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Letter from Vice President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore to Carl Lewis
- Written by
- Gore, Al, American, born 1948
- Gore, Tipper, American, born 1948
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 7/16 x 7 1/8 in. (26.5 x 18.1 cm)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Place used
- Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- December 16, 2000
- Description
- Typed letter from Al and Tipper Gore to Carl Lewis, signed by Al and Tipper Gore. White paper with blue and black ink. It reads [Al and Tipper Gore / December 16, 2000 / Mr. Carl Lewis / 15332 Antioch St. / Pacific Palisades, California 90272 / Dear Carl: / We want to express our personal and heartfelt thanks for all your efforts / on our behalf, especially during the past months. We will never forget all / that you have done for us on a daily basis. / You have been a special part of our lives and we truly owe a debt of / gratitude to you. Our family will be forever grateful for your loyalty, / support, and friendship. / With warmest regards, / Al / Al Gore / Tipper / Tipper Gore / Thanks! / Paid for by the Democratic National Committee./Contributions to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2012.154.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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- Documents and Published Materials
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Framed set of four Olympic Games gold medalist pins won by Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Manufactured by
- Bertoni, Milano, Italian, founded around 1900
- Medium
- metal, wood, glass, cloth, ink on paper (fiber product), gold
- Dimensions
- Frame: 12 1/2 x 24 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.8 x 63.2 x 4.1 cm)
- H x W (Pins, Each): 9/16 x 1/2 in. (1.5 x 1.3 cm)
- H x W (Cards, 1984 & 1988): 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 cm)
- H x W (Card, 1992): 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.2 x 4.2 cm)
- H x W (Card, Atlanta): 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.5 x 4.5 cm)
- Type
- pins (jewelry)
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Seoul, South Korea, Asia
- Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Milan, Milano, Italy, Europe
- Date
- 1984-1996
- Description
- A framed collection of four Olympic Games gold medalist pins awarded to Carl Lewis. The frame is painted gold and black and has a red fabric lining on the interior. There are four square insets running along the middle center of the frame into which the pins are set. Each pin is from a different Olympic Summer Games, the years 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996 are represented. The pins are gold and show the Olympic rings with a banner displaying the year underneath. Each pin is attached to its original square piece of cardstock, which is printed with information including the olympiad number, year, medal grade, venue, and serial number.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Framed color photograph of the 1984 Summer Olympics Men's 100M finish line
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Sam Graddy, American, born 1964
- Ben Johnson, Canadian, born 1961
- Ron Brown, American, born 1961
- Mike McFarlane, British, born 1960
- Ray Stewart, Jamaican, born 1965
- Reid, Donovan, British, born 1963
- Sharpe, Tony, Canadian, born 1961
- Medium
- dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, metal, glass
- Dimensions
- Frame: 17 5/8 x 20 1/2 x 1 in. (44.8 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm)
- H x W (Image): 11 3/16 x 14 1/2 in. (28.4 x 36.8 cm)
- Type
- photographs
- Place captured
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- Description
- A framed color photograph of Carl Lewis passing the finish line at the 100 M race in the 1984 Summer Olympics at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Behind him seven other athletes running the race are visible. The original red and white track background has been removed and replaced with a white track and black lane lines. At the bottom of the image is a black bar with red scale and lettering showing finish times. A small white plaque below photograph reads, [1984 OLYMPIC GAMES / 100M 9.99]. The photograph is housed in a black metal frame with dark grey matting.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1984 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's 200M 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
- Medium
- silver, gold, ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- 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 200 METERS 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
- See more items in
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 29 x 22 in. (73.7 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- posters
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 34 1/8 x 22 in. (86.7 x 55.9 cm)
- Type
- posters
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- 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].
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (2013.126.35.1): 2 3/4 x 6 5/16 in. (7 x 16 cm)
- H x W (2013.126.35.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (7 x 15.9 cm)
- Type
- admission tickets
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 3, 1984
- 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 portion of the ticket. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 3rd, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to Evelyn L Lewis. One of the tickets (2013.126.35.1) is for seat 105, while the other ticket is for seat 106.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.35.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pair of 1984 Summer Olympics track and field day passes owned by Carl Lewis
- Distributed by
- Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (Each): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)
- Type
- admission tickets
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 6, 1984
- 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 portion of the ticket. Tickets are track and field day passes and have a listed time and date of 9:30 AM on August 6th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [CLVELAND A LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.36.1) is for seat 119, while the other ticket (2013.126.36.2) is for seat 120.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.36.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (Each): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)
- Type
- admission tickets
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 8, 1984
- 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 of the ticket. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 4:00 PM on August 8th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [CLVELAND A LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.37.1) is for seat 104, while the other ticket (2013.126.37.2) is for seat 105.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.37.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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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
- 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)
- Type
- admission tickets
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 10, 1984
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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.
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Framed color photograph of the 1984 Summer Olympics Men's 200M finish line
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Baptiste, Kirk, American, born 1963
- Jefferson, Thomas, American, born 1962
- Batista da Silva, João, Brazilian, born 1963
- Lübke, Ralf, German, born 1965
- Boussemart, Jean-Jacques, French, born 1963
- Mennea, Pietro Paolo, Italian, 1952 - 2013
- Medium
- dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, metal, glass
- Dimensions
- Frame: 17 3/4 x 20 1/2 x 1 in. (45.1 x 52.1 x 2.5 cm)
- H x W (Image): 10 15/16 x 14 1/8 in. (27.8 x 35.9 cm)
- Type
- photographs
- Place captured
- Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984
- Description
- A framed color photograph of Carl Lewis passing the finish line at the 200 M race in the 1984 Summer Olympics at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Behind him six other athletes running the race are visible. The original red and white track background has been removed and replaced with a white track and black lane lines. At the bottom of the image is a black bar with red scale and lettering showing finish times. A small white plaque below photograph reads, [1984 OLYMPIC GAMES / 200M 19.80]. The photograph is housed in a black metal frame with dark grey matting.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Framed set of eight IAAF world record holder plaques awarded to Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- metal, glass, wood, cloth
- Dimensions
- Frame: 24 x 24 x 1 1/4 in. (61 x 61 x 3.2 cm)
- H x W (World Record Plaques, Each): 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (9.8 x 7 cm)
- H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7 cm)
- Type
- plaques
- Place depicted
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe
- Zürich, Switzerland, Europe
- Tokyo, Japan, Asia
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1984-1994
- Description
- Eight (8) small plaques issued by the IAAF recognizing each World Record Carl Lewis set in regulated international competition. Each plaque describes the event, venue, year, record, and individuals associated with the record. Plaques are set against a black background and are housed in a gold painted wood frame. The ninth plaque, situated in the bottom center of the arrangement, reads, [CARL LEWIS/WORLD RECORDS].
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- Awards and Medals
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1988 Olympic Silver Medal for Men's 200M awarded to Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Commissioned by
- Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, South Korean, 1981 - 1989
- Designed by
- Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942
- Yang, Sung-chun, Korean
- Manufactured by
- Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, South Korean, founded 1951
- Medium
- silver and bronze, rayon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 19 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. (49.2 x 6 x 1 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Seoul, South Korea, Asia
- Date
- 1988
- Description
- An Olympic silver 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 [XXIV / Olympiad / Seoul / 1988] appear in relief. The reverse features a stylized relief outline of a dove holding a laurel branch in its beak. Above the bird 5 interlocking rings appear, and above this are a group of three concentric spirals, the Korean Taeguk. The rim of the medal is engraved with the words [ATHLETICS MEN 200M] at the bottom. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of white, orange, red, and blue striped ribbon, which is sewn at the top.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1988 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
- Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, South Korean, 1981 - 1989
- Designed by
- Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942
- Yang, Sung-chun, Korean
- Manufactured by
- Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, South Korean, founded 1951
- Medium
- silver, gold, ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 19 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. (50.5 x 6 x 1 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Seoul, South Korea, Asia
- Date
- 1988
- 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 [XXIV / Olympiad / Seoul / 1988] appear in relief. The reverse features a stylized relief outline of a dove holding a laurel branch in its beak. Above the bird 5 interlocking rings appear, and above this are a group of three concentric spirals, the Korean Taeguk. The rim of the medal is engraved with the words [ATHLETICS MEN LONG JUMP] at the bottom. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of white, orange, red, and blue striped ribbon, which is sewn at the top.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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- Classification
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
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1988 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's 100M awarded to Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Commissioned by
- Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, South Korean, 1981 - 1989
- Designed by
- Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942
- Yang, Sung-chun, Korean
- Manufactured by
- Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, South Korean, founded 1951
- Medium
- silver, gold, ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 19 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. (49.5 x 6 x 1 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Seoul, South Korea, Asia
- Date
- 1988
- 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 [XXIV / Olympiad / Seoul / 1988] appear in relief. The reverse features a stylized relief outline of a dove holding a laurel branch in its beak. Above the bird 5 interlocking rings appear, and above this are a group of three concentric spirals, the Korean Taeguk. The rim of the medal is engraved with the words [ATHLETICS MEN 100M] at the bottom. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of white, orange, red, and blue striped ribbon, which is sewn at the top.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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1991 IAAF World Championships Silver Medal for Men's Long Jump won by Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- metal and ribbon
- Dimensions
- With Ribbon: 20 5/8 x 2 9/16 x 3/8 in. (52.4 x 6.5 x 1 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1991
- Description
- An IAAF silver 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- 2013.126.26
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1991
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
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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
- 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)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1991
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- 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
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
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- Awards and Medals
- Data Source
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