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

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52bc7d199-6e25-4cc0-a0d9-4696f7a85828

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

Topic

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

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

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd534968c84-2ff2-4802-9193-93f9651f7dfe

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

Topic

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

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

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5626dfced-5849-446e-acf3-f06472555aee

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

Topic

Athletes

Children

Education

Track and field

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

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c0446d78-0cff-4449-9a4e-8e17c4d9fc08

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

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f03e6787-4466-4960-84b0-b802e113e4e7

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

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f88df4f-85bf-467a-a323-8e3e858cfdda