Black History Collection (page 4)

Augustus Tolton, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Augustus Tolton, 1887. John Augustus Tolton was the first Catholic priest in the United States publicly known to be black. He was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in June 2019

F. L. Cardoza, John S. Leary, John O. Crosby, E. S. Porter, 1887. Creator: Unknown
F. L. Cardoza [sic], John S. Leary, John O. Crosby, E. S. Porter, 1887. Prominent African-Americans. Clergyman and politician Francis Lewis Cardozo was elected Secretary of State in South Carolina

Justin Holland, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Justin Holland, 1887. African-American classical guitarist, music teacher, performer, composer and arranger. He also worked on the Underground Railroad to help enslaved black people escape to

N. H. Ensley, 1887. Creator: Unknown
N. H. Ensley, 1887. Newell Houston Ensley, African-American Baptist minister and civil rights activist; professor at Shaw University, Howard University, and Alcorn University

R. T. Greener, 1887. Creator: Unknown
R. T. Greener, 1887. Scholar, philosopher, professor, diplomat and attorney Richard Theodore Greener was the first African American to graduate from Harvard College

John Mitchell, Jr. 1887. Creator: Unknown
John Mitchell, Jr. 1887. African American businessman, newspaper editor, civil rights activist, and politician: founded and served as president of the Mechanics Savings Bank; editor of the Richmond

Preston Taylor, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Preston Taylor, 1887. African-American businessman, minister and philanthropist, created Greenwood Cemetery, the second oldest African-American cemetery in Nashville, and Greenwood Park

Henry F. Williams, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Henry F. Williams, 1887. African-American musician and composer, one of two black musicians to play in the orchestra at the 1872 National Peace Jubilee

W. E. Mathews, 1887. Creator: Unknown
W. E. Mathews, 1887. William E. Matthews, African-American lawyer, financier, and civil rights activist, promoted education for freedmen during and after the US Civil War

J. E. Jones, 1887. Creator: Unknown
J. E. Jones, 1887. Joseph Endom Jones, African-American Baptist minister and professor at the Richmond Theological Seminary and Virginia Union University, in Richmond, Virginia

T. T. Allain, 1887. Creator: Unknown
T. T. Allain, 1887. Theophile T. Allain, African-American politician and civil rights activist. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

H. C. Smith, 1887. Creator: Unknown
H. C. Smith, 1887. Harry Clay Smith, African-American newspaper editor and state legislator. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

S. R. Lowery, 1887. Creator: Unknown
S. R. Lowery, 1887. Samuel R. Lowery, African-American lawyer and preacher, the first black lawyer to argue a case before the Supreme Court of the United States of America

W. C. Chase, 1887. Creator: Unknown
W. C. Chase, 1887. African-American editor. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

J. A. Brown, 1887. Creator: Vogt Bros
J. A. Brown, 1887. African-American man. From "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising" by William J. Simmons

Granville T. Woods, 1887. Creator: Unknown
Granville T. Woods, 1887. Inventor Granville Tailer Woods, the first African American mechanical and electrical engineer after the Civil War

W. B. Derrick, 1887. Creator: Unknown
W. B. Derrick, 1887. African Methodist Episcopal (AME) bishop and missionary William B. Derrick, served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War

T. Thomas Fortune, 1891. Creator: Unknown
T. Thomas Fortune, 1891. Timothy Thomas Fortune, African-American orator, civil rights leader, journalist, writer, editor, economist and publisher. From The Afro-American press and its editors

Chemistry laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, c1902. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Chemistry laboratory at Tuskegee Institute, c1902. Photograph shows interior view of chemistry laboratory/classroom with students at the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama

Library interior at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Library interior at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Teacher training school for African Americans in Alabama]

Mathematics class at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mathematics class at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Young black women learning maths]

Interior view of library reading room with male and female students... Tuskegee Institute, c1902
Interior view of library reading room with male and female students sitting at tables, reading, at the Tuskegee Institute, c1902. [African American students studying]

Interior view of dining hall, decorated for the holidays, with students sitting at tables at the Tuskegee Institute, c1902. [Young African Americans share a meal at Christmas or Thanksgiving]

Interior view of chapel filled with female students at the Tuskegee Institute, c1902. [Young black women at a church service]

George Washington Carver, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
George Washington Carver, half-length portrait, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1906. [Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor, and a professor at the Tuskegee Institute

Group of school children in front of statue of George Washington, Washington, D.C. (1899?). [African American children on a school trip

Run Little Chillun, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Run Little Chillun, [193-]. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Run Little Chillun, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Run Little Chillun, [193-]. The Federal Div's W.P.A...'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935

Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Androcles and the Lion, [193-]. Federal Music Theatre...Belasco...An All Colored Production of George Bernard Shaw's Frantic Comedy - "Androcles

Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members, 1937-1938. Creator: Dexheimer-Carlon Studios
Members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in front of the Alpha Chapter house during the North Central Province regional meeting

Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, 1964
White terry cloth Everlast robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida. Ali became World Heavyweight Boxing Champion the same year

Army belt flashlight, 1917. Creator: Beacon Electric Works
Flashlight with a metal body, glass lens, and leather strap, to attach the light to a belt. The front of the flashlight has a circular glass bulb

Bully beef can opener, 1914-1918. Creator: Unknown
Bully beef or corned beef is meat made from minced salt-cured brisket of beef in gelatin. The word bully possibly comes from the French " bouilli" (boiled)

US Army green service uniform worn by Colin L. Powell, 1989-1993
A US Army green service uniform worn by Colin L. Powell as General and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell, (born 1937), was the first African-American Secretary of State

Photograph of a man sitting down with a woman standing next to him, 1880s - 1900
A black-and-white cabinet card photograph of an African-American man and woman. The man is sitting in a chair on the left side of the photograph

Dress worn by Isabel Sanford as Louise Jefferson on The Jeffersons, 1979
This dress was worn by African-American actor Isabel Sanford (1917-2004) as the character Louise Jefferson on the television show " The Jeffersons." The maxi dress is made of a synthetic

Leaflet for Club de Memo, ca. 1944. Creators: Unknown, R. C. Lombardi
A light blue paper leaflet for Club de Memo in Los Angeles, California. The leaflet features the clubs name, address and a woman holding bubbles standing in a glass. The back of the leaflet is blank

Hat from Fruit of Islam uniform, 1950-1959. Creator: Unknown
The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam, an African American movement and organisation, founded in 1930

Cap from Fruit of Islam uniform, ca. 1960. Creator: Unknown
Navy blue cap with black patent leather bill; Nation of Islam crescent moon and star present at front center. The Fruit of Islam (FOI) is the security and disciplinary wing of the Nation of Islam

Ticket for boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston, 1965. Creator: Unknown
The fight, known as " Ali vs. Liston II" (the pair boxed previously in 1964 in Miami Beach, Florida), was Alis first after changing his name from Cassius Clay

Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer owned by Fenton B. Sands, 1944-1948. Creator: J. B
Flight computer belonging to Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B. Sands, an African-American First Lieutenant Navigator-Bombardier with the 617th Bombardment Squadron of the 477th Composite Group during

First aid kit, 1943-1945. Creator: Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc
A U.S. Army-issued first aid kit from World War II labeled [For Gas Casualties Only]. The green painted metal box has four latches on each side so, that when open

Votive candle stand with base from Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 20th century
A votive candle stand with ninety-nine candle holders. The holders all feature four stylized leaves. The top of the stand has five rows of with twenty holders each

Tin for Madame C. J. Walkers Hair and Scalp Preparation, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Madam C
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker

Bootsy Collins Space Bass guitar owned by Bootsy Collins, July 2002
A limited edition, Bootsy Collins Space Bass from Washburn Guitars (TR2013-140.1.1) owned by Bootsy Collins. This is a four-stringed electric bass guitar with an asymmetrical star shaped body modeled

Combat boots worn by Andre M. Jones during the Iraq War, 2003
Pair of tan desert combat boots manufactured by Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co. Boots are 390 DES Hot Weather Combat Boot. Boots have tan shoe laces, with tan rubber sole. Leather and nylon body

Pinback button featuring "I Believe Anita Hill", 1991. Creator: Unknown
A round pink pin-back button with black lettering that reads: [I Believe / Anita Hill]. African-American lawyer and academic Anita Hill became a national figure in 1991 when she accused U.S

Pan African flag used at the Million Man March 20th Anniversary, 2015. Creator: Unknown
The Million Man March - a large gathering of African-American men in Washington, D.C. took place on 16 October 1995. It was called by Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam

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"Black History: A Journey of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph" Step back in time to the sugar plantations where black slaves endured unimaginable hardships, yet their spirit remained unbroken. The Buffalo soldiers blazed a trail through rough terrains, proving their mettle as they fought against adversity with unwavering determination. In 1863, an unknown artist captured the essence of anticipation in "Waiting for the Hour, " showcasing the hope and longing for freedom during a tumultuous era. From 1993 to 2013, elope Inc. Introduced Bootsy Collins-style star-shaped mirrored lens sunglasses that became iconic symbols of Black fashion and self-expression. Witness the fierce struggle between Free Soil advocates and supporters of slavery in Kansas during the turbulent 1850s - a pivotal moment shaping Black history. An early 20th-century drum major baton stands as a testament to African Americans' contributions to music and culture throughout history - its creator remains unknown but its impact undeniable. Philip Henry Logan's uniform cap worn as a Pullman Porter in 1966 symbolizes both pride and resilience within an industry that offered limited opportunities for economic advancement at that time. Delve into the divisive pro-slavery posters from Kansas in the mid-1850s; reminders of how deeply entrenched racism was during this period of American history. Experience Charleston's bustling cotton wharf in the 1870s - witness both prosperity built on enslaved labor and aspirations for change amidst racial inequality. A ticket to Floyd Patterson vs. Ingemar Johansson boxing match on June 25th, 1959 serves as evidence that sports transcended race barriers even during times marked by segregationist policies George Scott Winslow's sculpture created by Edmonia Lewis celebrates his achievements as one of many accomplished Black individuals who defied societal expectations post-Civil War Glimpse into South Carolina Legislature's radical members in 1868.