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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.0447 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
Carter G. Woodson, The Father of Black History / Carter G. Woodson |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular foamcore display board mounted with two posters. The top poster is entitled, "Carter G. Woodson, The Father of Black History". The poster consists of a background image of Woodson standing next to a bookcase. On the right side of the poster are four black and white photographic images of Woodson and one image of the U.S. Postal Service's stamp of Woodson. The text gives a brief biography of Woodson. The lower poster consists of a biography of Woodson with a black and white photographic image of him. Sections of this biographical text are identical or very similar to those in the poster above. The posters were produced by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH). The lower poster is affixed to the board with black, red and green tape and the board is edged with black tape. The front of the board is covered in clear plastic which is taped on the back. This display board was created and used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Paper/Plastic/Tape/Foamcore |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Date |
c.2005 |
Dimensions |
H-29.921 W-20.079 D-0.315 inches |
Search Terms |
African American People African American History Education |
Subjects |
African American People African American History Education |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. Woodson, Carter G. |