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Ku Klux Klan robe from the Wilds Family Plantation
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
- Date
- 1915-1944
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and metal snaps
- Dimensions
- H x W (flat): 51 1/4 × 34 in. (130.2 × 86.4 cm)
- H x W (flat): 29 1/4 × 43 3/4 in. (74.3 × 111.1 cm)
- Description
- A Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe worn by a member of an undetermined rank. The calf-length robe is made from ivory synthetic satin and has full-length sleeves that are slightly flared near the cuff. The robe has a neckband that is lined with red satin and that closes with two sets of snap fasteners. Seven (7) snap fasteners run almost the full length of the button band at the center front. The robe has bands of red, white and blue ribbon sewn near the bottom of the robe approximately five (5) inches from the hem. There are single red ribbon bands at the cuff of each sleeve and running down the proper left and right sides of the button bands. The robe is not lined and there is a single, center back vent measuring 20.75 inches from the hem. There are ivory satin belt loops on each side of the waist. Sewn over the proper left breast is a machine embroidered patch with an ivory satin cross outlined in black against a red satin background with a “blood drop,” embroidered in red, oriented vertically in the center of the cross. The black lines on the patch form a cross with a black diamond in the middle of the cross. The design is typically referred to as the "Mystic Insignia of a Klansman" (MIOAK). The robe has an attached ivory synthetic satin semi-circular half cape with red synthetic satin lining. The half cape has a snap closure sewn to either side of the bottom, front corners.
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place used
- Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- robes
- Topic
- American South
- Clothing and dress
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family descendants of Nassau County, Florida
- Object number
- 2012.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Robert L. Carter Oral History Interview
- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Carter, Robert L., American, 1917 - 2012
- Interviewed by
- Dr. Sullivan, Patricia A., born 1950
- Subject of
- Lincoln University, American, founded 1866
- Howard University School of Law, American, founded 1869
- Columbia University, American, founded 1754
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., American, founded 1940
- Board of Education of Topeka, American
- Brown, Oliver L., American, 1918 - 1961
- Date
- October 22, 2010
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 03:05:50
- Description
- The oral history consists of three digital files 2011.174.1.1a, 2011.174.1.1b, 2011.174.1.1c. There is also a transcript of the interview 2011.174.1.2.
- A digital oral history interview with Robert L. Carter that recalls growing up in Newark, New Jersey, and attending Lincoln University, Howard University Law School, and Columbia University. He discusses hearing Marian Anderson sing at the Lincoln Memorial and his service in the segregated army during World War II. He recounts his career as a lawyer with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, including the Brown v. Board of Education case and other legal cases that ended segregation.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0001
- 178848.05 MB
- Place collected
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 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
- Civil rights
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Justice
- Law
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- World War II
- 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
- 2011.174.1.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
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Distinguished Service Cross medal ribbon bar issued to Lewis Broadus
- Manufactured by
- Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc., American, 1981 - 2011
- Ballou Company, American, 1942 - 2009
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Received by
- Broadus, Lewis Cunningham, American, 1875 - 1960
- Date
- Awarded 1906; issued 2006
- Medium
- metal and ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (abc): 1 7/16 × 7/16 × 1/2 in. (3.7 × 1.1 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W x D (a): 1 3/8 × 3/8 × 1/2 in. (3.5 × 0.9 × 1.2 cm)
- H x W x D (bc): 7/16 × 7/16 × 9/16 in. (1.1 × 1.1 × 1.5 cm)
- Caption
- Lewiston Cunningham Broadus (1875-1960) was veteran of the United States Army, who served his country with valor for over 32 years, from 1897 to 1923. As a Buffalo Soldier in the 25th Infantry, Captain Broadus was a veteran of the Indian wars, saw action in the Texas-Mexican border skirmishes, fought in the Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" at San Juan Hill, and served with Captain Young's troopers at the Presidio in San Francisco. In World War I, he fought in the 92nd Infantry with General Pershing in major European campaigns. On July 3, 1906 while Broadus was a first sergeant stationed at Fort Niobrara, NE, a disgruntled private attempted to shoot an officer who had reported him for abusive language. Broadus grabbed the rifle by the muzzle as the shot was fired, thereby protecting the officer and nearly being hit by the bullet himself. For this action, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit from President Theodore Roosevelt. The award was later converted to a Distinguished Service Cross on April 26, 1934. After lobbying efforts by the family, the Department of the Army issued the Cross to Lewis Broadus's surviving family members in 2006.
- Description
- Distinguished Service Cross medal ribbon bar issued to Lewis Broadus. The ribbon is mainly blue with edge stripes of white and red. The back has two butterfly clutches lapel pin backs. The back of the medal has a rectangular shape cut out of the center showing the hollow inside. Above the rectangular hole is the manufacture’s mark that reads, [GRACO - GI].
- Place made
- Tomball, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- East Providence, Rhode Island, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Military
- Spanish-American War, 1898
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lewis Broadus Family
- Object number
- 2007.4.2abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Distinguished Service Cross presentation case issued to Lewis Broadus
- Manufactured by
- Arrow Manufacturing, American
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Received by
- Broadus, Lewis Cunningham, American, 1875 - 1960
- Date
- Awarded 1906; issued 2006
- Medium
- leather with metal, plastic, cloth and paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 7 × 4 1/4 × 1 in. (17.8 × 10.8 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (open): 7 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 7 1/2 in. (19.1 × 10.8 × 19.1 cm)
- Description
- Distinguished Service Cross presentation case issued to Lewis Broadus. The case is rectangular in shape and opens on door metal hinges. The top of the case is designed in gold lettering that reads, [DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS/ [UNITED STATES OF AMERICA]. On the left there is a vertical border of leaves and arrows encased in double lines. The case opens on the shorter end. The top of the case is lined with white paper. The bottom insert is made from a soft grey fabric that has holes where the medal, ribbon bar, and pin can be attached. The insert can be completely removed from the case and hung on a wall. The inside is lined with white plastic and has a rectangular shape coming out of the bottom. Below the rectangle is the manufacture’s mark, [ARROW]. The back is blank.
- Place made
- Tomball, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- cases (containers)
- Topic
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Military
- Spanish-American War, 1898
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lewis Broadus Family
- Object number
- 2007.4.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Typewriter used by Lt. Col. Charles J. Blackwood
- Created by
- Smith Corona, American, 1886
- Used by
- Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood Sr., American, 1896 - 1982
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- metal, wood, ribbon and leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 typewriter extended): 6 1/4 × 10 3/4 × 10 in. (15.9 × 27.3 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 case closed): 13 × 14 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (33 × 36.8 × 12.1 cm)
- H x W x D (.3 brush): 5/8 × 6 1/8 × 3/16 in. (1.6 × 15.5 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- Early 20th Century Corona typewriter (.1), case (.2), and brush (.3) used by Charles J. Blackwood during World War I and II. The typewriter is able to fold itself in half, by lifting the metal arms on either side, and bringing it forward. It becomes much smaller and able to fit in its custom case. The typewriter is painted black and on the front has the manufacture's name [CORONA] in gold lettering. The typewriter only has letter keys and then two keys, [FIG], [CAP] that raise the paper and type the small figure shown above the letter or the letter in capitol. On the back of the typewriter in gold print is text that reads, [PATENTED / JUNE 10, 1913 APR. 27 1915 / JUNE 24 1913 JUNE 22 1915 / DEC. 9 1913 NOV. 30 1915 / MAR. 3 1914 JUNE 27 1916 / OCT. 13 1914 AUG. 8 1916 / DEC. 15 1914 FEB. 13 1917 / JULY 10 1917]. On the roller is the maker's sticker that states, [CORONA / PORTABLE - TYPEWRITER - FOLDING]. In the center is an image of a typewriter, a bird, and a feather.
- The typewriter, when folded closed, can easily fit in the custom case. The case is made of wood and metal and covered in black leather. It has small metal attachments throughout to hold the typewriter in place. The case is in two parts allowing for the typewriter to be easily removed. The case closes with a large, silver metal buckle with the text, [CORONA / TYPEWRITER CO. / INC.] inscribed. A hardened leather handle is attached to the case with metal hinges.
- The typewriter brush is made from metal and wood. The wood is stained and has [CORONA / TYPEWRITER] inscribed in center. The brush bristles are black and have some areas of loss. The back of the brush has slates where the bristles are attached.
- Place made
- Groton, Tompkins County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Topic
- Communication
- Military
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly J. Blackwood in memory of Charles J. Blackwood, Sr.
- Object number
- 2018.13.2.1-3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Distinguished Service Cross and ribbon issued to Lewis Broadus
- Manufactured by
- Graco Awards Manufacturing, Inc., American, 1981 - 2011
- Designed by
- Smith, J. Andre, German-American, 1880 - 1959
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Received by
- Broadus, Lewis Cunningham, American, 1875 - 1960
- Date
- Awarded 1906; issued 2006
- Medium
- bronze on metal with ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 9/16 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (9 × 4.5 × 0.6 cm)
- Caption
- Lewiston Cunningham Broadus (1875-1960) was veteran of the United States Army, who served his country with valor for over 32 years, from 1897 to 1923. As a Buffalo Soldier in the 25th Infantry, Captain Broadus was a veteran of the Indian wars, saw action in the Texas-Mexican border skirmishes, fought in the Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" at San Juan Hill, and served with Captain Young's troopers at the Presidio in San Francisco. In World War I, he fought in the 92nd Infantry with General Pershing in major European campaigns. On July 3, 1906 while Broadus was a first sergeant stationed at Fort Niobrara, NE, a disgruntled private attempted to shoot an officer who had reported him for abusive language. Broadus grabbed the rifle by the muzzle as the shot was fired, thereby protecting the officer and nearly being hit by the bullet himself. For this action, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit from President Theodore Roosevelt. The award was later converted to a Distinguished Service Cross on April 26, 1934. After lobbying efforts by the family, the Department of the Army issued the Cross to Lewis Broadus's surviving family members in 2006.
- Description
- The Distinguished Service Cross medal issued to Lewis Cunningham Broadus. The medal features a large cross and mainly blue ribbon with edge stripes of white and red. The ribbon is embedded in the upraised edges of the gold pinback. The back of the pinback has a manufacture’s mark that reads, [GRACO-GI]. The medal hangs from its ribbon by a circular metal loop. The body of the medal is in the shape of a cross with an embellished design on each arm end. The cross has an inner outline close to the edge that surrounds the upraised center of the cross. In the center of the cross is an eagle with outspread wings. The eagle rests on a wreath that connects to the scroll at the bottom center in a tie. The scroll unfurls from each side arm of the cross and has the words on the left, [FOR], and on the right, [VALOR]. The back of the medal has the same inner outline and raised central design. The scroll from the front continues to the center of the wreath at the back center of the medal. In the center of the wreath, a rectangular piece of medal has the inscribed name of the recipient, [LEWIS BROADUS]. The back of the eagle's wings can be seen and are designed with feathers.
- Place made
- Tomball, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Military
- Spanish-American War, 1898
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lewis Broadus Family
- Object number
- 2007.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Rifle and case owned by Lt. Colonel Charles Blackwood
- Created by
- Winchester Repeating Arms Company, American, 1866 - 2006
- J.M. Bucheimer Company, American, 1884 - 1969
- Used by
- Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood Sr., American, 1896 - 1982
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- wood and metal with leather and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1a Rifle): 44 × 4 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (111.8 × 10.8 × 3.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.1b Case): 47 × 7 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (119.4 × 19.1 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- Winchester Model 1894 rifle and case used by Charles J. Blackwood during World War I. The Winchester Model 1894 rifle is a lever-action repeating rifle. The rifle has a long barrel with a shorter magazine attached. The rifle and barrel are made of metal attached to the main body of the gun that is comprised of wood and metal pieces. The rifle ends in a long wooden shoulder hold, in a triangular shape, with a notch cut out from the top. The rifle has a trigger guard and finger lever over the trigger. There are inscriptions on many parts of the rifle. On the bottom of the barrel, below the loading port, is the number [516517]. On the top of the barrel, the marker's mark reads, [MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.]. Underneath the barrel, the inscription reads, [38-55], the type of caliber bullets. Beside it on the barrel, are two additional identifying marks. In a circle, written horizontally are the letters, [PWI]. On the side of the barrel is another inscription that reads, [MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.]
- The cover is made from brown leather that has a zippered opening on one end. A tag is sewn next to the zipper with the manufacturer, [BUCHEIMER / MADE / SINCE 1884 / FREDERICK MD.]. A silver stamp of the same label is on the leather at the bottom of the case along with the number [3044]. The case has a lighter colored leather piece, attached in a loop at the tip, as well as a handle in the center. The zipper has the text, [BUCH] inscribed on the tag.
- Place made
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Frederick, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Topic
- Military
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly J. Blackwood in memory of Charles J. Blackwood, Sr.
- Object number
- 2018.13.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Distinguished Service Cross medal pin issued to Lewis Broadus
- Created by
- Smith, J. Andre, German-American, 1880 - 1959
- Received by
- Broadus, Lewis Cunningham, American, 1875 - 1960
- Date
- Awarded 1906; issued 2006
- Medium
- metal and paint
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (ab): 3/8 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (0.9 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm)
- H x W x D (a): 1/8 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (0.3 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 3/8 × 3/8 × 3/16 in. (0.9 × 0.9 × 0.5 cm)
- Caption
- Lewiston Cunningham Broadus (1875-1960) was veteran of the United States Army, who served his country with valor for over 32 years, from 1897 to 1923. As a Buffalo Soldier in the 25th Infantry, Captain Broadus was a veteran of the Indian wars, saw action in the Texas-Mexican border skirmishes, fought in the Spanish-American War with Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" at San Juan Hill, and served with Captain Young's troopers at the Presidio in San Francisco. In World War I, he fought in the 92nd Infantry with General Pershing in major European campaigns. On July 3, 1906 while Broadus was a first sergeant stationed at Fort Niobrara, NE, a disgruntled private attempted to shoot an officer who had reported him for abusive language. Broadus grabbed the rifle by the muzzle as the shot was fired, thereby protecting the officer and nearly being hit by the bullet himself. For this action, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit from President Theodore Roosevelt. The award was later converted to a Distinguished Service Cross on April 26, 1934. After lobbying efforts by the family, the Department of the Army issued the Cross to Lewis Broadus's surviving family members in 2006.
- Description
- Distinguished Service Cross medal pin issued to Lewis Broadus. The medal pin is gold painted into the colors of the Distinguished Service Cross medal with a large blue center and a small strip of white and red. The back of the pin has a manufacture's mark that reads, [G27 GI]. The lapel pinback is a military pin keeper, also known as a deluxe clutch. This uses a spring loaded locking mechanism to lock the pin post, it has a wide top that narrows into a smaller circle.
- Place made
- Tomball, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Military
- Spanish-American War, 1898
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lewis Broadus Family
- Object number
- 2007.4.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Purple Heart medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Received by
- Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
- Subject of
- 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
- Date
- 1932-1940
- Medium
- gold and enamel on metal with silk (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/4
- Caption
- Due to racial tension within the US Army, the 369th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in World War I. Formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters," the 369th was the first African American regiment to reach the battlefields of World War I and the first Allied troops to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. In appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, the 369th was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
- Description
- The Purple Heart issued for Corporal Lawrence Leslie McVey features a gold heart with an image of George Washington on a ribbon. The ribbon is purple with white edges. The ribbon is connected to a gold pinback through an opening on top of the pin. The bottom of the pin is sewn with white thread to the ribbon. The medal hangs from its ribbon by a rectangular metal loop with rounded corners. The heart is gold plated with a purple interior heart containing a profile of General George Washington. Above the heart is the shield of George Washington's coat of arms; a white shield with two red bars and three red stars above, between branches of green leaves. The back of the medal has a raised relief heart with the words, [FOR / MILITARY / MERIT / LAWRENCE McVEY] below the raised relief coat of arms and leaves. The medal is very worn and has scratches and areas of loss throughout.
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
- Object number
- 2011.108.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Blue Star flag
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 1917-1945
- Medium
- thread and fringe on silk (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (frame): 11 3/16 × 14 3/16 × 1/2 in. (28.4 × 36 × 1.3 cm)
- H x W (flag): 8 1/2 × 11 3/4 in. (21.6 × 29.8 cm)
- Description
- The Blue Star Flag, or Service Flag, is a symbol of a family member in military service. The silk flag banner has a blue star set in the center surrounded by a rectangular field of white set into a larger red rectangle. A gold tassel surrounds three sides. The flag is sewn in sections that can be seen by the lighter thread throughout. The flag has several tears and some areas of loss in the red silk and in the fringe.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Textiles
- Type
- flags
- Topic
- Families
- Military
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
- Object number
- 2017.111.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Boxing glove signed by Jack Johnson
- Manufactured by
- Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, American, 1919 - 1960
- Signed by
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Date
- 1919-1945
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- leather, cotton
- Dimensions
- 11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (29.2 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm)
- Description
- Burgundy leather left handed boxing glove with tan cotton tie. A white tag on top of the wrist reads “Ken-Wel / BRAND” in blue text. The bottom of the glove has lacing with white cloth ties. The top of the glove is padded. Inner lining of glove is red and white. The glove is inscribed on top in black ink. The inscription reads “Jack Johnson / Former Heavyweight / Champion / of the world / U.S.A.”
- Place made
- Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- gloves
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Men
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.115
- Restrictions & Rights
- No known copyright restrictions
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U.S. World War I Victory medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey
- Issued by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Designed by
- Fraser, James Earle, American, 1876 - 1953
- Received by
- Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
- Subject of
- 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
- Date
- 1919-1940
- Medium
- bronze and ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 7/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (9.8 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
- Caption
- Due to racial tension within the US Army, the 369th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in World War I. Formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and nicknamed the "Harlem Hellfighters," the 369th was the first African American regiment to reach the battlefields of World War I and the first Allied troops to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. In appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, the 369th was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
- Description
- U.S. World War I Victory medal issued to Corporal Lawrence Leslie McVey with army battle and service clasps. The ribbon is rainbow colored with red in the center surrounded by yellow, green, blue and purple. The ribbon is extremely frayed and has areas of loss. The four bronze army battle and service clasps attached to the metal have a star on each side and read, [CHAMPAGNE - MARNE], [AISNE - MARNE], [MEUSE-ARGONNE], and [DEFENSIVE SECTOR]. The circular medal hangs from its ribbon by a circular metal loop. The front of the medal has an image of the figure Victory with wings and a halo holding a sword and shield. At the bottom of the medal the designer's name is inscribed, [FRASER]. The back of the medal features a shield with a battle ax above comprised of six staffs roped together. The shield has the inscription [U / S] on either side of central ax. On top of the medal, the inscription curved reads, [THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION]. On either side of the central image is a list of the Allied countries. The countries on the left are [FRANCE / ITALY / SERBIA / JAPAN / MONTENEGRO / RUSSIA / GREECE]. The countries on the right read, [GREAT / BRITIAN / BELGIUM / BRAZIL / PORTUGAL / RUMANIA / CHINA]. Curved along the bottom are six stars.
- Place made
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
- Object number
- 2011.108.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Walking plow owned by Joshua Lyles
- Manufactured by
- Brinly - Hardy Company, American, founded 1839
- Owned by
- Lyles, Joshua, American
- Date
- after 1915
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- steel, wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (2012.155.11.1 plow): 10 1/4 x 30 x 65 in. (26 x 76.2 x 165.1 cm)
- H x W x D (2012.155.11.2 horseshoe): 7/8 × 5 11/16 × 6 1/8 in. (2.2 × 14.5 × 15.5 cm)
- Description
- A steel walking plow with a wood handle and beam owned by Joshua Lyles. The plow has a moldboard on the right side. Embossed on the left side of the plow near the beam is "BRINLY'S / TRADE MARK / BRONCHO." Attached to the plow with metal bolts is a wooden beam. At the front of the beam a metal hitch is attached. A single wood handle is attached to the right side of the beam near the plow.
- Place used
- Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
- Topic
- Agriculture
- Communities
- Rural life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
- Object number
- 2012.155.11.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions