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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
- 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)
- Type
- compact disks
- Date
- 2006
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- long-playing records
- Date
- 1955
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Still... Keepin It Real: the Dixie Hummingbirds / 77th Anniversary with special guests
- Created by
- Milkboy Recording Studio, American, founded 1994
- Recorded by
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Medium
- plastic, aluminum, polycarbonate;
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- plastic case: 4 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 3/16 in. (12.4 x 14.3 x 0.5 cm)
- Diameter (compact disc): 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
- Type
- compact disks
- Place made
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2005
- Description
- This compact disc demo released for The Dixie Hummingbirds’ 77th Anniversary “with special guests” features a cover of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus”. The compact disc has a blown up image of the Milkboy Recording Studio logo, with a child drinking milk and smiling. The Milkboy Recording Studio logo is in red block lettering on the UL region of the CD. The plastic case is a thin jewel case with a black plastic tray and a clear plastic cover. The liner notes are a 4 5/8”H x 4 ¾”W paper is roughly hand cut with uneven edges. The liner notes feature the text “Still… Keepin it Real:/ The Dixie Hummingbirds / 77th Anniversary with special guests” above a sepia picture of the Dixie Hummingbirds. Text below lists performance dates and sponsor logos. A white sticker on the verso of the case reads “PERSONAL JESUS / Dixie Hummingbirds / DEMO: 4:02 / Producers: Ira Tucker, Jr. / Tony Beck / Co-Producer: LaDeva Davis”.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.13.31ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © World Cafe Live. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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My Record Will Be There / Amazing Grace
- Created by
- Apollo Records, American, 1944 - 1962
- Recorded by
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Davis, James Bodie, American, 1916 - 2007
- Bobo, Willie, American, 1934 - 1983
- Thompson, Beachy, American, 1915 - 1994
- Medium
- plastic (possibly polyvinyl chloride);
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)
- Type
- 78 rpm records
- Date
- 1946
- Description
- The Dixie Hummingbirds 78rpm, 10” record with the song “My Record Will Be There” backed with “Amazing Grace” and released by Apollo Records. The record is made of plastic and has teal paper labels with the Apollo logo, a drawing of Apollo, and the song titles.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.13.32
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Apollo Records Inc. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place printed
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Date
- 2004
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (60.3 x 8.6 cm)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place printed
- The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
- Date
- July 11, 1997
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- videocassettes
- Date
- 1980s - 1990s
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- plaques
- Date
- 1974
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- trophies (prizes)
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1974
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- © Grammy Awards. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Date
- July 20, 1997
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place collected
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Dayton, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 1, 1998
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place collected
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 10, 2007
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Date
- July 18, 2004
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Date
- July 18, 2004
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (59.7 x 7.9 cm)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place collected
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 2007
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1993
- 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".
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 2000
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Date
- 2000
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- plastic, metal, paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
- Place made
- Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1985
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
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
- Medium
- paper, metal, plastic
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
- Place made
- Wilmington, Delaware, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1986
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture