Mammy Collection

GONE WITH THE WIND, 1939. Hattie McDaniel assists Vivien Leigh while offering some unwelcomed advice

Moyamba, Sierra Leone, Madam Yoko, Chiefs, Colonial Officers
At Moyamba, the capital and largest city of Moyamba District, in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone ( Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate - British colonial administration) - D.C

Music cover, Coal-Black Mammy from Co-Optimists
Music cover, Coal-Black Mammy, foxtrot song, written by Laddie Cliff, composed by Ivy St Helier, at the Palace Theatre, London, sung in The Co-Optimists Date: 1921

Mr Radio Man
A child asks the radio man to tell his Mammy to come back home Date: 1924

Drawings Prints, Print, Mammy, Artist, George, Overbury, Pop, Hart, American, Cairo
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mammy, Artist, George Overbury Pop Hart, American, Cairo, Illinois 1868-1933 New York, Hart, George Overbury Pop, American, 1868, 1933, late 19th-early 20th century, 1868

HATTIE McDANIEL (1895-1952). African American actress; best known for her role as Mammy in the film Gone with the Wind. Photograph, 1947

Vaccinating the baby. Wood engraving, 1870
VACCINATION, 1870. Vaccinating the baby. Wood engraving, 1870

A doctor inoculating a baby. Wood engraving, American, 1870
VACCINATION, 1870. A doctor inoculating a baby. Wood engraving, American, 1870

CHILDREN AND NANNIES, 1881. Children with their nannies feeding squirrels in the public square of a city in the American south. Wood engraving, American, 1881

CHILDREN AND NANNIES, 1881. Children feeding squirrels in the public square of city in the American South. Wood engraving, American, 1881

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"Mammy: A Complex Figure in History and Pop Culture" The portrayal of "mammy" has been a significant part of American history and popular culture. From the iconic character in "Gone with the Wind" to music covers like "Coal-Black Mammy from Co-Optimists, " mammy's presence is deeply ingrained. In Sierra Leone, Madam Yoko and Chiefs worked alongside colonial officers, shaping the country's narrative. The abundance of limes, peppers, mammy apples, and nuts reflects the rich cultural heritage associated with this figure. Questions arise about identity as we ponder if someone is truly black all over. This query challenges societal norms and highlights the complexities surrounding race. Hattie McDaniel, an African American actress best known for her role as mammy in "Gone with the Wind, " broke barriers during a time when opportunities were scarce for people of color in Hollywood. Historical wood engravings depict nannies vaccinating babies or feeding squirrels. These images capture both nurturing qualities attributed to mammies while also reflecting on their roles within society at that time. Artists such as George Overbury Hart created prints showcasing different aspects of mammy's life. These artworks serve as reminders of how she was perceived by Americans during various periods throughout history. Mammy remains a complex figure whose legacy continues to be explored through film, music, art, and historical accounts. Her impact on American culture cannot be understated; she represents both strength and struggle within our collective memory.