Women Who Rock: Vision. Passion. Power.
Collection Highlights – African American Artists
- LaVern Baker: Dress, c. 1965
- Mahalia Jackson: Topeka, Kansas concert poster, 1962
- Mary Wilson of the Supremes: Green Petals dress, 1968
- Queen Latifah: African print outfit, c. 1989
- Rihanna: American Music Awards performance outfit, 2008
- Ruth Brown: Hairspray dress, 1988
- Janelle Monáe Jacket and Shoes, 2010
- Alicia Keys Outfit, 2008
- Janet Jackson Outfit, c. 1989
- Donna Summer Outfit, 1991
- Tina Turner Dress, 1996
- Tina Turner Dress, 1984
- Odetta Dress, c. 1968
- Odetta Acoustic Guitar and Case
- Mavis Staples of the Staple Singers Dress, c. 1975
- Darlene Love Dress, c. 1981
- Darlene Love- Hep Magazine, February 1966
- Mary Wilson of the Supremes Dresses, 1968
- Shirley Alston-Reeves of the Shirelles Dress, c. 1965
- Sister Rosetta Tharpe photo with Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra, 1938
- Ma Rainey: The Famous Alabama Minstrels Tent Show Poster, c. 1922
- Bessie Smith session cards
- Billie Holiday Fox-Fur Stole, c. 1948
- Aretha Franklin:
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference Benefit Concert Poster, 1967
- I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You Album Proof Sheet, 1967
- Aretha Franklin Dressing Room Door Note, c. 1985
- Aretha Franklin Appointment Book, 1981
- Aretha Franklin Dress, 1979
- Aretha Franklin Dress, 2007
- “I Heard It through the Grapevine,” 1966
- “Rhythm of the Freeway” Demo Cassette
- Aretha Franklin Tape Box, c. 1975