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U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- National Collegiate Athletic Association, American and Canadian, founded 1906
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868
- Edwards Stadium, American, founded 1932
- Date
- 1935
- Medium
- metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 2 11/16 × 1 5/8 × 1/4 in. (6.9 × 4.1 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 9/16 × 1/4 in. (0.6 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/4 in. (3.4 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (3.8 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- National Collegiate Athletic Association second place medal for the 100 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a gold medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [2nd Place / 100 yd. Dash]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1935]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief maker’s mark, [J&W. S.F.].
- Place used
- Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Education
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2014.63.105.1.115
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- National Collegiate Athletic Association, American and Canadian, founded 1906
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868
- Edwards Stadium, American, founded 1932
- Date
- 1935
- Medium
- bronze and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- silk (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 overall): 2 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.5 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 pin): 1/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.9 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (3.3 × 3.8 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.1 medal): 1 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.7 × 0.3 cm)
- H x W x D (2014.63.105.1.116.2): 1 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 13/16 in. (4.4 × 4.2 × 2 cm)
- Description
- 2014.63.105.1.116.1
- National Collegiate Athletic Association fifth place medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a bronze medal. The pin has a “c” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, bronze colored medal with wavy edges, held in place with two (2) jump rings. On the obverse of the medal is relief depiction of a nude male athlete, depicted in three quarters profile, facing the right edge of the medal. His proper left arm is extended in front of him and he is holding a laurel branch. His proper right arm is held at his side. Next to him, also depicted in profile, is a bald eagle perched on a column decorated with the United States flag’s stars and stripes. The eagle’s wings are extended. Relief text printed on the left side of the medal reads [U.S.] and relief text on the right reads [NATIONAL / COLLEGIATE / ATHLETIC / ASSOCIATION]. The edges of the medal are decorated with scroll and floral embellishments. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [5th Place / Broad Jump]. Below is relief text that reads [HELD AT / EDWARDS FIELD / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA / BEREKLEY / 1935]. Below the text is a relief depiction of a laurel wreath tied together with a bow. Above the wreath’s center knot is the relief maker’s mark, [J&W. S.F.].
- 2014.63.105.1.116.2
- A frayed piece of red, white, and blue ribbon.
- Place used
- Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Topic
- Athletes
- Education
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2014.63.105.1.116.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Overcoming Barriers in Education
- Written by
- Dr. Jackson, Ida Louise, American, 1902 - 1996
- Published by
- University of California, Berkeley, American, founded 1868
- Subject of
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Date
- 1984-1985; published 1990
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 11 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 7/8 in. (28.6 x 21 x 2.2 cm)
- Description
- A hardcover book titled "Overcoming Barriers in Education" written by Dr. Ida Louise Jackson. The cover is blue with gold lettering along the spine. The first page of the book is signed and dated by the author.
- Place printed
- Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Topic
- Education
- Sororities
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Object number
- 2013.133.3.31