African American Collection (#5)

Muhammad Ali with wife Belinda Boyd and twin daughters Jamillah and Rasheda in Deer Lake Pennsylvania. 19th January 1974

Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Tom Kennedy and Joe Jeanette, between c1910 and c1915.

1st Depositor, Postal Bank, N.Y., between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
1st Depositor, Postal Bank, N.Y., between c1910 and c1915.

Bob Armstrong, Eddie McGoorty, Ed McMahon, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Armstrong, Eddie McGoorty, Ed McMahon, 1912. Shows boxers Bob Armstrong (alias Bob Johnson) (1873-1933), Edwin Van Dusart (alias Eddie McGoorty) (1889-1929), and Ed McMahon.

Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Shows boxers Jack Johnson (1878-1946) and Jim Flynn (1879-1935) (born Andrew Chiariglione) in the ring at Las Vegas, New Mexico, July 4, 1912.

Boxer George Robinson, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Boxer George Robinson, between c1910 and c1915.

Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Gen. Powell Clayton, 1912. 1912 Republican National Convention held at the Chicago Coliseum, Chicago, Illinois, June 18-22.

Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915.

Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915.

Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Porto [Puerto] Rico -- Raising tobacco under Cheese Cloth, between c1915 and c1920.

Studying botany, Tuskegee, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Studying botany, Tuskegee, between c1910 and c1915. Shows students at the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama.

Photographic print of African American and white boys in circle around another boy
3521282 Photographic print of African American and white boys in circle around another boy; (add.info.: Photographic print of African American and white boys in circle around another boy)

World War 1, African-American bandsmen
3032512 World War 1, African-American bandsmen; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, African-American bandsmen of the 79th Division, photographs taken in France); © Don Troiani

Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print)
7293240 Cotton field, c.1920-30 (print); (add.info.: Agriculture. Cotton harvest in the south of the USA. Postcard, USA, ca 1920-30.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

An African American medical assistant
2626904 An African American medical assistant; (add.info.: Illustration of an African American man assisting a medical officer on the battlefield, Harper's Weekly, August 20)

Print shows an African American woman, wearing a very large hat
2597657 Print shows an African American woman, wearing a very large hat; (add.info.: Life in Philadelphia. Plate 11 / C. Edward Clay, 1799-1857, engraver)

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Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677678 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A great catch (litho)
8677514 A great catch (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A great catch.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho)
8677441 Advertising card for Dr William Hall's Balsam (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print)
8696807 Fisherman, South Carolina, c.1925 (platinum print) by Ulmann, Doris (1882-1934); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Doris Ulmann)

The Countries of the World
5616077 The Countries of the World; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an African American village in Georgia, from The Countries of the World by Robert Brown (1842-1895) a Scottish scientist

Young African American woman
2623926 Young African American woman; (add.info.: Young African American woman, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing hat. Published 1899 or 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops
3028734 Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops; Private Collection; (add.info.: Butler Medal Of Valor For US Colored Troops); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

A gift of love (chromolitho)
8677523 A gift of love (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gift of love.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advertising card for Davies, photographer, Portland, Oregon (chromolitho)
8677687 Advertising card for Davies, photographer, Portland, Oregon (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for Davies, photographer)

Taking it easy (litho)
8677266 Taking it easy (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American boy taking it easy)

Man with a Saddle, c.1920 (platinum print)
8696806 Man with a Saddle, c.1920 (platinum print) by Ulmann, Doris (1882-1934); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: By Doris Ulmann)

Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo)
7288787 Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo); 25x19 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Photograph of young men wearing baseball uniforms)

United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns
3032705 United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, United States)

Black bandsmen of the 79th Division
3032699 Black bandsmen of the 79th Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black bandsmen of the 79th Division, AEF, photographs taken in France); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Blanche Kelso Bruce
2628541 Blanche Kelso Bruce.; (add.info.: Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 - March 17, 1898) was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S

Union Army, Black Sergeant of Infantry seated with his sword
3028503 Union Army, Black Sergeant of Infantry seated with his sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army)

Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863
3028351 Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863); © Don Troiani

Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho)
8677760 Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder, sold by Ds Young & Co)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677737 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

African American wedding (colour litho)
8677453 African American wedding (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American wedding.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)
1705941 Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo); (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922 (left))

WWI Poster "True Blue", pub. 1918 (colour lithograph)
3239910 WWI Poster "True Blue", pub. 1918 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Portrait of a Civil War Veteran Wearing a Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c.1866-70 (b/w photo)
8690965 Portrait of a Civil War Veteran Wearing a Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c.1866-70 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper)
8690948 Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Washington Irving (1783-1859)
2604861 Washington Irving (1783-1859); (add.info.: Washington Irving (1783-1859) American man of letters. Print originally published c1830.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
2623784 Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback; (add.info.: Photographic print of Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (1837-1921) publisher, politician, Union Army officer

Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho)
8677462 Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

White and black boys boxing (chromolitho)
8677710 White and black boys boxing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White and black boys boxing)

American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922
1699628 American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922; (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922)

A queue of African-American men casting their votes
2623790 A queue of African-American men casting their votes; (add.info.: Political satire woodcut engraving illustration depicting a queue of African-American men casting their votes. By Alfred R)

Group portrait of Lincoln School nurses, 1912 (b/w photo)
8679867 Group portrait of Lincoln School nurses, 1912 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Lincoln School for Nurses)

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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.