2010  Search this
Sitter:
Lester Willis Young, 27 Aug 1909 - 15 Mar 1959  Search this
Medium:
Selenium-toned gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 32 × 30.5cm (12 5/8 × 12")
Sheet: 50.5 × 40.6cm (19 7/8 × 16")
Frame: 71.8 × 56.5 × 3.8 cm (28 1/4 × 22 1/4 × 1 1/2")
Type:
Photograph
Place:
United States\New York\Kings\New York
Date:
1948 (printed 1998)
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Equipment\Smoking Implements\Cigarette  Search this
Container\Bottle  Search this
Music\Sheet music  Search this
Commemorative  Search this
Lester Willis Young: Male  Search this
Lester Willis Young: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Horn player\Saxophonist  Search this
Lester Willis Young: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician\Jazz musician  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Object number:
NPG.2014.111.30
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Herman Leonard Photography LLC
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Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm42a940f57-15fd-47cf-94eb-fda0cede9173
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2014.111.30

Blind Fiddler, The. After Wilkie, (graphics)

Artist:
Burnett, John 1784-1868  Search this
Wilkie (copy after)  Search this
Medium:
Engraving
Type:
Graphic arts
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Topic:
Performing Arts--Music--Fiddle  Search this
Figure male--Child  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Blind  Search this
Control number:
AECI 01990645
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_41225

Dwarf with a Dog, after Velazquez, (painting)

Title:
Dwarf Don Antonio el Ingles, (painting)
Painter:
Sargent, John Singer 1856-1925  Search this
Velasquez, Diego 1599-1660 (copy after)  Search this
Subject:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Type:
Paintings-Copy
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Hispanic Society of America 613 West 155th Street New York New York 10032 Accession Number: A1960
Date:
1879
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Dwarf  Search this
Animal--Dog  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this
Control number:
IAP 81710025
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_215708

The Reverend Charley Jaggers, (sculpture)

Title:
Uncle Jaggers, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Weston, Thomas Isaac 1881-1940  Search this
Subject:
Jaggers, Charley  Search this
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
African American  Search this
Type:
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Columbia Museum of Art 1112 Bull Street Columbia South Carolina 29201
Date:
Ca. 1922
Topic:
Portrait male  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Physical Disability  Search this
Ethnic  Search this
Occupation--Religion--Preacher  Search this
Control number:
IAS 47850004
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_291691

Family Outing, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Leiserowitz, Nancy 1935-  Search this
Medium:
Figures: concrete with bronze patina; Foundation: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by Ingham County Human Services Buildings and Maintenance 5303 South Cedar Street Lansing Michigan 48933
Located Ingham County Human Services Buildings Lansing Michigan
Date:
Commissioned 1985. 1986. Dedicated Nov. 1986
Topic:
Figure group--Family  Search this
Animal--Dog  Search this
Recreation--Leisure--Strolling  Search this
State of Being--Disabled  Search this
Figure male--Full length  Search this
Figure female--Full length  Search this
Figure--Child--Full length  Search this
Architecture--Vehicle--Stroller  Search this
Object--Toy--Hoop  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this
Control number:
IAS MI000120
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_320660

J. Robert (Bob) Atkinson, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
de la Vega, Enrique Miguel Antonio 1935-  Search this
Subject:
Atkinson, J. Robert  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: cast bronze; Base: concrete, painted white
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Cascade Park Department 9 North Front Street, Box 314 Cascade Montana 59421
Located Atkinson Memorial Park 4th Street & 3rd Avenue Cascade Montana
Date:
1968
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Animal--Horse  Search this
Occupation--Other--Cowboy  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Blind  Search this
Control number:
IAS MT000240
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_326985

Leo Beuerman Plaque, (sculpture)

Sculptor:
Patti, James  Search this
Frazier, Bernard 1906-1976  Search this
Subject:
Beuerman, Leo  Search this
Medium:
Sculpture: bronze; Base: concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by City of Lawrence 6 East 6th Street, P. O. Box 708 Lawrence Kansas 66044
Located 8th & Massachusetts Streets Lawrence Kansas
Topic:
Portrait male--Full length  Search this
Occupation--Vendor  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Deaf  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Blind  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Dwarf  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Eye wear  Search this
Architecture--Vehicle--Bicycle  Search this
Control number:
IAS KS000516
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_333038

Untitled, (sculpture)

Title:
Strollers, (sculpture)
Sculptor:
Unknown  Search this
Medium:
Concrete
Type:
Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Relief
Sculptures
Owner/Location:
Administered by High Industries 1835 William Penn Way Lancaster Pennsylvania 17605
Located Greenfield Corporate Center William Penn Way & Greenfield Road Lancaster Pennsylvania
Date:
Installed April 14, 1989
Topic:
Figure group  Search this
Dress--Historic--Victorian Dress  Search this
Recreation--Leisure--Strolling  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Physical Disability  Search this
Object--Toy--Balloon  Search this
Control number:
IAS PA001713
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_342353

Blind Grandmother, (painting)

Painter:
Scheuerle, Joe 1873-1948  Search this
Subject:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor and gouache on paper
Culture:
Indian  Search this
Type:
Paintings
Owner/Location:
Cincinnati Art Galleries 635 Main Street Cincinnati Ohio 45202
Date:
1913
Topic:
Portrait female--Bust  Search this
Ethnic--Flathead  Search this
Dress--Accessory--Hat  Search this
State of Being--Disabled--Blind  Search this
Control number:
IAP 8E480086
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_446043

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
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Shirt, Service, Summer, United States Navy

Materials:
Overall: Cotton
Dimensions:
Clothing (On Mannequin): 78.7 x 61 x 27.9cm (31 x 24 x 11 in.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Donated by R. J. Butler
Inventory Number:
A19790885000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97e7ef704-4910-4756-8451-4438240619dc
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edanmdm:nasm_A19790885000
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Harry S Truman

Artist:
Kitt Sapp, 20th century  Search this
Sitter:
Harry S. Truman, 8 May 1884 - 26 Dec 1972  Search this
Medium:
Oil
Dimensions:
76.2 x 88.3cm (30 x 34 3/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
20th century
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Architecture\Building\House  Search this
Nature & Environment\Snow  Search this
Exterior\Architecture\Porch  Search this
Architecture\Door  Search this
Human Figures  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Male  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Law and Law Enforcement\Lawyer  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\Vice-President of US  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Natural Resource Occupations\Agriculturist  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Captain  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Law and Law Enforcement\Judge  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Politics and Government\US Senator\Missouri  Search this
Harry S. Truman: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum
Object number:
1478 HSTL
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/sm46adbd7ae-aeb7-41a3-a4b6-ce8962fb2365
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1478_HSTL

Battle of Bunker's Hill

Alternate Title:
Death of General Warren
Artist:
John Trumbull, 6 Jun 1756 - 10 Nov 1843  Search this
Sitter:
Joseph Warren, 11 Jun 1741 - 17 Jun 1775  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
63.5cm x 86.4cm (25" x 34"), Accurate
Type:
Painting
Date:
1786
Topic:
Nature & Environment\Clouds  Search this
Exterior\Landscape\Battleground  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Tricorne  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Human Figures  Search this
Joseph Warren: Male  Search this
Joseph Warren: Politics and Government\Public official  Search this
Joseph Warren: Military and Intelligence\Soldier\Revolution  Search this
Joseph Warren: Medicine and Health\Physician  Search this
Joseph Warren: Education and Scholarship\Educator\Teacher  Search this
Joseph Warren: Literature\Writer\Magazine article  Search this
Joseph Warren: Politics and Government\Patriot  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Yale University Art Gallery
Object number:
1832.1
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/sm452163f85-773c-4856-8e34-76eaddae0916
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1832.1

Dedication of the American Roll of Honor at St. Paul's Cathedral, July 4, 1951

Alternate Title:
Dwight D. Eisenhower; Queen Elizabeth II...
Artist:
Francis Owen Salisbury, 18 Dec 1874 - 31 Aug 1962  Search this
Sitter:
Dwight David Eisenhower, 14 Oct 1890 - 28 Mar 1969  Search this
Queen Elizabeth II, 21 Apr 1926 - 8 Sep 2022  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 30 Nov 1874 - 24 Jan 1965  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Sight: 150.2 x 217cm (59 1/8 x 85 7/16")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1951
Topic:
Costume\Jewelry\Earring  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Costume\Jewelry\Necklace\Pearl  Search this
Printed Material\Book  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Eyeglasses  Search this
Architecture\Arch  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair\Armchair  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Glove\Gloves  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Costume\Footwear\Shoes  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Carpet  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Interior\Church  Search this
Home Furnishings\Pillow  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Neckwear\Tie\Necktie  Search this
Human Figures  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Male  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Literature\Writer  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\University president  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Politics and Government\Chief of Staff  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\World War II army officer  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Male  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Literature\Writer  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Prime Minister\Great Britain  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Nobel Prize  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Queen Elizabeth II: Female  Search this
Queen Elizabeth II: Rulers and Aristocracy\Queen  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Smithsonian American Art Museum
Object number:
1953.9.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45347858e-7677-4e0c-ac5c-3d86d21460d8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1953.9.2

Battle of La Hogue

Alternate Title:
George Rooke; James II; William Williams, Sr.; Joseph Wharton, Jr.; Unidentified Group
Artist:
Benjamin West, 10 Oct 1738 - 11 Mar 1820  Search this
Sitter:
George Rooke, 1650 - 1709  Search this
King James II of England, 1633 - 1701  Search this
William Williams, Sr., 1727 - 27 Apr 1791  Search this
Joseph Wharton Jr., active c. 1778  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher (estimate): 152.7 × 214cm (60 1/8 × 84 1/4")
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1778
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior\Waterscape\Seascape  Search this
Vehicle\Ship  Search this
Nature & Environment\Clouds  Search this
Weapon\Gun\Rifle  Search this
Exterior\Sky  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Exterior\Ship  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Artwork\Painting\Battle  Search this
King James II of England: Male  Search this
King James II of England: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\England  Search this
William Williams, Sr.: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
William Williams, Sr.: Male  Search this
William Williams, Sr.: Performing Arts\Performer\Musician  Search this
William Williams, Sr.: Literature\Writer\Poet  Search this
George Rooke: Male  Search this
George Rooke: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\Rear Admiral  Search this
Joseph Wharton Jr.: Male  Search this
Joseph Wharton Jr.: Visual Arts\Artist's model  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1959.8.1 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4024fec79-b634-464e-aeb6-b2ce670aa571
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1959.8.1_NGA

First Landing of Christopher Columbus

Alternate Title:
Columbus, Christopher and Unidentified Group
Artist:
Frederick Kemmelmeyer, 1733 - 1816  Search this
Sitter:
Christopher Columbus, 1451? - 1506  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher (estimate): 70.2 x 92.7cm (27 5/8 x 36 1/2")
Type:
Painting
Date:
1800/1805
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Exterior\Waterscape\Seascape  Search this
Vehicle\Ship  Search this
Exterior\Landscape  Search this
Exterior\Sky  Search this
Weapon\Sword  Search this
Religious\Cross  Search this
Symbols & Motifs\Flag  Search this
Exterior\Landscape\Coastal  Search this
Vehicle\Boat  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree\Palm  Search this
Equipment\Staff  Search this
Christopher Columbus: Male  Search this
Christopher Columbus: Natural Resource Occupations\Explorer  Search this
Christopher Columbus: Science and Technology\Navigator\Ship  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1966.13.3 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm45f887937-ea05-469b-b158-a42a3be28a84
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1966.13.3_NGA

Harpsichord Recital at Count Rumford's, Concord, New Hampshire

Possible attribution:
Benjamin Thompson, 26 Mar 1753 - 21 Aug 1814  Search this
Sitter:
Benjamin Thompson, 26 Mar 1753 - 21 Aug 1814  Search this
Medium:
Watercolor on laid paper
Dimensions:
18.7cm x 26.3cm (7 3/8" x 10 3/8"), Estimate
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1800
Topic:
Music\Musical instrument\Piano  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Seating\Chair  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Artwork\Painting  Search this
Interior\Domestic  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Rug  Search this
Architecture\Door  Search this
Architecture\Fireplace  Search this
Music\Sheet music  Search this
Benjamin Thompson: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Benjamin Thompson: Male  Search this
Benjamin Thompson: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Social reformer  Search this
Benjamin Thompson: Science and Technology\Scientist\Physicist  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1971.83.34 (B-25,661)
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4ce396940-8c7a-4542-b88f-0f2ac5d8607c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1971.83.34__B-25_661_

Bashful Cousin

Alternate Title:
Charles Lanman and Unidentified Group
Artist:
Francis William Edmonds, 1806 - 1863  Search this
Sitter:
Charles Lanman, 14 Jun 1819 - 4 Mar 1895  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher (estimate): 63.2 × 76cm (24 7/8 × 29 15/16")
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1841-42
Topic:
Interior  Search this
Home Furnishings\Furniture  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Printed Material\Newspaper  Search this
Exterior\Sky  Search this
Architecture\Window  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat\Bonnet  Search this
Nature & Environment\Animal\Dog  Search this
Architecture\Fence  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Scarf  Search this
Architecture\Door  Search this
Container\Tea service\Teapot  Search this
Charles Lanman: Visual Arts\Artist  Search this
Charles Lanman: Male  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1978.6.4 NGA
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4e28fb6ce-b19d-4807-a398-248098a822f7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1978.6.4_NGA

Penn's Treaty with the Indians

Alternate Title:
Penn, William Sir; Unidentified Group
Artist:
Edward Hicks, 4 Apr 1780 - 23 Aug 1849  Search this
Sitter:
Sir William Penn, 15 Oct 1644 - 30 Jul 1718  Search this
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Dimensions:
Stretcher (estimate): 61.8 x 76.5cm (24 5/16 x 30 1/8")
Type:
Painting
Date:
c. 1840/844
Topic:
Costume\Headgear\Headdress  Search this
Costume\Headgear\Hat  Search this
Vehicle\Ship  Search this
Nature & Environment\Water  Search this
Exterior\Landscape  Search this
Nature & Environment\Plant\Tree  Search this
Printed Material\Document  Search this
Printed Material\Document\Scroll  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Fan  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Feather  Search this
Home Furnishings\Blanket  Search this
Costume\Dress Accessory\Bow  Search this
Container\Box  Search this
Vehicle\Boat\Canoe  Search this
Weapon\Arrow  Search this
Sir William Penn: Male  Search this
Sir William Penn: Natural Resource Occupations\Pioneer\Colonizer  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: National Gallery of Art
Object number:
1980.62.11 NGA
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/sm4eba5f8d7-1310-4802-ae4e-65f37c330bb2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_1980.62.11_NGA

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