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Time clock from the R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

Manufactured by:
International Time Recording Company, American, 1900 - 1933  Search this
Used by:
R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, American, founded 1896  Search this
Subject of:
Rev. Dr. Richard Henry Boyd, American, 1843 - 1922  Search this
Medium:
wood, metal, glass, paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D (time clock): 35 1/4 × 30 × 41 1/4 in., 260 lb. (89.5 × 76.2 × 104.8 cm, 117.9 kg)
H x W x D (large winding key): 8 11/16 × 5 1/16 × 1/2 in. (22 × 12.8 × 1.2 cm)
H x W x D (small winding key): 5 3/4 × 5 × 1/2 in. (14.6 × 12.7 × 1.2 cm)
Type:
clocks
Place made:
Endicott, Broome County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used:
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1912
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Labor  Search this
Technology  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Boyd, III and R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
Object number:
2013.208.1a-f
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Printing plate used by the R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Used by:
National Baptist Congress, American, founded 1906  Search this
Subject of:
R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, American, founded 1896  Search this
Medium:
metal, wood
Dimensions:
15/16 × 10 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (2.4 × 27.3 × 21.6 cm)
Type:
printing plates
Place used:
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Date:
after 1906
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Baptist  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Labor  Search this
Religion  Search this
Technology  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Boyd, III and R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
Object number:
2013.208.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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The Teacher Vol. 52 No. 2

Published by:
R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, American, founded 1896  Search this
Subject of:
Rev. Dr. Richard Henry Boyd, American, 1843 - 1922  Search this
Dr. Henry Allen Boyd, American, 1876 - 1959  Search this
Medium:
ink on newsprint, metal
Dimensions:
9 × 6 × 1/8 in. (22.9 × 15.2 × 0.3 cm)
Type:
journals (periodicals)
Place printed:
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1948
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Baptist  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Literature  Search this
Religion  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Boyd, III and R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
Object number:
2013.208.8.2
Restrictions & Rights:
© National Baptist Publishing Board
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Classification:
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Sister Clara Muhammad School Yearbook 1980 - 1981

Published by:
Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975  Search this
Owned by:
Nadiyah Nasir, American  Search this
Subject of:
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D (closed): 11 × 8 1/2 × 3/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.5 cm)
H x W (open): 11 × 17 in. (27.9 × 43.2 cm)
Type:
yearbooks
Place printed:
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1981
Topic:
African American  Search this
Communities  Search this
Education  Search this
Nation of Islam  Search this
Religion  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
Object number:
2013.221.2
Restrictions & Rights:
© Sister Clara Muhammad Schools
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Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Issued by:
Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975  Search this
Worn by:
Medina Rowell, American  Search this
Subject of:
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber and plastic button
Dimensions:
H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 33 × 14 × 14 1/2 in. (83.8 × 35.6 × 36.8 cm)
H x W x D (.1 Jumper on form): 32 3/4 × 9 × 14 1/2 in. (83.2 × 22.9 × 36.8 cm)
H x W (.1 Jumper flat): 32 1/4 × 13 3/4 in. (81.9 × 34.9 cm)
H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 20 1/4 × 14 × 6 in. (51.4 × 35.6 × 15.2 cm)
H x W (Shirt flat): 20 5/8 × 12 1/4 in. (52.4 × 31.1 cm)
Type:
blouses
jumpers (dresses)
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1978-1979
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Education  Search this
Nation of Islam  Search this
Religion  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
Object number:
2013.224.7.1-.2
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Clothing-Historical
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Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform beret worn by Medina Rowell

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Issued by:
Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975  Search this
Worn by:
Medina Rowell, American  Search this
Subject of:
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930  Search this
Medium:
polyester
Dimensions:
H x W x D (On form): 9 1/2 × 11 × 6 1/2 in. (24.1 × 27.9 × 16.5 cm)
H x W (Flat): 12 × 11 3/4 in. (30.5 × 29.8 cm)
Type:
berets
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1978-1979
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Education  Search this
Nation of Islam  Search this
Religion  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
Object number:
2013.224.8
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Making a Way Out of No Way
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Oyster can used by the Bivalve Oyster Packing Company

Distributed by:
Bivalve Oyster Packing Company, American, founded 1946  Search this
Medium:
tin, plastic, ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (9.5 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
Type:
cans
Place made:
Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
late 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Communities  Search this
Cooking and dining  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
Object number:
2013.225.1
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Tools and Equipment-Culinary
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Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Oyster can used by the Mt. Vernon Packing Company

Distributed by:
Mt. Vernon Packing Company, American  Search this
Medium:
tin, plastic, ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (7 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
Type:
cans
Place made:
Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
late 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Communities  Search this
Cooking and dining  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
Object number:
2013.225.2
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No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Tools and Equipment-Culinary
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Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc.

Distributed by:
H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc., American, 1935 - 2005  Search this
Medium:
tin, plastic, ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (7 × 8.9 × 8.6 cm)
Type:
cans
Place made:
Princess Anne, Somerset County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
late 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Communities  Search this
Cooking and dining  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah T. Salahu-Din
Object number:
2013.225.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Culinary
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Hat from Fruit of Islam uniform

Worn by:
Jon D Ali, American  Search this
Used by:
Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930  Search this
Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
wool , leather , thread and plastic
Dimensions:
H x W: 5 1/8 × 7 11/16 × 10 3/8 in. (13 × 19.5 × 26.4 cm)
On hat form: 6 1/4 × 7 11/16 × 11 1/16 in. (15.9 × 19.5 × 28.1 cm)
Type:
hats
Date:
1950-1959
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Communities  Search this
Men  Search this
Nation of Islam  Search this
Religion  Search this
Resistance  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Becca Nu'Mani
Object number:
2013.39.4.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Clothing-Historical
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Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rappin’ & Readin’

Recorded by:
Haki R. Madhubuti, American, born 1942  Search this
Published by:
Broadside Press, founded 1965  Search this
Medium:
vinyl, adhesive, ink, paper (fiber product), cardboard
Dimensions:
H x W: 12 3/8 x 12 1/4 in. (31.4 x 31.1 cm)
Record Diameter:: 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
Type:
record covers
long-playing records
Place captured:
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1970
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Press  Search this
Literature  Search this
Poetry  Search this
Spoken word (Poetry)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2013.42ab
Restrictions & Rights:
© 1970 Don L. Lee
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Classification:
Media Arts-Audio Recordings
Movement:
BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Cast iron dictionary stand used by Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Rev. Florence Spearing Randolph, American, 1866 - 1951  Search this
Medium:
cast iron and wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 36 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (93.3 x 59.7 x 59.7 cm)
Type:
bookstands
Place used:
New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1915
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
African Methodist Episcopal  Search this
Domestic life  Search this
Language  Search this
Literature  Search this
Oratory  Search this
Preaching  Search this
Social reform  Search this
Suffrage  Search this
The Black Church  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Florence Spearing Randolph
Object number:
2013.45.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Domestic
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Apron with IBPOEW iconography

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Subject of:
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898  Search this
Medium:
canvas, ribbon, ink
Dimensions:
H x W (Apron, no strings): 12 x 14 9/16 in. (30.5 x 37 cm)
H x W (Apron with strings): 12 x 87 1/2 in. (30.5 x 222.3 cm)
Type:
aprons (protective wear)
Date:
ca. 1940s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Fraternal organizations  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2013.46.17.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Clothing-Historical
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
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NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.46.17.2
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Member badge for Daughters of the IBPOEW Temple #422

Issued by:
Columbia Temple #422 (I.B.P.O.E.W.), American, founded 1926  Search this
Subject of:
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898  Search this
Medium:
ribbon, metal, cord, plastic
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 7 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (20 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm)
Type:
badges
Place depicted:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1940s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Communities  Search this
Fraternal organizations  Search this
Local and regional  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2013.46.17.4
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Sign for The Philadelphia Tribune

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Used by:
The Philadelphia Tribune, American, founded 1884  Search this
Medium:
metal, porcelain enamel
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 18 x 5 1/16 in. (31.8 x 45.7 x 12.9 cm)
Type:
shop signs
Place used:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1900-1920s
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Press  Search this
Business  Search this
Journalism  Search this
Mass media  Search this
U.S. History, 1865-1921  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2013.46.19
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51c50e8ab-5151-41b6-958e-8f520701a6a7
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Slate notebook used by Bishop Benjamin Tanner

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Benjamin Tucker Tanner, American, 1835 - 1923  Search this
Subject of:
African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816  Search this
Medium:
wood, slate, and paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W (Closed): 6 9/16 x 4 3/8 x 7/8 in. (16.7 x 11.1 x 2.2 cm)
H x W (Open): 6 9/16 x 8 5/8 x 3/4 in. (16.7 x 21.9 x 1.9 cm)
Type:
notebooks
Date:
1898
Topic:
African American  Search this
African Methodist Episcopal  Search this
Methodist  Search this
Religion  Search this
The Black Church  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of the Bishop Frederick and Mrs. Artishia Jordan Scholarship Fund
Object number:
2013.56.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Personal Effects and Items
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e3719764-e370-46c5-afe0-19af500afc08
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.56.2
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Ten pound anchor with chain and rope used by oysterman Ira Wright

Manufactured by:
Zurn  Search this
Owned by:
Ira Samuel Wright, American, 1902 - 1981  Search this
Medium:
metal and nylon
Dimensions:
12 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (31.8 x 21.6 x 8.9 cm)
41 3/8 × 8 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (105.1 × 21.6 × 8.9 cm)
Type:
anchors (watercraft equipment)
Place used:
Wetipquin, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1957
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Foodways  Search this
Labor  Search this
Transportation  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Franklin I. Wright
Object number:
2013.61.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa6980ed-2c72-4967-83b3-3dd909a609d9
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edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.61.1
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Metal lunchbox used by oysterman Ira Wright

Created by:
Thermos LLC, American, founded 1904  Search this
Owned by:
Ira Samuel Wright, American, 1902 - 1981  Search this
Medium:
metal and plastic
Dimensions:
7 1/2 x 10 x 5 5/8 in. (19.1 x 25.4 x 14.3 cm)
Type:
lunchboxes
Place used:
Wetipquin, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1957
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Cooking and dining  Search this
Foodways  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Franklin I. Wright
Object number:
2013.61.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a60b0d39-e59e-450f-9d4a-46158abc08f8
EDAN-URL:
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Oil lantern used by oysterman Ira Wright

Created by:
R. E. Deitz Company, American, founded 1840  Search this
Owned by:
Ira Samuel Wright, American, 1902 - 1981  Search this
Medium:
metal and glass
Dimensions:
13 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (33 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm)
Type:
lanterns (lighting devices)
Place used:
Wetipquin, Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1957
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Foodways  Search this
Labor  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Franklin I. Wright
Object number:
2013.61.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522bce1c0-5abb-4382-99b6-f11878f3631c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.61.3

Coronet Automatic 12 electric typewriter owned by Robert Churchwell

Manufactured by:
Smith Corona, American, 1886  Search this
Owned by:
Robert Churchwell, American, 1917 - 2009  Search this
Medium:
metal, plastic, rubber
Dimensions:
5 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 12 5/8 in. (14.9 x 16.5 x 32.1 cm)
Type:
typewriters
Place used:
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1970s
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Journalism  Search this
Race relations  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mrs. Mary Churchwell and Dr. Kevin Churchwell and Mrs. Gloria Churchwell
Object number:
2013.62.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition:
Making a Way Out of No Way
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53223cbbc-b90b-42b5-8c93-29fea117a85c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.62.1

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