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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.0859 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
Viva Nelson Mandela |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with an article entitled, "Viva Nelson Mandela". The article is divided into five subheadings, "Amandla!" which consists of an excerpt from Mandela speech in Cape Town on his release from prison in February 1990. "Life of Nelson Mandela" which lists a series of important events in his life from 1918-1990. "Mandela to Visit U.S." which describes his upcoming visit in June 1990 and the postponed visit of the South African President F. W. de Klerk. "Highlights of U.S. Trip" lists nine events in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, Detroit, and Los Angeles. "Readings" lists four books, one by Nelson Mandela, one by his wife Winnie Mandela and two by other authors. In the center of the article is a black and white photographic image of Nelson Mandela and below it a quote that was originally part of his Rivona Trial Statement in 1964, which he reiterated in February 1990. The document is affixed to the board with red, green, and black tape. The front of the board is also covered in clear plastic and the back is covered in wood design contact paper. 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/Cardboard |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Dimensions |
H-19.606 W-27.047 D-0.394 inches |
Search Terms |
Africa Africans Civil rights Civil rights leaders Apartheid Anti-Apartheid |
Subjects |
Africa Africans Civil rights Civil rights leaders Apartheid Anti-Apartheid |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |