Collection Search Results
Applied Filters: clear all filters
-
Included:
- name:"Charles, Ezzard Mack"
Your search found 7 result(s).
-
Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Attucks, Crispus, American, 1723 - 1770
- Truth, Sojourner, American, 1797 - 1883
- Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
- Roberts, Sarah C., American, born 1844
- McKinney Steward, Susan, American, 1847 - 1918
- Scott, Dred, American, ca 1800 - 1858
- Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
- Washington, Booker T., American, 1856 - 1915
- Carver, George Washington, American, 1860s - 1943
- W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963
- Joplin, Scott, American, 1867 - 1917
- Garvey, Marcus, Jamaican, 1887 - 1940
- Johnson, James Weldon, American, 1871 - 1938
- Father Divine, American, ca. 1876 - 1965
- Randolph, A. Philip, American, 1889 - 1979
- Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
- Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005
- Evers, Medgar, American, 1925 - 1963
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
- Bethune, Mary McLeod, American, 1875 - 1955
- National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
- Republican Party, American, founded 1854
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
- Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Date
- 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A 1976 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits. In the center is an angled blue square with text that reads [DELEGATE] in white text and [76] in striped red and white text, with a circle of stars in the center of the six [6]. Black text on the white spine reads [BI-CENNTENNIAL EDITION - DELEGATE 1976].
- The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “The Long Journey from the back of the bus,” about how this issue of the Delegate will focus on “200 years of Contributions Blacks gave this nation as part of our Bicentennial Celebration.” There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1976] and a table of contents.
- The majority of this issue consists of a 137 page article titled “The Negro in America, 1550-1976.” The content then continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Association of Black Social Workers, The National Caucus of Black School Board Members, Prince Hall Masons, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Empire State Medical Association, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Links, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, NAACP, Navy, Elks of the World, Democratic Party, Chi Eta Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Common Cause Ladies, National Association of Business and Professional Negro Womens Club, National United Church Ushers Association, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Urban League, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, NBC, National Medical Association, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, National Association of Negro Women, CBS, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Republican National Convention, Museum of Art, Whitney M. Young Classic, Black Caucus, 369th Veterans Association, Phi Beta Sigma, Paul Robeson and Langston Hughes, Edges,
- The issue concludes with a “Lest We Forget” page with a list of individuals who had passed away, including Ezzard Charles and Paul Robeson. There are approximately 348 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Social life and customs
- Sororities
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
- United States History
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
-
National Championship belt presented to Ezzard Charles
- Issued by
- Amateur Athletic Union, American, founded 1888
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1938
- Medium
- cloth , copper alloy
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 × 33 × 1/4 in. (12.7 × 83.8 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A championship belt presented to Ezzard Charles consists of red, white, and blue striped ribbon with black backing. Back is lined in blue silk. Thinner blue silk ribbons sewn to either end act as the fastener. A rectangular brass plate in the center of belt boasts a circular medallion depicting a woman in flowing robes and a compass. Text around the top and bottom of the plate reads [NATIONAL / CHAMPIONSHIP]. Raised text around the medallion reads [AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCCLXXXVIII]. Either side of medallion stands a bare knuckle boxer. The Ring Magazine Boxing Fighter of the Year 1950 award (2017.28.5) is pinned to the belt.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
-
CC0
Police Gazette Championship Belt and presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles
- Issued by
- National Police Gazette, American, 1845 - 1977
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1948
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- copper alloy
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Belt): 9 3/4 × 41 3/4 × 1 in. (24.8 × 106 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (Case): 3 × 45 × 12 in. (7.6 × 114.3 × 30.5 cm)
- Description
- Copper alloy boxing championship belt with presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles in 1948. Consists of large central plate and four plates either side. Central plate has circular photo of Ezzard Charles above which is an eagle with outstretched wings flanked on both sides by US, British and what might be French flags. Flags are enameled. The top of the plate has detached circular element with clear colored stones (possible paste or glass) encompassing the head of a wolf. The eagle carries a banner that reads [POLICE GAZETTE HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION PRIZE RING BELT OF THE WORLD]. At bottom of the central plate is a banner that reads [PRESENTED BY H. H. ROSWELL POLICE GAZETTE / 1948].
- Looking left of the central plate the first plate depicts a boxer in raised relief, next is an English rose, next is a US shield with eagle and the final plate is engraved with previous recipients of the award. Attached to the final plate is a clasp with two holes for fastening the belt. Looking right of central plate depicted in raised relief is another boxer, next is the Scottish thistle, followed by the Irish harp and the final plate is engraved with previous winner of this award. Attached to the final plate is the other half of the clasp with two raised stubs that coincide with the holes on the other half. The plates are joined together with hinges with long barrels, blunt at the top and pointed at the bottom.
- The exterior of the case is black with three closing clasps and a central handle. Interior is lined with dark blue vinyl/paper and purple velvet and there are four pairs of Cu alloy straps that would have been wrapped in velvet and used to hold belt in place.
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.2.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
The Ring Magazine Boxing Fighter of the Year 1950 award for Ezzard Charles
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Issued by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Date
- 1950
- Medium
- cloth , copper alloy
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 2 3/8 × 3/16 in. (11.5 × 6 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A medal awarded to Ezzard Charles by The Ring Magazine for the year 1950. The medal consists of a top plate that reads [The / RING / FIGHTER OF THE YEAR / AWARD], below which hang two chains, the ends of which are joined by a second plate with text reading [PRESENTED TO / EZZARD CHARLES] flanked by boxing gloves. Below the second plate hangs a single chain to which is attached an oval pendant. The center of the pendant depicts two boxers fighting, and the reverse depicts a shield bearing stars and stripes with an eagle above it. The top plate holds in place a red, white and blue ribbon. The edge of the pendant depicts radiant bands. The award is attached to the National Championship belt for 1938 (2017.28.4).
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- commemorative medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
1950 Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship Belt awarded to Ezzard Charles
- Issued by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1950
- Medium
- cloth , leather , brass (alloy) , enamel , elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 11/16 × 43 5/16 × 1 in. (17 × 110 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- 1950 Ring Magazine Heavyweight Championship Belt awarded to Ezzard Charles. Elasticated belt consisting of bands of red, white and blue fabric over gold backing. Both ends are leather with three straps and three buckles for fastening. Large central brass plate and three smaller plates on either side all depicted with right facing eagles on top. Center plate reads [The RING / MAGAZINE / AWARD / WORLD / HEAVYWEIGHT / CHAMPIONSHIP / WON BY / EZZARD CHARLES]. The three plates to the left read [DEFEATED / JOE WALCOTT / 15 ROUNDS N.B.A. TITLE / JUNE 22, 1949 / IN / CHICAGO], [KNOCKED OUT / GUS LESNEVICH / 7 ROUNDS / AUG. 10, 1949 / IN / NEW YORK], and [DEFEATED / JOE LOUIS / IN / 15 ROUNDS]. The three plates to the right read [AT / YANKEE STADIUM / NEW YORK / SEPT. 27, / 1950] (plate is continuation of plate on other side of center plate), [KNOCKED OUT / PATVALENTINO / 8 ROUND / OCT 14 1949 / IN SAN FRANCISCO], and [KNOCKED OUT / FREDDY BESHORE / 14 ROUNDS / AUG 15, 1950 / IN / BUFFALO].
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
The Ring Magazine Boxing Fighter of the Year 1949 award for Ezzard Charles
- Issued by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Received by
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1949
- Medium
- cloth , copper alloy
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 × 2 × 1/8 in. (12.7 × 5.1 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- A medal awarded to Ezzard Charles by The Ring Magazine for the year 1949. The medal consists of a top plate that reads [The / RING / MERIT AWARD], below which hang two chains, the ends of which are joined by a decorative boxing glove motif. Below the gloves hangs a single chain to which is attached a second plate with a medallion of two boxers fighting. Engraving below the medallion reads [Boxing's Fighter / of the Year / For / 1949]. A red, white, and blue striped ribbon (possibly silk) attached to the back of the top plate and hangs behind the medal. Back of medal reads [Awarded to / Ezzard Charles / For His / Outstanding / Contribution / to / Boxing].
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- commemorative medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
- Object number
- 2017.28.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Photographic print of boxer Ezzard Charles
- Photograph by
- Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
- Subject of
- Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
- Date
- February 1950
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 6 1/2 × 8 5/8 in. (16.5 × 21.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Ezzard Charles punching a heavy bag. He wears boxing gloves and a padded shirt with light colored sweatpants. The wall and the floor surrounding him are bare. The back of the photograph has two barcode stickers and a yellow circle sticker at center.
- Place depicted
- Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
- Object number
- 2014.302.32
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive