Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 5/8 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (6.6 × 3.5 × 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 3/16 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.3 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1935

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1935. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red and white striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is an octagonal, gold colored medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In a circular frame in the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of three (3) male athletes depicted in profile. All three athletes are nude and a facing the left side of the medal. They are standing on their proper left legs, with their proper right legs held horizontally to the ground behind them. Their proper right arms are extended in front of them and they hold their proper left arms their sides. The background surface of the metal is leather textured. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed ['35 / UNION COUNTY / MEET / SPRINT SERIES]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BRADSHAW / NEWARK / N.J.].

Topic

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.103

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Dodge & Ascher, American, founded 1927

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold alloy and enamel

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1929

Description

Union County Meet first place medal for the Running Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1929. The medal is gold colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with two (2) enameled black bands. In the center is a relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY / MEET] at the top and [1929] on the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [1st / G-S-A / R-B-J]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [DODGE & ASCHER / CHICAGO / G.F.D.S.].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.106

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (7.8 × 3.5 × 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 × 3.3 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.2 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1933

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned bar pin holding a red and white striped ribbon. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar on either side. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a silver colored, rectangular medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1933 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There is a stamp on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [STERLING].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.97

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in. (4 × 2.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 2.3 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1927

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1927. The medal is silver colored, rectangular, and has a round bezel with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on a rectangular plinth. Below the proper left wing of the headless statue is relief text that reads [UNION / COUNTY / MEET / 1927]. Next to the proper right leg of the statue is a laurel branch. On the reverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a laurel branch and an inscription that reads, [G-S / Class B / Boys / 75 YD. DASH]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Dieges & Clust, an eagle’s head in profile above three spearhead shaped banners with the text [D], [&], and [C] stamped inside each banner. Below is the text, [STERLING / DIEGES & CLUST].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.105

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, James Jr., American, born 1908

Subject of

Doll, Frederick A., American, 1873 - 1934

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (7.3 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/16 in. (0.7 × 2.8 × 0.2 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (2.6 × 3.3 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1928

Description

Union County, Frederick A. Doll Award awarded to James Peacock in 1928. The medal consists of a safety pin holding a red and white ribbon attached to a silver medal. The safety pin has been stitched to the back of the ribbon. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a silver colored, rectangular medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS 1928]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [F.A. DOLL AWARD / JAMES PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.94

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County Track & Field Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Loren Murchison & Company, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/16 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1930

Description

Union County Meet Track and Field medal for the discus event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is bronze colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with three (3) bands. In the center is relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY] at the top and [TRACK & FIELD MEET] at the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [H.S.A. / DISCUS]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MURCHISON / NEWARK NJ].

Topic

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.107

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver and metal with silk, dye and thread

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (7.3 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/8 × 1/16 in. (0.7 × 2.8 × 0.2 cm)

H x W x D (ribbon): 1 1/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (2.8 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type

pins (fasteners)

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1932

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1932. The medal consists of a safety pin holding a red and white ribbon attached to a silver medal. The safety pin has been stitched to the back of the ribbon. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a silver colored, rectangular medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1932 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.96

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Singer sewing machine used by Yvonne DeVigne

Manufactured by

Singer Corporation, American, founded 1851

Owned by

DeVigne, Yvonne Berry, American, 1914 - 2004

Medium

stainless steel, plastic, rubber, paint, cloth, thread, wire, felt, glass

Dimensions

9 1/2 × 15 1/4 × 7 1/4 in. (24.1 × 38.7 × 18.4 cm)

Hinged platform raised: 9 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 7 1/4 in. (24.1 × 29.2 × 18.4 cm)

Type

sewing machines (equipment)

Classification

Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place made

Elizabethport, Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1938

Description

A black Featherweight Portable 221 Singer sewing machine used by Yvonne DeVigne. The machine body is made of stainless steel, painted black with gold art deco style accents. There are also several unpainted sections of metal, including an elaborately stamped face plate with geometric art deco design. The base of the machine has a hinged section that can be lowered for use and raised for storage. The arm of the machine is attached to the base at its far PL edge. The motor of the machine sits just behind the arm, with a plastic belt running between it and the hand wheel. The motor casing is stamped with a black, red, and silver Singer logo and a plate with the motor's specifications on it. The plug port is on the base of the machine, just below the arm on the PL side. In front of the arm on the base of the machine is the machine's light switch toggle and the bobbin-winding thread guide. There is a gold colored stamped Singer Manufacturing plate just above the base on the arm of the machine. Above this is a vertically oriented silver stitch length regulator lever. The arm extends over the base, with a light, stamped [SINGER] in gold above the work area. The feed lever is threaded with yellow thread and there is a small piece of blue fabric with yellow stitching resting between the base of the machine and the presser foot.

Topic

Business

Craftsmanship

Fashion

Local and regional

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gaston L. DeVigne, III in memory of his parents Gaston L. DeVigne, II and Yvonne B. DeVigne

Object number

2014.272.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Bradshaw, American

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

sterling silver

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 2 × 1 1/8 × 3/16 in. (5.1 × 2.8 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1931

Description

A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The rectangular medal is attached to two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1931 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.95

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898

Issued by

Union County, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

bronze

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 9/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in. (4 × 2.2 × 0.7 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 2.2 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

1926

Description

Union County Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1926. The medal is bronze colored, rectangular, and has a round bezel with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace statue on a rectangular plinth. Below the proper left wing of the headless statue is relief text that reads [UNION / COUNTY / MEET / 1926]. Next to the proper right leg of the statue is a laurel branch. On the reverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a laurel branch and an inscription that reads, [75 YD. / DASH / GS / Class B / Boys]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Dieges & Clust, an eagle’s head in profile above three spearhead shaped banners with the text [D], [&], and [C] stamped inside each banner. Below is the text, [DIEGES & CLUST].

Topic

Athletes

Children

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.104

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Emmett W. Bassett, Ph. D. and Priscilla Tietjen Bassett Oral History Interview

Created by

Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009

Interview of

Bassett, Emmett W. Ph. D., American, 1921 - 2013

Tietjen Bassett, Priscilla, American, born 1928

Interviewed by

Mosnier, Joseph Ph. D.

Subject of

Smith College, American, founded 1871

Tuskegee Institute, American, founded 1881

Carver, George Washington, American, 1860s - 1943

Till, Emmett, American, 1941 - 1955

Till-Mobley, Mamie, American, 1921 - 2003

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration: 02:10:53

Type

video recordings

oral histories

digital media - born digital

Collection title

Civil Rights History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Place collected

Grahamsville, Sullivan County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Henry County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

New York, United States, North and Central America

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 21, 2011

Description

The oral history consists of ten digital files: 2011.174.38.1a, 2011.174.38.1b, 2011.174.38.1c, 2011.174.38.1d, 2011.174.38.1e, 2011.174.38.1f, 2011.174.38.1g, 2011.174.38.1h, 2011.174.38.1i, and 2011.174.38.1j.

Priscilla Tietjen Bassett recalls growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, and attending Smith College, and Emmett W. Bassett, Ph. D. remembers growing up in Henry County, Virginia, serving in World War II, and attending Tuskegee Institute, where he assisted George Washington Carver with research. They tell how they met at a protest of a segregated restaurant in Massachusetts, raising money for Emmett Till's mother, their involvement in many civil rights groups in New York, and attending the March on Washington. They also discuss Dr. Bassett’s career as a professor of dairy science, Mrs. Bassett's career as a librarian, and their struggles as an interracial married couple.

LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0038

Topic

Activism

Agriculture

American South

Civil rights

Domestic life

Education

Families

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)

Labor

Race relations

Science

Segregation

Social reform

United States--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

2011.174.38.1a-j

Restrictions & Rights

© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Union County Track & Field Meet medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

Manufactured by

Loren Murchison & Company, American

Received by

Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996

Medium

gold and metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (overall): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

H x W x D (medal): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

medals

Classification

Awards and Medals

Place made

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Place used

Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1930

Description

Union County Meet Track and Field gold medal for the Running Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal is gold colored and clover shaped. The obverse of the medal has a relief circular frame outlined with three (3) bands. In the center is relief bust depiction of the Greek god, Hermes, depicted profile, facing the left side of the medal. Hermes is wearing a winged helmet and a relief sunburst pattern surrounds him. Printed in relief around the edges of the medal is the text, [UNION / COUNTY] at the top and [TRACK & FIELD MEET] on the bottom. On the reverse of the medal, at the top center, is engraved text that reads [H.S.A. / RUN. BROAD JUMP]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [MURCHISON / NEWARK NJ / 1/10 GF.].

Topic

Athletes

Track and field

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

A2014.63.105.1.108

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions