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  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Schoener, Allon, American
    Metropolitan Museum of Art, American, founded 1870
    Hoving, Thomas, American, 1931 - 2009
    Van Ellison, Candice, American
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
    Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Olive, Milton Lee III, American, 1946 - 1965
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    St. Jacques, Raymond, American, 1930 - 1990
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Price, Leontyne, American, born 1927
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Carroll, Diahann, American, 1935 - 2019
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Date
    1969
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 8 7/8 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 22.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A 1969 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features yellow, blue, and pink ruffled round ribbon badges against a plain white background. Each badge has a different colored center with [DELEGATE] across it. Surrounding the badges is [1969] printed in pink and repeated three times. On the first page is an editorial note with text that begins:
    [DELEGATE is published by MELPAT ASSOCIATES as a good well venture on behalf of its advertisers for the benefit of the organizations highlighted and for the information of our readers.
    DELEGATE is a semi-in depth presentation of biographical material and pictures of persons and organizations in the Negro community who by their actions and capabilities are contributing to the advancement of the Negro communities in cities throughout the United States and by these contributions are advancing the cultural, economic, educational, fraternal and civic as well as civil rights for Americans during these challenging sixties.]
    The magazine opens with a long feature article by Allan Schoener, curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit, “Harlem On My Mind,” with photographs from the exhibition on the history and people of Harlem. Throughout are articles and profiles of African American business leaders and organizations including the National Newspaper Publishers Association, National Insurance Association, American Bridge Association, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Federation of Masons of the World, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, National Dental Assistant’s Association, National Dental Hygienists Association, and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. There are also profiles and articles about community leaders, organizations, and events such as the NAACP 1969 National Convention, Morehouse College, including alumni Julian Bond and Martin Luther King, Jr., Prince Hall Lodge, National Urban League, the National Pan-Hellenic Corporation, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 70th Elks Grand Lodge Convention, Daughters of Isis and the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Also included are mentions of performers and artists Raymond St. Jacques, Leontyne Price, Richard Hunt, Diahanne Carroll and Sammy Davis, Jr. as well as an article on the community of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
    There are approximately 150 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements thorughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Funeral customs and rites
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d7409c7-82e8-42a2-99ab-23e8e29fd27f
  • Willie Mays, Philadelphia, 1962

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Unidentified Man or Men
    San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
    Philadelphia Phillies, American, founded 1883
    Date
    1962-1963
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3343pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Willie Mays playing for the San Francisco Giants against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The image features Mays at home plate in front of the catcher, mid-swing. The background of the image shows spectators in the stands.
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.32
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56887c218-edd1-4d21-b87a-a7cf51e2a43e
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    San Francisco Giants spring training jersey worn and signed by Willie Mays

    Worn by
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Signed by
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Subject of
    Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869
    San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    wool blend, plastic, ink, and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On Form): 35 1/2 × 26 × 12 in. (90.2 × 66 × 30.5 cm)
    H x W (Flat): 35 × 29 1/2 in. (88.9 × 74.9 cm)
    Description
    A short-sleeved beige baseball jersey. There are seven (7) clear plastic buttons going down the center front of the jersey on the proper right side and the buttonholes are on the proper left side. The jersey reads [GIANTS] across the front with the "GIA" on the proper right side and the "NTS" on the proper left side. The "G" and the "S" have a series of curves and pints around them. The letters are black patches with orange outlines.
    The neckline has a thin black stripe going around it with an orange line on either side. There is a thin black band going around the bottom of each sleeve with a thin orange band on either side of the black band. There is a slit on either side of the jersey starting at the bottom and going up a couple of inches. There are several small holes near the armpits.
    The proper right side of the jersey is signed in blue ink. It reads [Willie Mays]. It is signed diagonally and is placed several inches down below the "G". On the bottom proper left side of the jersey there are two rectangular felt pieces sewn on with white thread. The top piece has [W. Mays] sewn onto it in black thread. The bottom piece has [1959] sewn onto it in black thread.
    The back of the jersey has a large [24] sewn onto it. The numbers are black patches with an orange background. It is located in the center of the top half of the jersey.
    There is an interior manufacturer's label near the neckline. The tag is white and has black and red lines. There is a red [Wilson] logo at the top. Below there are cleaning instructions in three steps typed in black. To the proper left of the instructions there is a size [42] typed in black. At the bottom is reads [WILSON SPORTING GOODS CO. /MADE IN U.S.A.] in black.
    Place used
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Jock Michael Smith Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.159.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd539cce548-3834-4f17-84eb-137c3339adf3
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    Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team

    Created by
    MacGregor, American
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Date
    1954
    Medium
    cork , rubber , wool , cotton , leather and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 3 x 3 in. (7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
    Description
    A white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    baseballs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.62.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d12bf56-1a51-4338-8e87-83c2a4614c4e
  • Jet Vol. XLIV No. 4

    Published by
    Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Aaron, Hank, American, born 1934
    Allen, Richard Anthony, American, born 1942
    Gibson, Robert, American, born 1935
    Williams, Billy Leo, American, born 1938
    Chicago White Sox, American, founded 1901
    St. Louis Cardinals, American, founded 1881
    Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
    New York Mets, American, founded 1962
    Chicago Cubs, American, founded 1876
    Date
    April 19, 1973
    Medium
    paper, ink, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 7/16 × 5 1/8 × 1/8 in. (18.9 × 13 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Two copies of Jet Magazine, Volume XLIV, Number 4. The front covers are bright green with the title in the upper left corner. The title is slightly obscured by a circle-shaped photographic portrait of Dick Allen which overlaps the bottoms of the "e" and the "t" of [JET]. Above the title in much smaller black text is the date of publication, cost and publishing information: [April 19, 1973/35¢ A Johnson Publication]. To the immediate right of the magazine's title are two lines of bolded, capitalized white text: [BASEBALL UNDERWAY FOR/RECORD-BREAKING SEASON]. Five circle cutouts of photographic portraits dominate the bottom 75% of the cover; Hank Aaron's portrait is foregrounded in the center and covering small portions of the two portraits above (Dick Allen, Willie Mays) and below (Bob Gibson, Billy Williams) Aaron’s. The men's respective names appear in small black text as captions at the bottom (Dick Allen, Willie Mays), top (Bob Gibson, Billy Williams), and right (Hank Aaron) of their portraits.
    2013.108.4.1 has an inscription on the front cover of the date [4/16/73]. There is also an inscription on the interior table of contents with the same date.
    2013.108.4.2 has an address label on the front cover.
    Place made
    820 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.108.4.1-2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1973 Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ba33298-33c8-4eee-b8a9-fb68d03febc3
  • Baseball card for Willie Mays

    Printed by
    The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Date
    1952
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 5/8 in. (9.5 × 6.7 cm)
    Description
    Baseball card for Willie Mays. The card includes a color portrait of Mays on the front, in a NY Giants uniform, with the NY Giants logo and his signature. The back of the card features a short biography and Mays' batting and fielding averages.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    baseball cards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.120.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e63def-6f4c-421a-ba91-9d834079c1f9
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    Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

    Manufactured by
    Adirondack Bats, Inc., American
    Used by
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Date
    1965
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    white ash
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 35 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (88.9 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)
    Description
    An Adirondack model 302 M63 baseball bat used by Willie Mays in the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The bat is made from white ash and has black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [ADIRONDACK BATS, INC. / Northern / WhiteAsh / Adirondack / 302 / DOLGEVILLE, NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S.A. / Whip Action]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [ADIRONDACK / Willie Mays / 1965 ALL STARS]. Etched into bottom of bat's handle is the model number [M63].
    Place made
    Dolgeville, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    bats
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.120.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593542c27-1619-48c8-9a40-ce2513f6db54
  • Say Hey Willie Mays Baseball Game

    Manufactured by
    Toy Development Company, Inc., 1950 - 1959
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Date
    1954
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    .1abc: ink on cardboard;
    .2: ink on paper, cardboard;
    .3: ink on paper;
    .4: ink on paper;
    .5.1-3: ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1a (lid)): 1 5/16 × 14 3/8 × 9 13/16 in. (3.3 × 36.5 × 24.9 cm)
    H x W x D (.1b (box)): 1 5/16 × 13 7/8 × 9 3/8 in. (3.3 × 35.2 × 23.8 cm)
    H x W x D (.1c (insert)): 15/16 × 13 5/8 × 9 1/8 in. (2.4 × 34.6 × 23.2 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 open): 3/16 × 13 7/16 × 14 in. (0.5 × 34.1 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W x D (.2 closed): 3/8 × 13 7/16 × 7 in. (1 × 34.1 × 17.8 cm)
    H x W (.3): 6 5/16 × 5 1/4 in. (16 × 13.3 cm)
    H x W (.4): 10 7/16 × 6 in. (26.5 × 15.2 cm)
    H x W (.5.1-3 each): 4 3/16 × 6 7/8 in. (10.6 × 17.5 cm)
    Description
    A Say Hey! Willie Mays Baseball Game consisting of a box (.1abc), game board (.2), photo (.3), game rules (.4), and three (3) score cards (.5.1-3).
    .1abc: This cardboard box lid (a), box bottom (b), and inner cardboard support (c) are for the board game Say Hey! Willie Mays' Baseball Game. The lid of the box (a) has a polka-dot pattern with small white squares on a green background. On the left side of the lid is a square outlined with a white border with a solid green background. The square is slightly at a diagonal and contains text of varying font in black and white reading "Say / Hey! / IT'S WILLIE MAYS' OWN / BASEBALL / GAME". Within the square in the upper left corner is a white and blue tinted portrait of Willie Mays. Mays is seen looking to the right and wears a New York Giants baseball hat. Below Mays' chin is his autograph pre-printed in blue ink. In the lower left corner of the square are three (3) small lines of text reading "AN OLIVER GAME / ©1954 TOY / DEVELOPMENT CO. INC.". On the right side of the top of the lid are three (3) blocks of white with blue text with varying fonts reading "1954's / Most / Valuable / Player / SAYS: / YOU CAN PLAY THIS GAME FOR / HOURS. / IT TEACHES YOU THE RULES AND / STRATEGY OF BASEBAL AND / SHARPENS YOUR HAND AND EYE / COORDINATION. / IT'S FUN!". On the outside edges of the four (4) sides of the lid is a white rectangle with blue text reading "WILLIE MAYS' BASEBALL GAME". The bottom of the box (b) is cardboard and lined on the outside in white. The inner support (c) is plain cardboard with bent edges so that the game board and supplements rest above the bottom, leaving room for playing pieces below.
    .2: The game board is made from cardboard and creased in the middle so that it can fold and fit within the box. On the top of the board, in the upper right quadrant extending out to the middle is a green background with a yellow, rounded square that depicts the infield of a baseball diamond. Depicted as white squares, are first, second, and third bases, on the yellow infield. In the upper right corner is a white circle situated above home base. The white circle is divided into wedge sections in green with a metal spinner attached in the center. The spinner has an arrow at one end and a circle at the other. Situated over the pitcher is another circle with white outlines. The circle is also divided into different wedge sections. Within this circle is a metal spinner in the center. The pitcher's mound is located right of center above the crease across the center of the board. In the lower left corner is a white circle situated over centerfield. This circle is divided into wedge sections in green ink with a metal spinner at center of the circle. At the top and along the right side is a narrow white line. Along the left side and bottom side are white, illustrated heads, representing spectators at a baseball game. At the bottom in the lower right quadrant are signs held by the spectators. The signs are situated upside-down and spell out Mays' first name [WILLIE]. On the right side just above the middle are signs held by the spectators that spell Mays' last name [MAYS]. All the signs are white with yellow letters. The board is covered with green textured material on the back.
    .3: An insert for the game of a sepia-toned portrait of Willie Mays wearing a New York Giants baseball uniform. He looks to the left and is seen smiling and is pictured from the waist up with his arms resting on his upper thighs. He wears a dark baseball hat and white jersey with dark letters. Over top of the PL sleeve of Mays' jersey is his pre-printed autograph. Mays is seen in front of a textured background. The reverse of the insert is blank.
    .4: An insert for the game with the playing rules printed in blue ink. The reverse of the insert is blank.
    .5.1-3: Three (3) score cards for the game, all alike. Each card consists of a table divided into different columns relating to the various aspects of play while participating in the board game. The center columns are divided further into four (4) smaller units with diamonds in the center. At the top of the card is text in blue reading "WILLIE MAYS SCORE CARD BASEBALL GAME". The reverse of .1 and .3 are blank, while there is a handwritten grid in pencil on the reverse of .2.
    Classification
    Toys and Games
    Type
    boxes (containers)
    Topic
    Amusements
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Children
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.211.4.1-5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd508f84a1f-78eb-45d9-80e3-6e5598c2f824
  • Sport Vol. 29 No. 3

    Published by
    Sport Magazine, American, 1946 - 2000
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Chamberlain, Wilt, American, 1936 - 1999
    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Subject of
    San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
    Date
    1960
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    10 7/8 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (27.6 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Sport (magazine) featuring cover images of Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Wilt Chamberlain, and Althea Gibson. Written in blue ink on the image of Althea Gibson is "Page 28."
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Race relations
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Sport Gallery. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545f6029e-7a8b-404d-8ec5-a6ea66f4eaf0
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