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Myrtle Gonza Glascoe Oral History Interview
- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Gonza Glascoe, Myrtle, American, 1936 - 2019
- Interviewed by
- Reece, Dwandalyn R., American
- Subject of
- Howard University, American, founded 1867
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
- Newsome Jackson, Gertrude, American, born 1923
- Himmelbaum, Howard, American
- Congress of Racial Equality, American, founded 1942
- Avery Research Center, American, founded 1985
- Date
- November 17, 2010
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 01:33:35
- Description
- The oral history consists of two digital files: 2011.174.3.1a and 2011.174.3.1b.
- Myrtle Gonza Glascoe recalls growing up in Washington, D.C., attending Howard University and the University of Pennsylvania, and her early career in education and social work. She remembers joining the Baltimore Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), moving to California, and her work as a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) Field Secretary in West Point, Mississippi and Phillips County, Arkansas, where she worked closely with Howard Himmelbaum and Gertrude Jackson. She also discusses her work as the director of the Avery Research Center and her opinions on the education of African Americans.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0003
- Place collected
- Capitol Heights, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- West Point, Clay County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Phillips County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Civil Rights History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Topic
- Activism
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Education
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2011.174.3.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Designed by
- McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Issued by
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Date
- 1931
- Medium
- sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 2 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.2 × 3.8 × 0.7 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 3.8 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [Broad Jump / 1931]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2014.63.105.1.110
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Designed by
- McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Issued by
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Date
- 1931
- Medium
- sterling silver on metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.9 × 3.7 × 0.7 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.3 × 3.3 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 3.7 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [HIGH SCHOOL / MILE RELAY / 1931]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2014.63.105.1.111
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Designed by
- McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Issued by
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Date
- 1933
- Medium
- gold alloy and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.7 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/4 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival gold medal for the One Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal and the bottom of the ribbon. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [HIGH SCHOOLS / ONE MILE RELAY / 1933]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / GOLD / FILLED].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Cultural Place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- pins (fasteners)
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- A2014.63.105.1.112
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Designed by
- McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Issued by
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Date
- 1935
- Medium
- sterling silver and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 3 3/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (8.5 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (0.7 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (4.1 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.7 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the Running Hop, Step and Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal and the bottom of the ribbon. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [RUNNING / HOP, STEP AND JUMP / 1935]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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
- A2014.63.105.1.113
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival medal awarded to Eulace Peacock
- Designed by
- McKenzie, Robert Tait, Canadian, 1867 - 1938
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Issued by
- University of Pennsylvania, American, founded 1740
- Received by
- Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
- Subject of
- Franklin, Benjamin, American, 1706 - 1790
- Date
- 1936
- Medium
- sterling silver and metal with silk (textile) , dye and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (8 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (0.6 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)
- H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)
- H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/16 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival silver medal for the One Quarter Mile College Relay Championship of America event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1936. The medal consists of a silver toned bar pin holding a red and blue striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and stitched into place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring threaded through the bezel at the top of the medal. On the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction Benjamin Franklin in profile, seated in his library chair on a dais, facing a line of four (4) nude, male runners. Franklin is wearing an 18th century frock coat and cravat. He is depicted in profile shaking the first runner’s hand with his proper right hand and holding a laurel branch in his proper left hand. The runners are all depicted in profile facing Franklin. The runner at the front of the line is depicted with his proper left foot resting on the dais and his proper left hand resting on his thigh. The runner’s proper right hand is extended and shaking Benjamin Franklin’s hand. The second runner is leaning against the first runner’s back and has his proper left hand resting on the shoulder of the first runner. The third runner is depicted with his arms crossed over his chest and his proper left foot held slightly forward. The fourth runner is depicted with his proper left foot held slightly forward. He is holding a baton in his proper right hand behind his back. Relief text at the top of the medal reads [RELAY CARNIVAL / FOUNDED 1895]. Relief text at the bottom of the medal reads [UNIVERSITY / OF PENNSYLVANIA]. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads, [ONE QUARTER MILE / COLLEGE RELAY / CHAMPIONSHIP OF AMERICA / 1936]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MEDALLIO / ART CO. / NEW YORK / SILVER].
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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
- A2014.63.105.1.114
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions