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Stone Axe

Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Object Type:
Axe
Place:
Ouest, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
15 Jun 1931
Topic:
Archaeology  Search this
Accession Number:
115158
USNM Number:
A351352-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3cdede305-21af-40cd-866b-d7a86cf23851
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8102646

Vodoun (Vodou) Drum "Petro"

Collector:
Capt. Thomas A. Tighe  Search this
Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Haitian  Search this
Object Type:
Drum
Place:
Hinche, Artibonite Province, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
3 Aug 1939
Collection Date:
1921
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
153259
USNM Number:
E380471-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/359c335fe-9f24-4034-91bd-d97ef5d4b3be
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8416232
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Vodoun (Vodou) Drum "Petro"

Collector:
Capt. Thomas A. Tighe  Search this
Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Haitian  Search this
Object Type:
Drum
Place:
Hinche, Artibonite Province, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
3 Aug 1939
Collection Date:
1921
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
153259
USNM Number:
E380472-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/355cc774c-2a4f-4a11-9ee5-73fb9a42ff20
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8416233
Online Media:

Vodoun (Vodou) Drum "Petro"

Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Haitian  Search this
Object Type:
Drum
Place:
Hinche, Artibonite Province, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
3 Aug 1939
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
153259
USNM Number:
E380473-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f80c6812-94d5-4bec-8342-2b3e49319ce5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8416234
Online Media:

Vodoun (Vodou) Drum "Petro"

Collector:
Capt. Thomas A. Tighe  Search this
Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Haitian  Search this
Object Type:
Drum
Place:
Hinche, Artibonite Province, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
3 Aug 1939
Collection Date:
1921
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
153259
USNM Number:
E380474-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/34bc486b8-6955-41cf-851b-f4d0730dfbd5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8416235
Online Media:

Pegged Vodoun (Vodou) Drum

Collector:
Capt. Thomas A. Tighe  Search this
Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Haitian  Search this
Object Type:
Drum
Place:
Hinche, Artibonite Province, Haiti, Caribbean
Accession Date:
3 Aug 1939
Collection Date:
1921
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
153259
USNM Number:
E380476-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/34c3b8870-a815-4c72-a008-dcc4407a1535
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8416237
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Painted Tapa

Collector:
Donald D. Amick  Search this
Donor Name:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Culture:
Samoan  Search this
Object Type:
Barkcloth
Place:
American Samoa (not certain), Samoa (not certain) / United States (not certain), Polynesia
Accession Date:
6 Jul 1950
Collection Date:
1943
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
187443
USNM Number:
E387299-0
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Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/30f0c729a-6b33-4d3f-a787-c6897280286d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8421165
Online Media:

Valor in Black and White: War Stories of Horace Poolaw

Creator:
National Museum of the American Indian  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-11-17T15:43:57.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Native Americans;American Indians  Search this
See more by:
SmithsonianNMAI
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
YouTube Channel:
SmithsonianNMAI
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_Npi_Nrw-B9o

CH-46 Sea Knight "Phrog" Retirement Ceremony

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2015-08-07T19:19:44.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
See more by:
airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_ItK3cwjXTAM

Correspondence and envelopes of Philip St. George

Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Collection Collector:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History  Search this
Collection Donor:
Becker, John M.  Search this
Gay Officers Action League. GOAL  Search this
Heritage of Pride (HOP)  Search this
Rohrbaugh, Richard  Search this
Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA)  Search this
Collection Creator:
Hirsch, Leonard  Search this
Guest, Barbara  Search this
Barna, Joseph T.  Search this
Guest, Michael E.  Search this
Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019  Search this
Extent:
176 Items
Type:
Archival materials
Letters
Date:
1945 to 1953
Scope and Contents:
These letters are clues to a secret life. This is a series of letters and addressed envelopes sent to Philip St. George (?-1997) of New York City who, from all indications, identified as being a closeted gay man. George's correspondents, who may have also have been gay or bisexual, tell of their experiences in the armed forces after World War II and their life after the war, 1945-1953.
Arrangement:
In Box 84, Folders 1 - 10.
Local Numbers:
AC1146-0000117-01 to AC1146-0000273 (AC Scan)
Restrictions:
Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
LGBT  Search this
Homosexuality  Search this
Genre/Form:
Letters
Collection Citation:
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
See more items in:
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection
Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 13: St. George, Philip / 13.1: Correspondence and envelopes
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep859ce5d95-b8bb-4f26-8d04-1541e00c1ac2
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-1146-ref2773
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Streamer for U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary owned by Gen. Colin Powell

Created by:
United States Marine Corps, American, founded 1775  Search this
Subject of:
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this
Issued by:
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this
Owned by:
General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this
Medium:
rayon with silk and metal
Dimensions:
H x W: 35 7/16 × 2 7/16 in. (90 × 6.2 cm)
Type:
banners
Date:
ca. 1989-1993
Topic:
African American  Search this
Military  Search this
Ornamentation  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number:
A2022.101.1.1.12
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards and Medals
Textiles
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e0b859fa-8968-4b21-bff3-226694651e82
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.1.12
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1 Dollar, Marine Corps Anniversary, United States, 2005

Maker:
United States Mint  Search this
Physical Description:
silver (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 38.1 mm; 1 1/2 in
Object Name:
coin
coin, commemorative
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
2005
Credit Line:
U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Mint
ID Number:
2010.0185.172
Accession number:
2010.0185
Catalog number:
2010.0185.172
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-40cd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1395100
Online Media:

I never left home : a tribute to the armed forces with actual broadcasts from service camps

Artist:
Hope, Bob, 1903-2003  Search this
Collection Creator:
Asch, Moses  Search this
Distler, Marian, 1919-1964  Search this
Folkways Records  Search this
Extent:
1 Phonograph record (analog, 78 rpm, 10 in.)
Type:
Archival materials
Phonograph records
Date:
1946
Contents:
Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Army (first side of disc 10047 and second side of disc 10048) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Navy (first side of disc 10049 and second side of disc 10050) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Marine Corps (first side of disc 10050 and second side of disc 10049) -- Bob Hope broadcasts to the United States Coast Guard (first side of disc 10048 and second side of disc 10047).
Local Numbers:
FW-ASCH-78-2290

Capitol.CD26
Publication, Distribution, Etc. (Imprint):
Los Angeles, CA Capitol 1946
General:
Title from container. Notes on container. Performer(s): Bob Hope, stand-up comedy; with other performers.
Restrictions:
Restrictions on access. No duplication allowed listening and viewing for research purposes only.
Collection Rights:
Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections make no guarantees concerning copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Other usage conditions may apply; please see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for more information.
Collection Citation:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.
Identifier:
CFCH.ASCH, Item FW-ASCH-78-2290
See more items in:
Moses and Frances Asch Collection
Moses and Frances Asch Collection / Series 9: Audio Recordings / 78 RPM
Archival Repository:
Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/bk5ed883a2b-4212-4163-b4ba-3d9054bc9cef
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-cfch-asch-ref23258

5c Marine Corps Reserve single

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 1315a
Medium:
paper; ink (black, bisque, red, ultramarine); adhesive; tagging / lithography, engraving
Type:
Postage Stamps
Place:
United States of America
Date:
August 29, 1966
Topic:
Military & Policing Forces  Search this
U.S. Stamps  Search this
Object number:
1980.2493.5613
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8fa05c5c0-123c-4d01-b2bd-9733b0a5ceb8
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5613

World War II Patriotic cover

Title:
Scott Catalogue USA 900
Artist:
George Sadworth  Search this
Medium:
paper; ink; adhesive
Dimensions:
8.9 x 16.5 cm (3.5 x 6.5 in.)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Place of Destination:
New York
Place of Origin:
New York
Date:
May 12, 1943
Topic:
World War II (1939-1945)  Search this
Covers & Letters  Search this
Object number:
2002.2035.52
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm89342bf5c-5ab6-4617-a428-5dd35364325c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npm_2002.2035.52

John Myers

Thru person:
Rinsland, George  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 8.89 cm
Object Name:
Card, Baseball
postcard, baseball
baseball card
baseball postcard
Date made:
ca 1911
Subject:
Baseball  Search this
Native Americans  Search this
ID Number:
CL.310547.030.07
Accession number:
310547
Catalog number:
310547.030.07
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-36e2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1330762

U. S. Marine Corps

Associated institution:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Physical Description:
wool (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 4 3/4 in x 10 in x 1/2 in; 12.065 cm x 25.4 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
Cap, Overseas Garrison
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1940-1945
Associated date:
1941 - 1945
Subject:
Uniforms, Military  Search this
Related event:
World War II  Search this
Credit Line:
Michael Sofranoff
ID Number:
AF.59406-N(1B)
Catalog number:
059406N
59406-N(1B)
Accession number:
260092
See more items in:
Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Naval
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-672a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_442367

Be a Marine ...

Measurements:
overall: 20 in x 14 in x 1/16 in; 50.8 cm x 35.56 cm x .1016 cm
Object Name:
Poster
Other Terms:
Poster; Mc, Women's Reserve
Subject:
U. S. Marine Corps  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Navy Department. United States Marine Corps. Division of Public Relations
ID Number:
AF.59302-M
Catalog number:
59302-M
Accession number:
164835
See more items in:
Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Princeton Posters
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-852c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_450921

Be a Marine ...

Measurements:
overall: 20 in x 14 in x 1/16 in; 50.8 cm x 35.56 cm x .1016 cm
Object Name:
Poster
Other Terms:
Poster; Mc, Women's Reserve
Subject:
U. S. Marine Corps  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Navy Department. United States Marine Corps. Division of Public Relations
ID Number:
AF.59303-M
Catalog number:
59303-M
59744
Accession number:
164835
303735
See more items in:
Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Princeton Posters
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-852d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_450922

Margaret L. Frank

Issuer; user:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Maker:
United States Marine Corps  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 2 in x 1 1/8 in; 5.08 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
Tag, Identification, Military
Place made:
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
Date made:
1953
Subject:
Uniforms, Military  Search this
ID Number:
ZZ.RSN83548L32
See more items in:
Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-b9f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_675894

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