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.

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, born 1935

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 12 × 8 7/8 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 22.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

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

Date

1969

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.

Topic

African American

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics (Practical)

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Sororities

United States--History--1969-2001

United States--Social life and customs

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

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

MacGregor, American

Subject of

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

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)

Type

baseballs

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1954

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Classification

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Medium

paper, ink, metal

Dimensions

H x W: 7 7/16 × 5 1/8 × 1/8 in. (18.9 × 13 × 0.3 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place made

820 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 19, 1973

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.

Topic

African American

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.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Adirondack Bats, Inc.

Used by

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

Medium

white ash

Dimensions

H x W x D: 35 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (88.9 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)

Type

bats

Place made

Dolgeville, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date

1965

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].

Topic

African American

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

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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

Manufactured by

Toy Development Company, Inc., 1950 - 1959

Subject of

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

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)

Type

boxes (containers)

Date

1954

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Classification

Toys and Games

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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

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

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

10 7/8 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (27.6 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Date

1960

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."

Topic

African American

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.

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Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

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)

Type

jerseys

sports uniforms

Place used

San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1959

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Collection title

Jock Michael Smith Collection

Classification

Clothing-Historical

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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 Philles, American, founded 1883

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 3343pixels × 5000pixels

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1962-1963

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Portfolio/Series

Baseball

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938

Subject of

Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 5/8 in. (9.5 × 6.7 cm)

Type

baseball cards

Place depicted

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1952

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

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