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Photograph of a Negro History Week display at The Emporium

April 29, 1957

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photograph of the first display for Negro History Week in The Emporium in San Francisco, CA .This photograph depicting a single display case holding a quilt, American flag, photographs, books, and album covers was installed by Francis Albrier.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2010.60.6

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