Published by

Unidentified

Photograph by

M.B. Marcell, American, 1869 - 1939

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

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)

Type

gelatin silver prints

photographic postcards

Place captured

Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1919

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.

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

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)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

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.

Topic

African American

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

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

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Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Paterson City Club, American

Baltimore Black Sox, American, 1916 - 1935

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)

Type

programs

Place used

Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1920s

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.

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

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)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

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.

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

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

Photograph by

M.B. Marcell, American, 1869 - 1939

Produced by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

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)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1919

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.

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

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)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

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.

Topic

African American

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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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Created by

Keister, Douglas R., American

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 8800 pixels x 6299 pixels

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place captured

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America

Date

1919-1925; scanned 2012

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.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Photography

Recreation

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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Photograph by

Johnson, John, American, 1879 - 1953

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Keister, Douglas R., American

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)

Type

portraits

digital prints

Place captured

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America

Date

1919-1925; printed 2012

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.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Photography

Recreation

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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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, American, 1919 - 1960

Signed by

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

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)

Type

gloves

Place made

Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1919-1945

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.”

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

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)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

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.

Topic

African American

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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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

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

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Paterson City Club, American

Cuban Stars, American, 1907 - 1930

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)

Type

programs

Place used

Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1920s

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"

Topic

African American

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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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

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Chase County Junior/Senior High School, American

Small, Edward, American, 1887 - unknown

Horner, Oliver Howard, 1888 - 1939

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)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured

Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1907

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.

Topic

African American

American West

Athletes

Baseball

Education

Photography

Race relations

Segregation

United States--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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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture