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1. Photo of an African American Boy

Photo of an African American Boy
Date:
1900 and 1950
Description:
A paper photo of an African American boy wearing a sweater standing in front of a brick wall.

2. Cased Ambrotype of an Unidentified Woman

Cased Ambrotype of an Unidentified Woman
Description:
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified woman.

3. Photo of Charlie Banks

Photo of Charlie Banks
Description:
Carte de visite of an African American man. The name 'Charlie Banks' is written on back.

9. Cased Ambrotype of an African American Civil War Soldier

Cased Ambrotype of an African American Civil War Soldier
Description:
An ambrotype cased in a diptych constructed of wood covered with leather. The ambrotype depicts an African American man dressed in a Union military uniform. The front and back panels of the diptych are engraved with the same pattern.

10. Paper photo of John Brown

Paper photo of John Brown
Date:
1850 and 1900
Description:
A paper photo of John Brown with his name stamped on the bottom of the card.

11. Photo of Butterfly McQueen

Photo of Butterfly McQueen
Description:
A photograph of Butterfly McQueen talking with Vivien Leigh on the set of Gone with the Wind. The photo is autographed by McQueen.

12. Photo of Robert Shaw

Photo of Robert Shaw
Description:
A Carte de visite photo of Robert Gould Shaw, a Union army Colonel. On the back of the photo is printed 'Philadelphia'.

13. Grand Army of the Republic Parade

Grand Army of the Republic Parade
Description:
Carte de visite photo of a Grand Army of the Republic parade in Chicago, Illinois, with street cars running between a large float that reads Welcome GAR with pictures of Washington, Lincoln and Grant.

14. "Schuyler Colfax"

Description:
Carte de visite photo of Schuyler Colfax sitting in a chair. His name is printed on the bottom of the photo.

15. Photograph of a House

Photograph of a House
Description:
Photograph of three unidentified African Americans standing on the porch of a two-story house.

23. "Morning Start in the Cotton Field"

Date:
1862
Description:
A stereo image of African American enslaved people picking cotton in a field with two overseers on horseback. "Copyright 1892, by B. W. Kilburn" printed on the side of the image.

24. Portrait of an African American Girl

Portrait of an African American Girl
Date:
1942-05-31
Description:
A paper photo portrait of an African American girl wearing a dress. The date "May 13, 1942" is stamped on the back of the picture.

26. 1767 Sales

1767 Sales
Date:
1767
Description:
A list of sales figures to various places throughout the United States and the tonnage shipped for the year 1766. [page 1] A continuation of the sales list for the year 1767. [page 2]

27. Bill of Sale for Two Slaves

Bill of Sale for Two Slaves
Date:
1782-09-02
Description:
A bill of sale for two slaves (named Monday and Bill) purchased by Michael Dougherty of Montgomery County, Virginia, from Robert Graham of Mecklenburg, North Carolina.

35. "Curtis Bros"

Description:
Promotional photograph of the Curtis Brothers.

36. Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley
Description:
Carte de visite photo of Horace Greeley.

37. Cased Ambrotype of an African American Woman

Cased Ambrotype of an African American Woman
Description:
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified African American woman.

38. Cased Ambrotype of an Unidentified Woman

Cased Ambrotype of an Unidentified Woman
Description:
A diptych constructed of wood and covered in leather. An engraved pattern covers the front and back panels. Interior contains an ambrotype portrait of an unidentified woman.

43. Vietnam War Propaganda Card

Vietnam War Propaganda Card
Description:
Vietnam war propaganda card created by the South Vietnam NFL [National Liberation Front]. Printed on card: The Vietnam war is "a hell hole of racism for the Negroes GIs over and above the usual hell of war". (Philadelphia Independent). Your real enemies are those who call you "Niggers". Your genuine struggle is on your native land. GO HOME NOW AND ALIVE!

45. "I'se Been Dar"

Date:
1861
Description:
Black and white photograph depicting an African American man pouring a drink from a jug. Photographs is inscribed "I'se Been Dar. 1861, Russell Bros. Photo"

49. Photo of William Cullen Bryant

Photo of William Cullen Bryant
Date:
1872-01-20
Description:
Carte de visite portrait of William Cullen Bryant. "William Cullen Bryant. January 20th, 1872" written on back.

50. Photo of Charles Sumner

Photo of Charles Sumner
Date:
1850 and 1900
Description:
Carte de visite of Charles Sumner sitting with a cane in hand. On the back is written 'Gift From J.A. Baker'. An original envelope accompanies the photo.

51. Rev. H. W. Beecher

Rev. H. W. Beecher
Description:
Carte de visite photo of Henry Ward Beecher, with name printed on the bottom of the photo.

52. "Rev H W Beecher"

Description:
Carte de visite photo of Henry Ward Beecher, with name printed on the bottom of the photo.

54. "A Cotton Gin"

Description:
A stereo card of an African American worker beside a cotton gin.

55. Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley
Description:
Carte de visite photo of Horace Greeley.

56. "I Want You My Honey"

Description:
Depiction of a young African American boy attempting to catch a bird.

57. Photo of an African American Soldier

Photo of an African American Soldier
Description:
A paper photo that depicts an African American soldier standing at attention with an M-1 Garand resting against his shoulder.

58. Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson

Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson
Date:
1947
Description:
A photograph of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson at the Apollo in 1947 with dancers flanking him on either side.

59. Photo of Ms. Buther Green

Photo of Ms. Buther Green
Description:
Carte de visite photo that depicts an African American woman wearing a white dress. 'Ms. Buther Green' is written on the back of the card.

61. Schedule of the Sales of David Owen's Estate

Schedule of the Sales of David Owen's Estate
Date:
1798-11-05
Description:
Schedule of the sales of David Owen's estate. Includes a list of various transactions concerning goods and the monetary amount accompanying each sale. 6 Pages.

76. James Fortiner Letter

James Fortiner Letter
Date:
1863-03-08
Description:
[Page 1] Fortiner opens the letter by expressing how much he misses Emma, to whom he is writing. He then states that he wishes he did not have to fight an abolitionist's war.[Page 2] Fortiner states his love for Emma and laments over his misfortune and the death of friends. [Page 3] Fortiner closes his letter by professing his love for Emma again and suggesting topics to discuss and hoping that his letter will reach her this time.

77. Photo of Henry Powell

Photo of Henry Powell
Description:
A small Carte de visite photo cased in a paper cover. The name 'Henry Powell' is written on back.

79. Photo of African American Man

Photo of African American Man
Description:
Carte de visite photo of an African American man. The words 'Beauty, Eaton' are stamped on the paper frame.

81. Photo of Mable Montgomery [?]

Photo of Mable Montgomery [?]
Date:
1900 and 1950
Description:
Carte de visitephoto of an African American woman standing in front of a window wearing a skirt suit. 'Rensler's 527 Central Ave. Cin' is printed on the bottom of the photo. A poem is written on the back of the photo with the name Mable Montgomery.

85. Photo of an Unidentified Man

Photo of an Unidentified Man
Description:
Carte de visite photo of an unidentified man. 'Brady' and 'New York' are printed on the bottom front and 'Brady's national photographic portrait galleries' is printed on the back.

92. "The Unexcelled Bijou" Gem Glass Slide

Description:
A gem glass slide depicting three scenes. From right to left: "The attack on Fort Wagner", "The capture of Petersburg", and "Naval combat between the Monitor and Merrimac".

94. Photo of Merlene Green

Photo of Merlene Green
Description:
Carte de visite portrait that depicts Merlene Green, an African American woman. The name Merlene Green is written on the back of the photo.

96. Photo of Ms. H.G.

Photo of Ms. H.G.
Description:
Carte de visite photo depicting an African American woman wearing a white dress. On the back of the photo is written 'Ms. H.G.'.

98. Photo of an African American Prisoner.

Photo of an African American Prisoner.
Description:
A paper photo of an African American man dressed in an overcoat and prison trousers with a bucket placed at his feet. To his right, resting on his shotgun, stands a white male in an overcoat.