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    Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

    Attributed to
    Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1976
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal;
    pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm)
    Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
    Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)
    Description
    This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.
    The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.
    Place made
    Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jean jackets
    trousers
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.50ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57086a9d9-dc1a-4241-adf8-18ff12889abc
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    Texas Rangers baseball uniform short pants worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Rawlings, American, founded 1887
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and elastic with plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 × 20 in. (83.8 × 50.8 cm)
    Inseam: 24 in. (61 cm)
    Caption
    Pride, who had played in the Negro Leagues as a pitcher for the Memphis Red Sox, began training with the Texas Rangers in 1972 and has owned a small stake in the team since 2010."
    Description
    Pair of short pants from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The white knit pants have a wide blue stripe running down each leg, with the legs ending below the knee. The hem of each leg has elastic. The waistband is made from a red, white, and blue striped band of fabric. The pants close at the center front waist with three (3) metal snaps each faced in the color of the stripe of the band, and a metal zipper. There is also a white drawstring on the inside of the waistband that ties at the center front. There are two (2) inset pockets, one on each back side below the waist. Each pocket closes with one (1) pearlized round plastic button. The inside waistband is made from a wide band of white elastic. The name "PRIDE 05" is handwritten in black in on the interior proper left back side of the waistband. A red manufacturer's label for Rawlings is sewn at the interior proper right back side of the waistband that also contains size and care information. A white fabric label with hand-embroidered red text is sewn at the interior center back waist band that reads "5 34/36 24 84 1" with a small tag sewn to the right side with printed text reading "SET 1 / 1984".
    Place depicted
    Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    knickerbockers
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ad8892f-5594-40ed-a348-5e6e2a5b2e28
  • Letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells

    Written by
    Captain Wells, Jeff, American
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    May 28, 2007
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (letter): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    H x W (images): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A fan letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells while serving in United States Army. The letter is handwritten in blue ink on yellow paper. In the letter, Jeff Wells thanks Charley Pride for making music that allowed him to temporarily escape from the war in Iraq. Also included are four images of Wells while serving in Iraq. The images are printed on a white piece of paper in landscape view (2012.125.76.1.6b). The images are attached to letter with a metal staple.
    Place depicted
    San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Correspondence
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Iraq War, 2003-2011
    Military
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.76.1.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Jeff Wells
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52d18181c-c961-44c0-bbab-4542c7a319ff
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    Letter to Charley Pride from Richard Nixon

    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    October 26, 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    10 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 7/16 in. (27.3 x 21.9 x 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Letter from Richard Nixon to Charley Pride on the occasion of Pride winning Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. The letter is written on White House letterhead with an embossed seal at the top. It is signed by Richard Nixon in black ink. Letter is framed within a black frame and a cream colored paper mat with a black border. The back of the frame has a small price sticker in the upper right hand corner.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.82
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504598d46-38d6-4b66-8b14-f401fffa0ee0
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    Texas Rangers baseball uniform jersey worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W (jersey): 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (80 x 81.9 cm)
    H x W (pants): 33 x 20 in. (83.8 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    Jersey from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The jersey is made from a white synthetic knit fabric with red, white, and blue striped woven knit fabric around the end of the sleeves and the neck opening. The shirt has short sleeves and a crew neck with a slit in the front that closes with two (2) round pearlized plastic buttons. The word "Rangers" in red patch letters with blue shadows is embroidered across the front chest of the jersey. A shield-shaped embroidered patch is sewn on the proper left sleeve. The patch has a design of a shield in blue, red, and white, with the state of Texas on the shield containing one red star and the word "RANGERS" along the top of the patch. Red patch letters with blue shadows reading "PRIDE / 50" are embroidered across the back shoulders of the jersey. A Wilson brand label is sewn at the interior center back neck that also contains size and care information. To the proper right of the manufacturer's tag is a white fabric label with blue hand-embroidered text that reads "79 1".
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaf3d1f0-56db-41cf-a04c-01ca938843da
  • Gelatin silver prints of Charley Pride wearing a Memphis Red Sox uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    early 1950s
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.1): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.2): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    Description
    Two identical black and white prints of a photograph of country singer Charley Pride in a Memphis Red Sox baseball uniform. Pride's arms are behind his head. The front of his jersey says "Memphis." There is text in the bottom right corner that is partially cut-off. It reads [CHARLIE PRI/MEMPHIS RED / EARLY 1950].
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.1.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5543a23b4-e5f5-45a6-95d6-d7f7c0fb910c
  • Gelatin silver print of Charley Pride wearing a Milwaukee Brewers uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Milwaukee Brewers, American, founded 1970
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    February 25, 1971
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (23.1 x 20.6 cm)
    Description
    Black and white photograph of country singer Charley Pride playing baseball. Pride is wearing a baseball jersey with "BREWERS" written across the chest. He is wearing a baseball cap with the letter [M] on the front. He is holding a baseball in his right hand, and he appears to be mid-throw, with his arm pulled back. There is a sideways red stamp on the back, on the right edge that reads [EBBY HAWERLANDER]. There is a blue stamp in the bottom right corner of the back that reads [GAZETTE / FEB 25 1971]
    Place depicted
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fdb46df8-4454-4882-9277-13f631a0a120
  • CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

    Issued by
    Country Music Association, American, founded 1958
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1971
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    wood, metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 14 x 5 x 5 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
    Description
    1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The top portion of the award is a wooden cone with a carved-out section on the front at the bottom. There is a gold metal music note in the carved-out section. Lettering on the flag of the music note reads "COUNTRY / MUSIC / ASSOCIATION." The note head features a raised design of a world map with lettering across the center that reads "BEST LIKED WORLD WIDE."
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54cd1310d-64ce-4bf5-b6a9-64edc5dd70f9
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