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Arguesome Dancing with the Waves

H x W (Image and Sheet): 5 5/8 x 6 3/16 in. (14.3 x 15.7 cm)

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Argument of John Quincy Adams, before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and others, Africans, captured in the Schooner Amistad

A first edition manuscript of John Quincy Adam’s arguments before United States Supreme Court in the trial United States v. Schooner Amistad, 1841. The Octavo pamphlet-manuscript is constructed of handstitched rag paper, with 35 pages of John Quincy Adams’] full defense of the illegally captured Mende Africans by the Spanish schooner, La Amistad. A signature, possibly from a former owner of the ma

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Argument of Roger S. Baldwin, of New Haven, Before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and Others, Africans of Amistad

A first edition manuscript of Roger Sherman Baldwin’s arguments before United States Supreme Court in the trial United States v. Schooner Amistad, 1841. The Octavo pamphlet-manuscript is constructed of handstitched rag paper, with 32 pages of Roger Sherman Baldwin’s (abolitionist; Governor; Congressman) full defense for the illegally captured Mende Africans by the Spanish schooner, La Amistad. The

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Aristocrat of Harlem

This sheet music for "Aristocrat of Harlem" depicts a cartoon of a grinning man, outlined in black. Pictured from the shoulders up, he wears a top hat and polkadot bow tie, and holds a black and white tipped cane. The background is an orange and white pattern of abstract figures in tuxedos playing various instruments. The title runs across the top margin, black letters on a blank white field that

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Army and Navy Diary Including French-English Words

World War I diary of Roy Underwood Plummer. The hardback book has a green cloth cover with black lettering that reads [ARMY AND NAVY / DIARY / FRENCH-ENGLISH WORDS / AUTOGRAPHS OF COMRADES]. The first page bears a handwritten inscription that reads [Roy Underwood Plummer / With Best Wishes / From / Your Sincere Friend / Albert L. Boddy / Xmas 1917.] At the front of the diary is an English-French V

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Army of the James Medal

After the battle of New Market Heights, Gen. Benjamin F. Butler commissioned a medal of honor to be awarded to African American soldiers for bravery. Officially known as Army of the James Medals, these are the only U.S. medals designed specifically for African American troops.

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Arnie Lawrence, Howard McGhee, and Cecil Payne, 1982

H x W (Matted): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)

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Arraignment of Sit-In Demonstrators arrested at Memphis Public Library, March 1960

A black-and-white photograph facing out towards a courtroom depicting the arraignment of demonstrators in Memphis, TN. From left to right, those pictured are Ben Jones, Jeff Estes, A. W. Willis, Russell Sugarman, Benjamin Hooks, Odell Horton, Patrolman Martin, Lt. Tim McCarver, Detective Tony Lowell, and Deputy City Attorney Art Shay. The protestors were represented by the legal staff of the Memph

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Arrest of Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, Alabama

A black-and-white photograph of Martin Luther King dressed in a suit and hat being arrested. He is walking with two white police officers down the street. His right hand is held behind his back by one of the officers and he is holding his left hand up at waist level in a sort of wave or cautioning motion and looking to the left (presumably at other people or a crowd). The print is signed [Charles

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Arrest of Wyatt "Tee" Walker

A black-and-white digital image of Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker and Martin Luther King, Jr. walking toward a Birmingham police car surrounded by policemen. Walker is featured mid-stride, facing the camera, walking forward wearing a dark suit, bowler hat, and badge on his jacket. King is walking behind Walker, on his right, wearing a dark suit and tie, looking at Walker. A group of policemen stand on Walke

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Art Blakey, 1980

H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)

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Art Blakey

This oil painting depicts the jazz drummer Art Blakey playing the drums. Wearing a blue striped jacket, yellow shirt and red striped tie, he holds a pair of raised drumsticks, his head thrown back, his mouth open and his eyes closed. In the background is a red brick wall. The painting is signed, titled and dated on the verso.

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<I>Arguesome Dancing with the Waves</I>

<I>Argument of John Quincy Adams, before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and others, Africans, captured in the Schooner Amistad</I>

<I>Argument of Roger S. Baldwin, of New Haven, Before the Supreme Court of the United States, in the Case of the United States, Appellants, vs. Cinque, and Others, Africans of Amistad</I>

<I>Aristocrat of Harlem</I>

<I>Army and Navy Diary Including French-English Words</I>

<I>Army of the James Medal</I>

<I>Arnie Lawrence, Howard McGhee, and Cecil Payne, 1982</I>

<I>Arraignment of Sit-In Demonstrators arrested at Memphis Public Library, March 1960</I>

<I>Arrest of Martin Luther King Jr., Montgomery, Alabama</I>

<I>Arrest of Wyatt "Tee" Walker</I>

<I>Art Blakey, 1980</I>

<I>Art Blakey</I>