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Photograph of Chase County High School (Kansas) baseball team
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Chase County Junior/Senior High School, American
- Small, Edward, American, 1887 - unknown
- Horner, Oliver Howard, 1888 - 1939
- Date
- ca. 1907
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on mounting board
- Dimensions
- H x W (Mounted): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
- H x W (Image): 7 3/4 × 9 11/16 in. (19.7 × 24.6 cm)
- Description
- A black and white team photograph of baseball players from Chase County High School in Kansas. There are three (3) rows of boys. The two (2) boys in the front row center are sitting cross-legged and the two (2) boys on the sides are lying on their sides, with their legs facing out. They have their outer arms resting on their legs and their inner arms are on the floor, propping them up. The front row contains the only African American player. He is second from the proper left side and is holding a baseball in his hands. The other sitting player to his right has a catcher's mask in front of him. There are two baseballs in the shape of an "X" on the ground in front of them.
- The middle row contains five (5) players kneeling on the ground. The player on the far proper right has his hands on his hips, the player in the middle has his hands in front of him, and the player on the far proper left has his arms on his side.
- The back row contains four (4) people standing. The boy second from the proper right side is also a player on the team. The other three (3) boys are wearing suits. They are wearing neck ties, except for the boy on the proper right side, who is wearing a bow tie. They are standing in front of a backdrop. The backdrop, which has an unidentifiable image on it, is placed in front of a paneled wall. The boy second from the proper left is Oliver Howard Horner.
- All of the players are wearing the same uniforms. The button down shirts have collars and have sleeves that end around the elbows. The shirts have letters across the chest. A "C." on the proper right side, a "C." in the center, and a "H.S." on the proper left side. The boys are wearing quilted pants with belts and black and white striped baseball socks. Several of the players are also wearing their baseball gloves. Many of the players are wearing white long sleeve shirts under their uniform shirts.
- The photograph is dry mounted on a black board. The bottom proper right corner of the board is missing. There are several areas where the black part of the board has peeled off. The back of the board is grey. There are no markings on the back. In several areas on the sides and corners the grey has peel off a bit.
- Place captured
- Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- American West
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Education
- Photography
- Race relations
- Segregation
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- Youth
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tyson D. Arnold
- Object number
- 2015.94.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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California Rodeo, Salinas, 1919
- Photograph by
- M.B. Marcell, American, 1869 - 1939
- Produced by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1919
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 × 5 in. (7.6 × 12.7 cm)
- H x W (Card): 3 1/2 × 5 7/16 in. (8.9 × 13.8 cm)
- Description
- This real photo postcard features an image of a man riding a bull. The man and bull are in the center of the postcard with onlookers standing behind the fence in the distance. The man is wearing fur chaps, cowboy boots, a long sleeve shirt and a vest. The bull's hind legs are off of the ground. The bottom left corner contains text that reads [CALIFORNIA RODEO / SALINAS 1919]. Text on the bottom right reads [OFFICIAL PHOTO / #45 BY / MARCELL] [CALIFORNIA RODEO / SALINAS 1919] [OFFICIAL PHOTO / #45 BY / MARCELL]. The back of the postcard contains scribbled, illegible text. The word [POST CARD] is printed at the top with the words [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS] separating the card into two sections. Text marks the spot for postage in the top right corner. The word [AZO] repeats forming a square with a triange in each corner. The words [PLACE / STAMP / HERE] are printed inside the square.
- Place captured
- Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- American West
- Photography
- Sports
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.37.35.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Crockett Riding Mount Toro. Salinas Rodeo, 1919
- Published by
- Unidentified
- Photograph by
- M.B. Marcell, American, 1869 - 1939
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1919
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper , ink
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 5 in. (7.9 × 12.7 cm)
- H x W (Card): 3 7/16 × 5 3/8 in. (8.7 × 13.7 cm)
- Description
- This real photo postcard features an image of a man riding a horse at the Salinas Rodeo. The man is is on horseback near the white fence that frames the rodeo arena. He is holding a hat in his right hand. The horse is attempting to buck his rider and has its head down and its front hooves off of the ground. The following text is written on the top left of the image [CROCKETT / RIDING / MOUNT TORO. / SALINAS / RODEO / 1919]. Text in the bottom right corner reads [PHOTO #4 / (C) BY MARCELL]. The word [POST CARD] is printed at the top with the words [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS] separating the card into two sections. Text marks the spot for postage in the top right corner. The word [AZO] repeats forming a square with a triange in each corner. The words [PLACE / STAMP / HERE] are printed inside the square. The remains of black paper appear on the back of the postcard in five places.
- Place captured
- Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- American West
- Photography
- Sports
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.37.35.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Print of a man in a baseball uniform standing on the sidewalk
- Photograph by
- Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Printed by
- Keister, Douglas R., American
- Date
- 1919-1925; printed 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)
- Description
- A digital print of a man posing in a baseball uniform in Lincoln, Nebraska. The man stands on a sidewalk in front of a house and yard. He wears a dark colored baseball uniform with white piping and [GILLENS] printed across the chest. He has a catcher's mitt on his left hand.
- Place captured
- Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- digital prints
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.56.2.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Douglas Keister
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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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Scan of a man in a baseball uniform standing on the sidewalk
- Photograph by
- Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Created by
- Keister, Douglas R., American
- Date
- 1919-1925; scanned 2012
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8800 pixels × 6299 pixels, 158.66 MB
- Description
- A digital scan of a man posing in a baseball uniform in Lincoln, Nebraska. The man stands on a sidewalk in front of a house and yard. He wears a dark colored baseball uniform with white piping and [GILLENS] printed across the chest. He has a catcher's mitt on his left hand.
- Place captured
- Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.56.1.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Douglas Keister
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Paterson City Club vs. "Cuban Stars"
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Paterson City Club, American
- Cuban Stars, American, 1907 - 1930
- Date
- ca. 1920s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 x 6 x 1/16 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm)
- Title
- Scorecard for the Paterson City Club vs. Cuban Stars baseball game
- Description
- A folded baseball scorecard consisting of blue printed ink on brown paper. On the front is [Paterson / City Club / vs. / "Cuban Stars"] and an advertisement for the Wonder Tavern in Paterson, New Jersey. In the middle is the printed scorecard surrounded by advertisements for local businesses. On the back is an advertisement for next week's game against "Joe Bush's All Phillies"
- Place used
- Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Topic
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.44.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
- Date
- 1910
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with card stock and adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In the photo, Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson. Two officials also stand in the ring. Their names are written in ink on their images. There postcard has been mailed and there is writing and a green one cent stamp on the reverse of the postcard.
- Place captured
- Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner of the ring
- Created by
- Dana Photo Studio, American
- Distributed by
- The Sommer Studio, American
- Subject of
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Date
- 1910
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.
- Place captured
- Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Paterson City Club vs. Baltimore Black Sox
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Paterson City Club, American
- Baltimore Black Sox, American, 1916 - 1935
- Date
- ca. 1920s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/8 x 6 x 1/16 in. (22.5 x 15.2 x 0.2 cm)
- Title
- Scorecard for the Paterson City Club vs. Baltimore Black Sox baseball game
- Description
- A folded baseball scorecard consisting of blue printed ink on faded blue paper. On the front is [Paterson / City Club / vs. / Baltimore Black Sox] and an advertisement for the Wonder Tavern in Paterson, New Jersey. In the middle is the printed scorecard surrounded by advertisements for local businesses. On the back is an advertisement for an exhibition by the Cuban Stars.
- Place used
- Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Topic
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.44.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clinching
- Created by
- Dana Photo Studio, American
- Subject of
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
- Date
- 1910
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.
- Place captured
- Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic postcard with photos of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
- Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
- Date
- 1910
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper and card stock with adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in. (8.7 x 13.8 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white photographic postcard commemorating the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. The boxers are pictured separately but facing each other. Each man's name is written below his feet.
- Place captured
- Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographic postcards
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Race relations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain