African Americans Collection (#2)

Josephine Baker leaning on a tiger head, 1931 (b/w photo)
1946785 Josephine Baker leaning on a tiger head, 1931 (b/w photo); Spaarnestad Photo

"J'ai deux amours" sung by Josephine Baker, show advertising poster, c.1925 (poster)
1718115 "J'ai deux amours" sung by Josephine Baker, show advertising poster, c.1925 (poster) by Zig (Gaudin, Louis) (1900-1936); (add.info.: Show poster: J'ai deux amours)

Josephine Baker, c1920s (photo)
1715405 Josephine Baker, c1920s (photo); (add.info.: Josephine Baker)

The American Centennial Exhibition: one of the Principal Streets in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The American Centennial Exhibition: one of the Principal Streets in Philadelphia, 1876. The guidebook published by Messrs. J. B

S.C. huckster, South Carolina, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.C. huckster, South Carolina, between 1900 and 1910

Sorting cotton, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Sorting cotton, between 1900 and 1910

Southern fish vendor, c1903. Creator: Unknown
Southern fish vendor, c1903

Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Fort McHenry, Cement Gun Used in Building Camp, 1917

Old Huguenot church, 136 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Old Huguenot church, 136 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

At the cotton press, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
At the cotton press, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Woman sitting on steps and man standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman sitting on steps and man standing in a doorway, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Woman and children standing in or by a doorway, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston... c1920-c1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Woman and children standing in or by a doorway, [17 Chalmers Street], Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of four women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View from across street of four women talking, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of a man and woman standing by a doorway and a woman seated...c1920-1926
View from across street of a man and woman standing by a doorway and a woman seated on the balcony above, New, between 1920 and 1926

View from across street of a man and child sitting on steps and a woman walking down... c1920-1926
View from across street of a man and child sitting on steps and a woman walking down sidewalk in the French Quarter, New, between 1920 and 1926

View down Chartres Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down Chartres Street, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

View down a sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
View down a sidewalk, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Street scene - looking north on Bedons Alley to Elliott Street; with horse and wagon... c1920-1926
Street scene [looking north on Bedons Alley to Elliott Street] with horse and wagon, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. House at end is 22 Elliott Street (c. 1793)

[View looking south on King Street, Charleston, South Carolina, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
[View looking south on King Street. The two-and-a-half stone masonry house with the window in the gable end with the square cap over it is 89 King Street]

Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of Lord Invader, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lord Invader, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of Count of Monte Cristo, Macbeth, ...Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947
Portrait of Count of Monte Cristo, Macbeth, Duke of Iron, Wilmoth Houdini, Lord Invader, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of unidentified woman, Wilmoth...Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947
Portrait of unidentified woman, Wilmoth Houdini, Duke of Iron (Cecil Anderson), Lord Invader, Macbeth, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of Macbeth (McDonald Augustus...Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947)
Portrait of Macbeth (McDonald Augustus Fritz), Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Portrait of Macbeth, Count of Monte Cristo...Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947
Portrait of Macbeth, Count of Monte Cristo, Lord Invader, and Wilmoth Houdini, Renaissance Ballroom, New York, N.Y. ca. July, 1947

Knox Express Co. Horse Team, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Knox Express Co
Knox Express Co. Horse Team, between 1909 and 1914. African American men with horse-drawn machinery in Washington D.C: The Geo. W. Knox Express Co

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]

Brick Yard near Mount Vernon, Va. between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Brick Yard near Mount Vernon, Va
Brick Yard near Mount Vernon, Virginia, between 1910 and 1917. Black and white workers, USA. SSS 120 patented brick machine: Made by The Arnold Creager Co. New London, Ohio, USA

Three African American women...State Fair at Saint Paul, Minnesota, 1903. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Three African American women, full-length portrait, standing, at the State Fair at Saint Paul, Minn. 1903

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

U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914
U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. African American custodians cleaning spittoons, Washington DC

U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914
U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. African American custodians cleaning spittoons, Washington DC

Council of National Defense Headquarters Under Construction, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Council of National Defense Headquarters Under Construction, Washington DC, 1917. African American workers on flat-bed truck

Edgewood Hunt, James Murphy, M.F.H. 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Edgewood Hunt, James Murphy, M.F.H. 1912
Edgewood Hunt, James Murphy, M.F.H. [master of foxhounds], 1912

Migrant cotton pickers, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton pickers. Texas

Cotton hoers leaving the fields for lunch, Georgia, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cotton hoers leaving the fields for lunch. Farmer's daughter and laborers, whites and blacks. Georgia

Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Memphis, Tennessee. Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season. Truck drivers are paid by the planters and serve as "runners" to recruit the men

Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women being transported from Memphis, Tennessee to an Arkansas plantation

Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season, Memphis, Tennessee, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Memphis, Tennessee. Cotton hoers are transported to the fields daily during the season. Truck drivers are paid by the planters and serve as "runners" to recruit the men

Berry pickers at 5 am, waiting for the truck to haul them to work, Memphis, Tennessee, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Berry pickers at 5 a.m. Waiting for the truck to haul them to work. Earn about sixty cents per day. Memphis, Tennessee

Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime, near Radstown, Texas, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant cotton pickers at lunchtime. Near Radstown, Texas

Peach pickers, Muscella, Georgia, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Muscella, Georgia. Peach pickers

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"African-Americans: Triumphs, Struggles, and Resilience Captured in History" African-American Marines at the Battle of Peleliu, 15th September 1944 (b/w photo): In a display of unwavering courage and determination, African-American Marines fought valiantly alongside their comrades during World War II's Battle of Peleliu. Their contributions to this historic battle remain an inspiring testament to their bravery. The fatal shooting of Harlem resident James Powell by NYPD Lieutenant Gilligan stirred Negro rioters to race through Harlem streets carrying pictures of Lt. Gilligan, New York, 1964 (b/w photo): This powerful image captures the deep-rooted frustration and anger felt by African-Americans in response to racial injustice during the Civil Rights Movement era. It serves as a stark reminder that systemic racism has long plagued our society. These captivating black-and-white photographs (3673630) (3673592) (3673561) (3673383) (3673558) (3673540) (3673518) (3673479) (3673435) and ( 36-73429 ) provide glimpses into various aspects of African-American history - from moments of joyous celebration to instances highlighting social unrest and inequality. Through these images, we witness both the triumphs achieved against all odds and the struggles endured by African-Americans throughout history. They serve as visual reminders that progress often comes at a great cost but is worth fighting for. From the courageous African-American Marines who defied stereotypes on foreign battlegrounds to ordinary citizens like James Powell whose lives were tragically cut short due to racial violence - these photos encapsulate stories that must never be forgotten or ignored. As we reflect upon these historical snapshots, let us honor the resilience displayed by generations past while acknowledging that there is still work ahead towards achieving true equality and justice for all.