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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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a5438cba-3634-412e-a601-9392caa2844f
  • 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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd596957085-3c06-46ef-9f22-6aa2dfcb2d65
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f75ca24d-06e3-4886-b2c4-dc7cad028bab
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