Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS LONG JUMP MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.12

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 8.9 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS 200 METERS MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.13

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Received by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Commissioned by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Designed by

Cassioli, Giuseppe, Italian, 1865 - 1942

Stermer, Dugald, American, 1936 - 2011

Manufactured by

Jostens, American, founded 1897

Medium

silver, gold, ribbon

Dimensions

With Ribbon: 19 1/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (48.4 x 6 x 0.6 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1984

Description

An Olympic gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal is molded with figures in relief on the obverse and reverse. The obverse side features a seated woman, representing Lady Victory, dressed in a flowing robe and holding a palm frond in her left hand and a winner's crown of leaves above her head. A coliseum is visible behind her. To her left the words [XXIII / OLYMPIAD / LOS ANGELES / 1984] appear in relief. The reverse features a male figure reaching out while hoisted on the shoulders of other men with a stadium visible in the background. The rim of the medal is stamped with the words [ATHLETICS 4 X 100 METER RELAY MEN] on its proper left side. The medal is attached by a chain link to a loop of ribbon with two broad striped of turquoise and pink, divided by a thin orange stripe, which is sewn at the top.

Topic

African American

Men

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.14

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Used by

Lewis, Evelyn L., American

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (2013.126.35.1): 2 3/4 x 6 5/16 in. (7 x 16 cm)

H x W (2013.126.35.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (7 x 15.9 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 3, 1984

Description

Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left portion of the ticket. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 3rd, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to Evelyn L Lewis. One of the tickets (2013.126.35.1) is for seat 105, while the other ticket is for seat 106.

Topic

African American

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.35.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (Each): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 6, 1984

Description

Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left portion of the ticket. Tickets are track and field day passes and have a listed time and date of 9:30 AM on August 6th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [CLVELAND A LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.36.1) is for seat 119, while the other ticket (2013.126.36.2) is for seat 120.

Topic

African American

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.36.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (Each): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 8, 1984

Description

Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left of the ticket. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 4:00 PM on August 8th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [CLVELAND A LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.37.1) is for seat 104, while the other ticket (2013.126.37.2) is for seat 105.

Topic

African American

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.37.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Distributed by

Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984

Owned by

Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Used by

Lewis, Evelyn L., American

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (2013.126.38.1): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)

H x W (2013.126.38.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (7 x 15.6 cm)

Type

admission tickets

Place depicted

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 10, 1984

Description

Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left corner. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 10th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [EVELYN L LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.38.1) is for seat 110, while the other ticket (2013.126.38.2) is for seat 111.

Topic

African American

Olympics

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number

2013.126.38.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

© International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture