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    Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Senator Gramm, Phil, American, born 1942
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 1, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Phil Gramm, US Senator from Texas, to Carl Lewis, with Gramm's signature. Dated August 1, 1996. Cream colored paper with black ink. It reads [United States Senate / WASHINGTON, D.C. / PHIL GRAMM / TEXAS/August 1, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track and Field / Post Office Box 120 / Indianapolis, Indiana / 46206 (46225) / Dear Carl: / I have recently learned that on July 29, you had / the distinct honor of being awarded a record trying / ninth career gold medal in track and field. / This is an accomplishment of which you, your / family, and the United States of American can be / justifiably proud, and I offer my congratulations / on your fine achievement. / May your future endeavors be as rewarding and successful. / Your respectfully / Phil Gramm / PHILL GRAMM / United States Senator / NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE]
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Politics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58529168f-6c08-4b65-aa14-47264a918cc9
  • Three framed medals won by Carl Lewis in Spartakiad and Pan American Games

    Issued by
    Pan American Sports Organization, founded 1940
    Unidentified
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    wood, glass, metal, cloth, gold, bronze, ribbon
    Dimensions
    Frame: 38 3/4 x 25 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (98.4 x 63.8 x 4.1 cm)
    H x W (Spartakiade Relay Medal): 19 1/2 x 2 in. (49.5 x 5.1 cm)
    H x W (Pan American Games Medal): 19 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (49.8 x 6.7 cm)
    H x W (Spartakiade Long Jump Medal): 19 1/2 x 2 in. (49.5 x 5.1 cm)
    H x W (Medal Plaques, Each): 1 1/4 x 3 in. (3.2 x 7.6 cm)
    H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 2 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (6.3 x 10 cm)
    Description
    Three framed medals awarded to Carl Lewis. The medals are housed in a large metal gold-painted frame. Each medal sits in a cut out space from a red cloth background, bearing a plaque describing the event beneath it. At the center bottom of the display is an engraved plaque that reads [CARL LEWIS / FIRST INTERNATIONAL / MEDALS].
    On the left is a gold medal won for the 4x200 meter relay at the Moscow Spartakiade, 1979. The obverse of the medal features a female figure standing in front of a male figure, both are in left profile and lean dramatically forward with their left leg raised and their arms stuck out behind them. The numeral [VII] appears in relief below their knees. Three swooping lines terminating in a star appear behind them. The piece of metal which attaches the medal to the red ribbon is decorated with a leaf design as well as Cyrillic letters.
    In the center is a bronze medal for long jump won at the 1979 Pan American games in Puerto Rico. The obverse of the medal features a running male figure in right profile carrying a flaming torch. The flames of the torch extend to a series of concentric circles which appear behind the figure. On either side of the runner are brick or stone walls rising from a sea, above which he is suspended. Type appears along the upper and lower edge of the medal. The attached ribbon is colored with green, yellow, white, blue, and purple stripes.
    On the right is a bronze medal won for the long jump at the Moscow Spartakiade, 1979. The obverse of the medal is decorated exactly the same as the gold medal. The piece of metal which attached the medal to the green ribbon is decorated, however, with the numeral [III].
    Place depicted
    Moscow, Russia, Asia
    San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd41d897-c5b9-44c2-8e18-cf2a8795909e
  • 1991 IAAF World Championships Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 20 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 3/8 in. (52.7 x 6.5 x 1 cm)
    Description
    An IAAF gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal has words and images appearing in relief on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse features a central image of three vertical lines with an angled warping in the middle. Type around the upper edge of the medal reads [3rd IAAF World Championships in Athletics], and the words [TOKYO'91] appear across the bottom. The reverse features a winged female figure wearing a flowing robe and standing on a globe with a laurel crown held above her head. Above the figure are the letters [I A A F]. The blue, pink, mustard and white striped ribbon is attached to the top of the medal.
    Place depicted
    Tokyo, Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5181c98f9-ba09-4845-be84-3d22b29da5f3
  • Pair of 1984 Summer Olympics track and field event tickets owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Used by
    Lewis, Evelyn L., American
    Date
    August 10, 1984
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (2013.126.38.1): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)
    H x W (2013.126.38.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (7 x 15.6 cm)
    Description
    Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left corner. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 10th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [EVELYN L LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.38.1) is for seat 110, while the other ticket (2013.126.38.2) is for seat 111.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.38.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd579ee4253-74e5-4b0c-89d4-70f95b708a3d
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    Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 27, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Tom DeLay., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with DeLay's signature. Dated August 27, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 27, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track & Field / P.O. Box 120 / (One RCA Dome, Ste. 140) / Indianapolis, IN 46206 (46225) / Dear Mr. Lewis: I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you for your exceptional performance in / the U.S. Olympic long jump competition. / Once again, you have proven yourself an excellent and enduring athlete. Your hard work / and dedication have paid off, adding more medals to your already flourishing collection. This is / something of which you deserve to be immensely proud. / Congratulations on your accomplishments. You are a fine representative of the United / States and the great state of Texas, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. / Sincerely / Tom DeLay / Tom DeLay / Member of Congress / TD:ple]
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5b438e1-0aa9-481a-ad24-854572049856
  • 1980 United States Congressional Olympic Team Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    Created by
    United States Congress, American, founded 1789
    Manufactured by
    Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    bronze, ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 17 1/2 x 3 x 3/8 in. (44.5 x 7.6 x 1 cm)
    Description
    A bronze-colored medal with attached ribbon. Medal is concave on both faces and has images in relief on both obverse and reverse. Obverse features a flaming torch in the center, with the five interlocking Olympic rings and a laurel branch at the bottom. Around the upper edge of the medal are the words [UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TEAM], the year [1980] is at the bottom of the medal, above the laurel wreath. On the reverse there are five flying doves on the far right with the words [GAMES / OF THE / XXII / OLYMPIAD] on the right. The medal has red, white, and blue ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5847d83-d1d6-42d2-8217-71d13dd0b952
  • 1987 Pan American Games Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    Pan American Sports Organization, founded 1940
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 18 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. (47 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A Pan American Games gold medal with attached ribbon. The obverse and reverse both have images and words in relief. The obverse features a central lit torch. The word [INDIANAPOLIS] curves around the top edge of the medal, across the bottom are the letters [MCMLXXXVII]. The reverse depicts a large shiny [X] with laurel leaves curving on each side. At the top of the medal are the words [PAN / AMERICAN / GAMES™] and at the bottom, engraved in a small shiny area is the word [ATHLETICS]. The medal has blue, purple, orange, yellow, and green striped ribbon.
    Place depicted
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac997ff1-e939-4ac9-9f55-8517720f1c36
  • Pair of tickets for 1996 Summer Olympics gymnastics event owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Designed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Printed by
    Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., American, founded 1898
    Date
    July 29, 1996
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Each): 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 6.4 cm)
    Description
    Pair of predominantly yellow paper Olympics tickets with black, white, and green type. The center of each ticket features a quilted leaves design. The official Gymnastics pictogram appears in the top right corner. Tickets are for a gymnastics event taking place at 8:30 PM on July 29th, 1996. The event took place at the Georgia Dome. One of the tickets (2013.126.41.1) is for section 17, seat 6, while the other ticket (2013.126.41.2) is for section 137, seat 13. Each ticket is priced at $212.
    Place depicted
    Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Gymnastics
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.41.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a2d0ea3-7bdf-4ed1-832d-5bc5d8b09d86
  • Carl Lewis, Houston, 1991

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3328pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Carl Lewis mid-stride. The image is a low-angle image a Lewis on a track field. He is wearing a Santa Monica Track Club uniform, white socks, and white shoes. The background of the image features a part of a stadium with several stadium lights.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Olympic Sports
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Photography
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b898add1-1ee2-4341-8c84-171be2a55c49
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    Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative Bentsen, Kenneth, Jr., American, born 1959
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 14, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with Bentsen's signature. Dated August 14, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 14, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / c / o USA Track & Field, P.O. Box 120 / One RCA Dome, Ste. 140 / Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 / Dear Carl: / I wish to join your family, friends, and teammates in congratulating you on your great / success at the centennial Olympic games in Atlanta and your ninth Olympic gold. I am impressed / by your outstanding performance. I consider it a great honor to be able to say that I represent that / most successful track star ever! / Good luck on your future plans. You are an inspiration to all Americans of what we can / achieve through hard work and dedication. / With kindest personal regards, / Sincerely, Kenneth Bentsen / Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. / Member of Congress / KEB: int1]
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5102017c4-3084-49bb-87c4-50cd8a920919
  • 1991 IAAF World Championships Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 20 3/8 x 2 9/16 x 3/8 in. (51.8 x 6.5 x 1 cm)
    Description
    An IAAF gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal has words and images appearing in relief on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse features a central image of three vertical lines with an angled warping in the middle. Type around the upper edge of the medal reads [3rd IAAF World Championships in Athletics], and the words [TOKYO'91] appear across the bottom. The reverse features a winged female figure wearing a flowing robe and standing on a globe with a laurel crown held above her head. Above the figure are the letters [I A A F]. The blue, pink, mustard and white striped ribbon is attached to the top of the medal.
    Place depicted
    Tokyo, Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.28
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad8522f1-b375-4554-8901-efb4bc001e48
  • 100 Golden Olympians Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    Xerox Corporation Ltd., American, founded 1906
    Date
    1996
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 20 1/8 x 2 x 1/2 in. (51.1 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A gold-toned medal with attached ribbon. The obverse of the medal features the letters [U S A] above central image of the five interlocking Olympic rings above the word [XEROX]. The background of the medal is textured and a laurel leaf design appears in relief curving around the edges of the medal. The reverse has the same textured background and laurel leaves. In the middle appears a rectangular box housing the Xerox logo and the words [100 GOLDEN OLYMPIANS]. Below this box are two shiny rectangular banners with [CARL LEWIS] etched into the top one and [ATHLETICS] etched into the lower one. Below this the date [JULY 18, 1996] appears. The medal is attached to a blue, white, and red striped ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.34
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b04ed784-28f3-4163-988b-986b1c1c78b0
  • 1984 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's Long Jump awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Designed by
    Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942
    Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011
    Manufactured by
    Jostens, American, founded 1897
    Date
    1984
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    silver, gold, ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS LONG JUMP MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543a4b041-1e25-4989-b9b0-1a58bfcb9e1e
  • Poster for the 1984 Summer Olympics

    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Designed by
    Robert Miles Runyan & Associates, American, 1956 - 1991
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 29 x 22 in. (73.7 x 55.9 cm)
    Description
    A color poster with a white background promoting the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. The poster features the official emblem of the 1984 Summer Olympics, the "Star in Motion," as well as the Olympic rings. The black type on poster reads, [Official Symbol 1984 Olympics / Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984]. The bottom of the poster is decorated with the official sport pictograms for the games.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1980 LA Olympic Counsel. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f9482c7-4306-41fd-ad22-4779ed73d72b
  • Poster of Carl Lewis wearing Olympic medals

    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Subject of
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 34 1/8 x 22 in. (86.7 x 55.9 cm)
    Description
    Color poster of Carl Lewis wearing four gold medals from the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Lewis is depicted facing the camera with his arms folded and wearing a red jersey with white lettering that reads, [USA]. The image of Lewis is surrounded by a thick black border. White type above and below photograph reads, [CARL LEWIS / Gold Medalist / 100M / Long Jump / 200M / 4x100 Relay / Games of the / XXIIIrd Olympiad / Los Angeles 1984 / July 28-August 12].
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Athletes
    Men
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1984 LA Olympic Organizing Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de0f70b8-fb38-499f-891e-58a3b0c87afc
  • Handkerchief with map from 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics

    Distributed by
    Grace Korean Church, founded 1982
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1988
    Medium
    cloth
    Dimensions
    H x W: 17 3/8 x 17 1/8 in. (44.1 x 43.5 cm)
    Description
    A cloth handkerchief with a white background and blue border. The handkerchief is printed on one side with a color map of Seoul, South Korea which highlights different venues related to the 1988 Summer Olympics. To the left and below the map are keys for the map. An image of the Seoul Olympic Stadium is printed in the bottom left, while in the top right there is a globe composed of national flags. The reverse is printed with the biblical verse John 3:16 in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, Russian, and Korean. In the lower right corner is an advertisement and schedule for the ['88 World Evangelization Crusade / International Mission Rally].
    Place depicted
    Seoul, South Korea, Asia
    Classification
    Textiles
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    handkerchiefs
    maps
    prayers
    Topic
    International affairs
    Olympics
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57eef21ee-2d07-4855-a2c3-b3fc6cc967ac
  • 1984 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's 4 X 100 Meter Relay awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Designed by
    Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942
    Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011
    Manufactured by
    Jostens, American, founded 1897
    Date
    1984
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    silver, gold, ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 6 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS 4 X 100 METER RELAY MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e27c9ee-b615-4374-b634-42be790e31a3
  • Paper ticket for the 1996 Summer Olympics owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Designed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Printed by
    Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., American, founded 1898
    Date
    July 29, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 x 7 in. (5.1 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Predominantly yellow paper Olympics ticket with black type. The left side of ticket has a quilted leaves design overlayed with the official 1996 Summer Games torch emblem. The ticket is for an Athletics event taking place at 6:00 PM on July 29th, 1996. The event took place at Olympic Stadium. The ticket is for aisle 215; row 17wc; seat 103.
    Place depicted
    Centennial Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.39
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d8de6fb3-ac9d-4f18-86cb-9534b7bde0a3
  • Ticket for 2004 Summer Olympics tennis event owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Athens 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games S.A., Greek, 1998 - 2004
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 22, 2004
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (15.1 x 6.7 cm)
    Description
    White, blue, orange, yellow, green, and pink Olympic ticket with black type. The official Tennis pictogram appears at the lower center of the ticket. Ticket is for a tennis event taking place at 17:00 on August 22, 2004. The event took place at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex.
    Place depicted
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Olympics
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.44
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d73e9f3c-97ff-4cb2-b3ed-03884fdbb807
  • Olympic Spirit Award trophy awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1996
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    16 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (42.9 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm)
    Description
    Olympic Spirit award, consisting of silver and gold colored metal, awarded to Carl Lewis. The trophy's top has a design resembling a horseshoe shape, with pointed tips. One of the tips is taller and thinner than the other. The base of the trophy is round and cylindrical. The trophy is supported at its center by a gold toned cylindrical piece. The plaque on the front of the trophy is shallowly etched and is very worn and tarnished.
    Place depicted
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5387b8913-768b-4b90-8f63-d7c8b491fd9e

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