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Photographic print of Ira Tucker at the Lorraine Motel
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- photographic paper, paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (8.6 x 10.8 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph with white borders of Ira Tucker and an unknown women standing on the second floor balcony outside of room 306 at the Lorraine Motel, where MLK was assasinated. There are several flower arrangements on the balcony.
- The door has a white cross on it. The photograph has been mounted onto a stiff paper. “P03/ 8907/ Tea” has been written in graphite on the verso of the object. “B 807611” is printed on the photograph on the verso right edge and is visible where the photograph overlaps the backing board.
- Place filmed
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Dixie Hummingbirds
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Manufactured by
- Konica, Japanese, 1873 - 2003
- Date
- 1980s - 1990s
- Medium
- plastic, ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- L x W: 7 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 1 in. (20 x 10.3 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- A black plastic VHS tape with two white paper labels reading “THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS” in black text. One label is on the top face between the two clear windows and the second sticker is found on the side edge that would be visible when the VHS tape were inserted into the player. The VHS tape is manufactured by Konica.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- videocassettes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Nomination plaque for "Best Soul Gospel Performance" in 1973
- Created by
- Perma Plaque Corp., American, founded 1948
- Subject of
- The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Lowery, Bill, American, 1924 - 2004
- Date
- 1974
- Medium
- wood, plastic, paper, metal, cloth, paint
- Dimensions
- 10 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 1/2 in. (26.7 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A plaque presented to the Dixie Hummingbirds in recognition for their nomination for "Best Soul Gospel Performance" for their single "Loves Me Like A Rock." The plaque was presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in 1974. The plaque is features wood, paper, metal, paint, laminated plastic, a molded plastic mount on the back, and cloth that may be felt.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- plaques
- Topic
- Gospel (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Still... Keepin' It Real: The Last Man Standing
- Published by
- MCG Records, American, founded 1996
- Recorded by
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Bright, William, American
- Jones, Lyndon Baines, American
- Nettles, Torrey, American
- Date
- 2006
- Medium
- plastic, aluminum, polycarbonate;
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter (compact disc): 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
- plastic case: 4 7/8 x 5 5/8 x 7/16 in. (12.4 x 14.3 x 1.1 cm)
- Description
- The Dixie Hummingbirds “Still… Keepin’ It Real” compact disc has three tracks: “Personal Jesus”, “Christian’s Automobile”, and “He Watches Out For Me”. A man, likely Ira Tucker Sr., appears on the left side of the CD. The right side of the CD lists the tracks, record label, production company, and indicates that this CD is a promotional single. The case is a plastic CD case with a 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” paper insert with a photo of a man (likely Ira Tucker) on the cover with his hands raised and standing in front of a painting of six other men’s faces and a guitar. The verso of the CD case lists the track listing and has a photograph of The Dixie Hummingbirds wearing tuxedos.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- compact disks
- Topic
- Gospel (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.14ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2006 MCG Records & Nip N Tuck Productions . Permission required for use.
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Necktie worn by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Pierre Cardin, French, founded 1950
- Worn by
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Date
- after 1950
- Medium
- cloth (possibly synthetic fibers), cloth (possibly silk)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 55 x 3 3/4 in. (139.7 x 9.5 cm)
- Description
- The tan necktie with brown stripes is lined with silk-like textile and thicker white woven textile. A stylized brown embroidered “P” is present on the bottom of the tie. The white woven textile liner is relatively thick and is not immediately visible as it is wrapped in the outer tie material, but the lighter weight silk-like liner is visible on the bottom verso of the tie. Black text on the silk-like liner reads “Pierre CARDIN”.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- neckties
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Necktie worn by Ira Tucker Sr.
- Created by
- Metcalf Neckwear Company, founded 1917
- Worn by
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- cloth (possibly synthetic fibers), cloth (possibly silk)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 50 x 4 1/4 in. (127 x 10.8 cm)
- Description
- The tie is made of a silk-like material with a “photo image” landscape of haystacks during sunset. A tree with orange and red leaves in autumn is present above the hay stacks, and dark clouds are found towards the top of the tie. A circular logo in the silk-like material on the verso bottom has the text “INDIAN SUMMER / COLOR PHOTO” in white. The tie has been lined with a silky white material and a thicker woven white material. Black ink handwriting on the interior of one of the folds on the verso reads “TUCKER”.
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- neckties
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance awarded to the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Manufactured by
- Bob Graves Molds, Inc., American, 1985
- Owned by
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Received by
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Commissioned by
- The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
- Date
- 1974
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- alloy, wood, plastic, pressure-sensitive tape
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (16.5 x 12.4 x 12.1 cm)
- Description
- The "Best Soul Gospel Performance" Grammy award of 1973 was presented to The Dixie Hummingbirds in March 1974 for their song “Loves Me Like a Rock”. The award is a molded bronze colored metal gramophone mounted on a square frustum wooden base. A bronze colored brush metal plaque is adhered to the front face of the frustum reading “NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES / DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS / BEST SOUL GOSPEL – 1973 / “LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK”. The gramophone is positioned with the elbow on the right and the horn opening to the left. The verso of the gramophone has “© NARAS” stamped into the metal. The elbow of the gramophone has a break and has a prior repair utilizing what appears to be fishing wire and brown tape.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- trophies (prizes)
- Topic
- Gospel (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- © The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Permission required for use.
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Pass for the 25th anniversary Edmonton Folk Festival used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- 2004
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (festival pass): 3 x 4 in. (7.6 x 10.2 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 18 1/2 x 1/2 in. (47 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A laminated blue paper pass that bears the 25th Anniversary logo of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival attached to a black nylon lanyard. The pass is embossed with the festival society's corporate seal. The cloth laynard is screen-printed with a representation of four cartoonish characters playing instruments, and the recurring messages "25TH ANNIVERSARY" and "EFMF 2004".
- Place printed
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pass for Pori Jazz '97 used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Jons-Finland Oy, Finnish
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- July 20, 1997
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (white badge): 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (8.6 x 5.4 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 21 x 5/16 in. (53.3 x 0.8 cm)
- Description
- An orange, nylon lanyard with a pass for the 1997 Porri Jazz Festival attached to it. Depicted on the pass is a small picture of Ira Tucker, Sr., a faded logo, and a red bar on the right that says "ARTIST". At the bottom, printed in script, are the words "by Jons-Finland." The lanyard bears a recurring logo and message "OSUUSPANKKI." Attached to the lanyard is an orange plastic ball.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pass for Music Midtown used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Otto Printing & Entertainment Graphics, American, founded 1964
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- May 1, 1998
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (Purple badge): 4 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 6.4 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 21 x 5/16 in. (53.3 x 0.8 cm)
- Description
- An orange, nylon lanyard with a pass for the 1998 Midtown Music Festival, held in Atlanta, attached to it. The pass has an image of a microphone, and in a purple field below, the words "ARTIST / Coca-Cola/V103." The lanyard is an orange, fine-woven ribbon that bears a recurring logo and message "OSUUSPANKKI." Attached to the lanyard is an orange plastic ball.
- Place collected
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Dayton, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Life Story of Madame Bethune
- Recorded by
- Jackson, Otis, American
- Published by
- Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- 1955
- Medium
- plastic (possibly polyvinyl chloride);
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- Diameter (vinyl record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
- L x W (paper sleeve): 7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 cm)
- Description
- The 45rpm 7” record features parts one and two of the song “The Life Story of Madame Bethune” as performed by Otis Jackson and backed by the Dixie Hummingbirds. The record has a black paper label with silver lettering. The label has the Peacock Records logo along the top of the label and the artist and song title listed along the bottom of the label. Wrapped around the edge of the lower half of the label is the Peacock Records address. A horizontal band across the center has text indicating that the record is to be played at 45 rpm and lists the publishing company. The record was originally housed in a white paper sleeve with a musical score design circumambulating the center hole. A Philadelphia phone number is listed on the recto LR corner in blue ink.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- long-playing records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © MCA Records (originally Peacock Records). Permission required for use.
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Program for memorial services honoring Ira Tucker, Sr.
- Published by
- Laura's Printing, Inc., American
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Yarborough and Rocke Funeral Home, Inc., American
- Date
- July 2, 2008
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (21.6 x 17.5 cm)
- Description
- The program for the memeorial service of Ira Tucker Sr. has 12 pages. The cover of the pamphlet is a single gate fold, which opens to reveal an interior pamphlet in a single (half) fold, attached to the left crease with metal staples. The cover has a color printed image of a gate in front of steps and an altar. The back cover lists the names of the pallbearers, an image of doves, and an acknowledgement message from the family. The interior of the left cover flap has blue text reading “A / Celebration / of / Life / For / Ira B. Tucker Sr.”, with a photo of Ira Tucker Sr. below. The interior of the right cover flap shows a photograph of Ira and Louise Tucker and has blue text reading “Ira, / I’ll Miss You / Love You Always, / Your Wife”. The pamphlet attached to the interior of the cover contains pictures of Ira Tucker Sr., an order of service, and a biography of his life.
- Place collected
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pass for the North Sea Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- July 11, 1997
- Medium
- paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (60.3 x 8.6 cm)
- Description
- A paper pass in a plastic sleeve attached to a cloth lanyard by a clip. The paper is blue with blue and black ink. A white adhesive label, laser-printed, is affixed to the center portion of the badge with the excess wrapped around to the back. At the bottom of the badge several restrictions are listed.The badge is attached to a finely-woven cloth lanyard.
- Place printed
- The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pass for the Special Merit Awards Ceremony at the 2007 Grammy Awards
- Issued by
- The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- February 10, 2007
- Medium
- paper, plastic , plastic laminate , metal , nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (event badge): 5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (14.6 x 9.8 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
- Description
- A pass for the 2007 National Academy special merits award ceremony. The pass has a light gold background and a grammophone logo. On the back are the names and logos of sponsors for the event. The cloth lanyard is blue and bears the repeating logo of People Magazine. It is attached to the badge by steel clip, and there is a plastic clasp at the other end.
- Place collected
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pass for artists at the Pori Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- July 18, 2004
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (artist pass): 24 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (62.2 x 5.4 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 21 x 3/4 in. (53.3 x 1.9 cm)
- Description
- An artists pass attached to a lanyard by a metal clip. The artist pass is white with a light blue graphical drawing that says "PORIJAZZ" and a B&W photo of Ira Tucker. There is a legend on the back defining letter codes and levels of access. The lanyard is green cloth with gray edges bearing the logo for Carlsberg beer. There is a plastic buckle that can be used to separate the steel clip from the lanyard.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.22.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Backstage pass for Pori Jazz Festival used by Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- July 18, 2004
- Medium
- paper, plastic laminate, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W (backstage pass): 4 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. (11.7 x 7.3 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 21 x 3/4 in. (53.3 x 1.9 cm)
- Description
- A backstage pass attached to a lanyard by a metal clip. It is a laminated white paper card with a graphic purple ink background. The card's reverse has restriction details in english and Finnish. The lanyard is green cloth with gray edges bearing the logo for Carlsberg beer. There is a plastic buckle that can be used to separate the steel clip from the lanyard.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.22.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pass for filmmakers to the Lone Star International Film Festival
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Lone Star Film Society, American
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- 2007
- Medium
- paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (59.7 x 7.9 cm)
- Description
- Filmmaker pass bearing the logo of “The 1st Annual / LONE STAR INTERNATIONAL / FILM FESTIVAL”. The name “IRA TUCKER, SR.” is printed on the badge. A gold foil sticker with a five-point star on it is affixed to the lower left. The pass is in a plastic case attached with a metal clip to a black nylon lanyard.
- Place collected
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Grammy nominee medal given to Ira Tucker
- Issued by
- The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- 1993
- Medium
- metal, ribbon
- Dimensions
- Diameter (medal): 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. (4.8 x 0.3 cm)
- L x W (ribbon): 17 x 1 1/2 in. (43.2 x 3.8 cm)
- Description
- Bronze colored medal attached to a red ribbon by a small metal ring. The medal bears the relief image of a grammophone and the legend "GRAMMY ® / NOMINEE / 1993".
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.24
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Grammy nominee medal for the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards given to Ira Tucker
- Created by
- Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
- Date
- 2000
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- bronze, ribbon
- Dimensions
- medal: 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm)
- L x W (ribbon): 17 x 1 in. (43.2 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Bronze medal bearing the relief image of a treble clef and the words "42ND / ANNUAL / GRAMMY ® / NOMINEE". The raised design and words are polished, while the field has a brushed finish. On the reverse is a relief of a Grammy award, and near the rim appears "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES". On the medal's edge is stamped "TIFFANY & CO. BRONZE". The medal is attached to a green ribbon.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.25
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Grammy Awards. Permission required for use.
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Inductee badge from The Vocal Group Hall of Fame & Museum used by Ira Tucker Sr.
- Issued by
- Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation, American, founded 1997
- Subject of
- Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
- Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
- Date
- 2000
- Medium
- aluminum, metal, plastic, leather, neoprene, paint
- Dimensions
- H x W (Medal): 3 x 2 1/8 in. (7.6 x 5.4 cm)
- L x W (lanyard): 22 x 3/4 in. (55.9 x 1.9 cm)
- Description
- An aluminum inductee pass attached to a small leather leather strap with a metal buckle. The buckle is attached via spring clip to a neoprene lanyard. The pass bears the logo of "THE VOCAL GROUP HALL OF FAME & MUSUEM", embossed and colored black. The word "INDUCTEE" appears below. On the reverse, "NAME", "ADDRESS", and "PHONE #" fields are screen-printed in white. The fields have been filled out in handwritten ink to read "IRA TUCKER / 1726 NORTH / SYDENHAM ST / 215 763 9389". The lanyard is black with the "Gibson" logo and the word "PURE" recurring. It has a plastic loop at the end which is connected to the clip by a soft plastic strap with a metal snap connector.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
- Object number
- 2013.13.26
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions