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  • The Dixie Hummingbirds

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Manufactured by
    Konica, Japanese, 1873 - 2003
    Date
    1980s - 1990s
    Medium
    plastic, ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    L x W: 7 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 1 in. (20 x 10.3 x 2.5 cm)
    Description
    A black plastic VHS tape with two white paper labels reading “THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS” in black text. One label is on the top face between the two clear windows and the second sticker is found on the side edge that would be visible when the VHS tape were inserted into the player. The VHS tape is manufactured by Konica.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    videocassettes
    Topic
    Film
    Gospel (Music)
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d4116bc9-e553-49dc-bac6-44f40ac1147d
  • Nomination plaque for "Best Soul Gospel Performance" in 1973

    Created by
    Perma Plaque Corp., American, founded 1948
    Subject of
    The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Lowery, Bill, American, 1924 - 2004
    Date
    1974
    Medium
    wood, plastic, paper, metal, cloth, paint
    Dimensions
    10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A plaque presented to the Dixie Hummingbirds in recognition for their nomination for "Best Soul Gospel Performance" for their single "Loves Me Like A Rock." The plaque was presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1974. The plaque is features wood, paper, metal, paint, laminated plastic, a molded plastic mount on the back, and cloth that may be felt.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    plaques
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc04bf6a-09d7-46da-9a8a-f07ebe5f0b21
  • Still... Keepin' It Real: The Last Man Standing

    Published by
    MCG Records, American, founded 1996
    Recorded by
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Bright, William, American
    Jones, Lyndon Baines, American
    Nettles, Torrey, American
    Date
    2006
    Medium
    plastic, aluminum, polycarbonate;
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter (compact disc): 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
    plastic case: 4 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 7/16 in. (12.4 x 14.3 x 1.1 cm)
    Description
    The Dixie Hummingbirds “Still… Keepin’ It Real” compact disc has three tracks: “Personal Jesus”, “Christian’s Automobile”, and “He Watches Out For Me”. A man, likely Ira Tucker Sr., appears on the left side of the CD. The right side of the CD lists the tracks, record label, production company, and indicates that this CD is a promotional single. The case is a plastic CD case with a 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” paper insert with a photo of a man (likely Ira Tucker) on the cover with his hands raised and standing in front of a painting of six other men’s faces and a guitar. The verso of the CD case lists the track listing and has a photograph of The Dixie Hummingbirds wearing tuxedos.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    compact disks
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.14ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2006 MCG Records & Nip N Tuck Productions . Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd597150df5-1de9-40bb-9aca-b7491849f8c5
  • Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance awarded to the Dixie Hummingbirds

    Manufactured by
    Bob Graves Molds, Inc., American, 1985
    Owned by
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Received by
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Commissioned by
    The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
    Date
    1974
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    alloy, wood, plastic, pressure-sensitive tape
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (16.5 x 12.4 x 12.1 cm)
    Description
    The "Best Soul Gospel Performance" Grammy award of 1973 was presented to The Dixie Hummingbirds in March 1974 for their song “Loves Me Like a Rock”. The award is a molded bronze colored metal gramophone mounted on a square frustum wooden base. A bronze colored brush metal plaque is adhered to the front face of the frustum reading “NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES / DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS / BEST SOUL GOSPEL – 1973 / “LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK”. The gramophone is positioned with the elbow on the right and the horn opening to the left. The verso of the gramophone has “© NARAS” stamped into the metal. The elbow of the gramophone has a break and has a prior repair utilizing what appears to be fishing wire and brown tape.
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f3819d9c-b82f-41fe-8911-08348d79c978
  • Pass for the 25th anniversary Edmonton Folk Festival used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (festival pass): 3 x 4 in. (7.6 x 10.2 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 18 1/2 x 1/2 in. (47 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A laminated blue paper pass that bears the 25th Anniversary logo of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival attached to a black nylon lanyard. The pass is embossed with the festival society's corporate seal. The cloth laynard is screen-printed with a representation of four cartoonish characters playing instruments, and the recurring messages "25TH ANNIVERSARY" and "EFMF 2004".
    Place printed
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Folk (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583f03af3-6cc1-4621-b0ec-ddced929bf0a
  • Pass for Pori Jazz '97 used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Jons-Finland Oy, Finnish
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    July 20, 1997
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (white badge): 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (8.6 x 5.4 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 21 x 5/16 in. (53.3 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    An orange, nylon lanyard with a pass for the 1997 Porri Jazz Festival attached to it. Depicted on the pass is a small picture of Ira Tucker, Sr., a faded logo, and a red bar on the right that says "ARTIST". At the bottom, printed in script, are the words "by Jons-Finland." The lanyard bears a recurring logo and message "OSUUSPANKKI." Attached to the lanyard is an orange plastic ball.
    Place printed
    Pori, Satakunta, Finland, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.19.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd554112873-a04f-4644-afe8-02bcefc960ab
  • Pass for Music Midtown used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Otto Printing & Entertainment Graphics, American, founded 1964
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    May 1, 1998
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (Purple badge): 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 6.4 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 21 x 5/16 in. (53.3 x 0.8 cm)
    Description
    An orange, nylon lanyard with a pass for the 1998 Midtown Music Festival, held in Atlanta, attached to it. The pass has an image of a microphone, and in a purple field below, the words "ARTIST / Coca-Cola/V103." The lanyard is an orange, fine-woven ribbon that bears a recurring logo and message "OSUUSPANKKI." Attached to the lanyard is an orange plastic ball.
    Place collected
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Dayton, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.19.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51cbc3d07-312d-441f-9366-b0cf8a064db9
  • The Life Story of Madame Bethune

    Recorded by
    Jackson, Otis, American
    Published by
    Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    1955
    Medium
    plastic (possibly polyvinyl chloride);
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter (vinyl record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    L x W (paper sleeve): 7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    The 45rpm 7” record features parts one and two of the song “The Life Story of Madame Bethune” as performed by Otis Jackson and backed by the Dixie Hummingbirds. The record has a black paper label with silver lettering. The label has the Peacock Records logo along the top of the label and the artist and song title listed along the bottom of the label. Wrapped around the edge of the lower half of the label is the Peacock Records address. A horizontal band across the center has text indicating that the record is to be played at 45 rpm and lists the publishing company. The record was originally housed in a white paper sleeve with a musical score design circumambulating the center hole. A Philadelphia phone number is listed on the recto LR corner in blue ink.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © MCA Records (originally Peacock Records). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52825cf73-051e-4f2c-b1e9-81540391875f
  • Pass for the North Sea Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    July 11, 1997
    Medium
    paper, plastic, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W: 23 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (60.3 x 8.6 cm)
    Description
    A paper pass in a plastic sleeve attached to a cloth lanyard by a clip. The paper is blue with blue and black ink. A white adhesive label, laser-printed, is affixed to the center portion of the badge with the excess wrapped around to the back. At the bottom of the badge several restrictions are listed.The badge is attached to a finely-woven cloth lanyard.
    Place printed
    The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Jazz (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5563ff157-94f4-4f71-9430-091e1b994581
  • Pass for the Special Merit Awards Ceremony at the 2007 Grammy Awards

    Issued by
    The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    February 10, 2007
    Medium
    paper, plastic , plastic laminate , metal , nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (event badge): 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (14.6 x 9.8 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    Description
    A pass for the 2007 National Academy special merits award ceremony. The pass has a light gold background and a grammophone logo. On the back are the names and logos of sponsors for the event. The cloth lanyard is blue and bears the repeating logo of People Magazine. It is attached to the badge by steel clip, and there is a plastic clasp at the other end.
    Place collected
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55aeca71c-23b3-46aa-8a94-9eb74f013fcf
  • Pass for artists at the Pori Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    July 18, 2004
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (artist pass): 24 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (62.2 x 5.4 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 21 x 3/4 in. (53.3 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    An artists pass attached to a lanyard by a metal clip. The artist pass is white with a light blue graphical drawing that says "PORIJAZZ" and a B&W photo of Ira Tucker. There is a legend on the back defining letter codes and levels of access. The lanyard is green cloth with gray edges bearing the logo for Carlsberg beer. There is a plastic buckle that can be used to separate the steel clip from the lanyard.
    Place made
    Pori, Satakunta, Finland, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.22.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd563e88062-5132-4d81-87f2-47456846ea66
  • Backstage pass for Pori Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    July 18, 2004
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W (backstage pass): 4 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. (11.7 x 7.3 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 21 x 3/4 in. (53.3 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    A backstage pass attached to a lanyard by a metal clip. It is a laminated white paper card with a graphic purple ink background. The card's reverse has restriction details in english and Finnish. The lanyard is green cloth with gray edges bearing the logo for Carlsberg beer. There is a plastic buckle that can be used to separate the steel clip from the lanyard.
    Place made
    Pori, Satakunta, Finland, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.22.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c96f8885-ecbe-4ace-aa99-9137dc3fac57
  • Pass for filmmakers to the Lone Star International Film Festival

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Lone Star Film Society, American
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    2007
    Medium
    paper, plastic, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W: 23 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (59.7 x 7.9 cm)
    Description
    Filmmaker pass bearing the logo of “The 1st Annual / LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL / FILM FESTIVAL”. The name “IRA TUCKER, SR.” is printed on the badge. A gold foil sticker with a five-point star on it is affixed to the lower left. The pass is in a plastic case attached with a metal clip to a black nylon lanyard.
    Place collected
    Fort Worth, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Film
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5882ed626-4da5-4ed3-8f65-9aca2028f492
  • Grammy nominee medal given to Ira Tucker

    Issued by
    The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    1993
    Medium
    metal, ribbon
    Dimensions
    Diameter (medal): 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. (4.8 x 0.3 cm)
    L x W (ribbon): 17 x 1 1/2 in. (43.2 x 3.8 cm)
    Description
    Bronze colored medal attached to a red ribbon by a small metal ring. The medal bears the relief image of a grammophone and the legend "GRAMMY ® / NOMINEE / 1993".
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5731e191c-6e34-40c2-bdd4-e453404f9d81
  • Grammy nominee medal for the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards given to Ira Tucker

    Created by
    Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
    Date
    2000
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    bronze, ribbon
    Dimensions
    medal: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm)
    L x W (ribbon): 17 x 1 in. (43.2 x 2.5 cm)
    Description
    Bronze medal bearing the relief image of a treble clef and the words "42ND / ANNUAL / GRAMMY ® / NOMINEE". The raised design and words are polished, while the field has a brushed finish. On the reverse is a relief of a Grammy award, and near the rim appears "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES". On the medal's edge is stamped "TIFFANY & CO. BRONZE". The medal is attached to a green ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Grammy Awards. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5abc5b090-2922-4c38-bdee-6003ab4cb809
  • Inductee badge from The Vocal Group Hall of Fame & Museum used by Ira Tucker Sr.

    Issued by
    Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation, American, founded 1997
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    2000
    Medium
    aluminum, metal, plastic, leather, neoprene, paint
    Dimensions
    H x W (Medal): 3 x 2 1/8 in. (7.6 x 5.4 cm)
    L x W (lanyard): 22 x 3/4 in. (55.9 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    An aluminum inductee pass attached to a small leather leather strap with a metal buckle. The buckle is attached via spring clip to a neoprene lanyard. The pass bears the logo of "THE VOCAL GROUP HALL OF FAME & MUSUEM", embossed and colored black. The word "INDUCTEE" appears below. On the reverse, "NAME", "ADDRESS", and "PHONE #" fields are screen-printed in white. The fields have been filled out in handwritten ink to read "IRA TUCKER / 1726 NORTH / SYDENHAM ST / 215 763 9389". The lanyard is black with the "Gibson" logo and the word "PURE" recurring. It has a plastic loop at the end which is connected to the clip by a soft plastic strap with a metal snap connector.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c47621a8-64c5-4720-83d0-44f2a8ad36ec
  • Button from the 1985 Brandywine Mountain Music Convention

    Created by
    Small Associates Inc., American, founded 1967
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    1985
    Medium
    plastic, metal, paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
    Description
    A blue button with the slogan for the 1985 Brandywine Mountain Music convention printed in white. Also in white is a line drawing of a seated man playing the fiddle.
    Place made
    Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Bluegrass (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4e104d0-c035-4bdf-8965-bc0c039181f8
  • Button from the 1986 Brandywine Mountain Music Convention

    Created by
    Small Associates Inc., American, founded 1967
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    1986
    Medium
    paper, metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
    Description
    A white button with "Brandywine Mountain Music Convention 1986" printed in red. Also in red is a line drawing in of a seated man playing the fiddle.
    Place made
    Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Bluegrass (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.28
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9419341-eab1-482e-9baa-25ec9d6e55e5
  • Button from the 1987 Brandywine Mountain Music Convention

    Created by
    Small Associates Inc., American, founded 1967
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    paper, metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    2 x 2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A white button with "Brandywine Mountain Music Convention 1987" printed in green. Also in green is a line drawing in of a seated man playing the fiddle.
    Place made
    Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Bluegrass (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.29
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfe80437-c3bf-4d97-9af0-b96587dbd497
  • Appointment book belonging to the The Dixie Hummingbirds

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
    Subject of
    Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    paper, cardboard, cloth, filament, adhesive
    Dimensions
    8 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 7/8 in. (21 x 16.5 x 2.2 cm)
    Description
    A lined blank book used as a date book, with hand-drawn lines and handwritten labels. The covers are black paper with a red cloth spine and outer corners. On the front cover, a collage of clippings reading "The / Dixie Hummingbirds / 75th / Anniversary Celebration / 2004 / 2004" and is covered with clear adhesive tape. Monthy calendar clippings are glued to the inside covers. The calendar entries on the book's pages are for 2004, with each day taking about three lines. The last section of the book contains names, addresses and phone numbers of venues, hotels and individual people. Also included ain this section re playlists for specific concerts. The books pages are held together with fishing line.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    appointment books
    Topic
    Business
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
    Object number
    2013.13.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c0926ff5-8842-45e0-8864-8f33523e5e27

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