African American Collection (#3)

JOHN COLTRANE (1926-1967). American jazz saxophonist and composer. Photograph, 1962

WASHINGTON D. C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing
WASHINGTON D.C. 1942. A group of young dancers at the Frederick Douglass housing project in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. Photograph by Gordon Parks, July 1942

NAT LOVE b. 1854. Deadwood Dick. African American cowboy

BOB GIBSON (1935- ). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the St. Louis Cardinals to victory over the New York Yankees in the seventh and deciding game of the 1964 World Series, at Busch Stadium, St

Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961
CIVIL RIGHTS, 1961. Integration Protest, Monroe, North Carolina. Photograph by Delcan Haun, August 1961

Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photographed while giving a speech at a rally in Harlem
MALCOLM X (1925-1965). Born Malcolm Little. American religious and political leader. Photographed while giving a speech at a rally in Harlem, New York City, c1963

JITTERBUGGERS, c1939. At the Savoy Ballroom, New York City

LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). American musician. Louis Armstrongs band, the Hot Five. Photograph, c1926

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

Muhammad Ali training ahead of his upcoming fight against Larry Holmes. 29th September 1980

Muhammad Ali In the video Champions Forever documentary which takes a good hard look at the last Golden Age of Heavyweights

Dressing for the Carnival, 1877. Creator: Winslow Homer
Dressing for the Carnival, 1877

Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Count Basie on stage, Chatham, Kent, 1967

Opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams, Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Herts, 1978
Official opening of an exhibition of photographs by Denis Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, April 1978

CHICAGO: FAMILY, 1941. An African American family in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, July 1941

ROSA PARKS (1913-2005). American civil rights activist. At the White House after receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Photograph by unknown photographer, 1996

CHICAGO: WOMEN, 1941. Women on Easter Sunday on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, April 1941

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). American baseball player. Photograph by Bob Sandberg, 1954

NYC: PENN STATION, 1942. Passengers waiting for their train at Penn Station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

CHICAGO: NURSES, 1941. The nurses station at Provident Hospital, one of the few African-American hospitals with an African-American staff in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1941

CHICAGO: CHILDREN, 1941. Children playing ring around the rosie in the Black Belt neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1941

CHICAGO: STREET, 1941. Street in the African American section of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

BLACK JEWS IN HARLEM, 1929. Photographed in 1929

US Army Jazz Band, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
XOS937893 US Army Jazz Band, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); 12.7x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: African American jazz band during World War I at Camp Upton)

HARRIS: UNCLE REMUS, 1895. Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. Pen-and-ink drawing by Arthur Burdett Frost for the 1895 second edition of the African American folktale by Joel Chandler Harris

The Blackville Medical Man. Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. Wood engraving, American, c1880
SOUTH: ROOT DOCTOR. The Blackville Medical Man. " Yes, dis is a clear case of Difflomania. " Wood engraving, American, c1880

American civil rights leader. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler, 1963, while serving as Executive Secretary of the NaCP
ROY WILKINS (1901-1981). American civil rights leader. Photographed by Warren K. Leffler, 1963, while serving as Executive Secretary of the NaCP

(1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Kings last public appearance, 3 April 1968 at Mason Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, the night before his assassination

(1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Wood engraving, 1966, by Stefan Martin after Ben Shahn
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and reformer. Wood engraving, 1966, by Stefan Martin after Ben Shahn

(1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON (1908-1973). 36th President of the United States. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Bill. Photographed by Warren Leffler, 11 April 1968

GEORGIA: SHERMANs MARCH. Shermans March Through Georgia, 1864. Oil on canvas by Andrew B. Carlin, 1871

COUNTRY STORE, 1872. Interior of a country store. A general store in North Carolina during Reconstruction. Wood engraving, American, 1872

HENRY HIGHLAND GARNET (1815-1882). American clergyman and abolitionist. Line engraving, 1881

REMINGTON: 10th CAVALRY. A Retiring Scout. Enlisted man of the 10th (Colored) Cavalry, known as Buffalo Soldiers, on maneuvers in Arizona. Wood engraving after Frederick Remington, 1888

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Edward Gleed and two other Tuskegee Airmen adjust an external 75 gallon drop tank on the wing of a P-5/D fighter plane Creamers Dream, at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy

MUSIC: THE INK SPOTS. Popular American vocal group of the 1930s and 1940 s

HANDY: ST. LOUIS BLUES, 1914. The original sheet music cover for William Christopher Handys St. Louis Blues, 1914, the self-proclaimed first successful blues published

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U. S
CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Guard House and African American guards of the 107th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment at Fort Corcoran, Arlington, Virginia, during the American Civil War

PBLA2R-00002
Benjamin Banneker. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier portrait, digitally retouched

Traditional beehive house of the Dorze people made entirely from organic materials, Chencha mountains, Ethiopia, Africa

Local artist with his Tingatinga paintings, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Masai warriors performing jumping dance, Serengeti Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Outrigger canoe with sail on Indian Ocean, off Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

A mother getting the children ready for a neighborhood birthday party, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. A mother getting the children ready for a neighborhood birthday party

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b / w photo)
1720216 African-American Marines, Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Peleliu battle, september 15)

Ticket to a boxing match between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, June 25, 1959
The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between African-American Floyd Patterson (1935-2006) and Swede Ingemar Johansson (1932-2009) was held at the Yankee Stadium in New York City

James McCune Smith (engraving)
NYH412356 James McCune Smith (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: James McCune Smith (1813-65) was an American physician

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"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Cultural Influence" The Olympic Games of 1968 witnessed a powerful moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them, wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. In 1970, the legendary Jimi Hendrix mesmerized audiences with his electrifying guitar skills during a concert at Berkeley, California. His music transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on rock history. Sam Cooke's soulful voice captivated listeners until his untimely death in 1964. As an African American soul singer, he paved the way for future generations to express themselves through music. Malcolm X was not only a religious leader but also a political figure who fearlessly fought for equal rights and justice. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals today. Even The Beatles couldn't resist clowning around with boxing legend Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach before his historic fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Jackie Robinson shattered racial barriers as he stole home under the tag of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This iconic moment marked a significant step forward for African Americans in professional sports. Rosa Parks became an emblematic figure of civil rights advocacy when she defiantly sat at the front of a public bus designated for white passengers only. Her act of resistance sparked nationwide change and inspired others to stand up against segregation. Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American actress to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Despite facing adversity, she broke barriers and opened doors for future generations of black actors and actresses. Satchel Paige showcased extraordinary talent on baseball fields, defying racial barriers and becoming one of the greatest pitchers in history.