African Americans Collection

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)

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.

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).

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)

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.

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

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)

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).

Arthur Schomburg and William Edouard Scott with others, 1930 (b/w photo)
8679868 Arthur Schomburg and William Edouard Scott with others, 1930 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library

African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo)
676804 African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

George Simenon at a dinner with Josephine Baker in 1926 (photo)
GIA4716246 George Simenon at a dinner with Josephine Baker in 1926 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Simenon (1909-1989), Belgian writer

African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883
528415 African-Americans picking cotton on plantation beside the Mississippi, c1883. Plantation house left, workers' cabins to its right. Jetty for loading cotton bales, centre

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

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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.