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  • The Order of Time

    Published by
    Concord Records, American, founded 1995
    Recorded by
    June, Valerie, American, born 1982
    Produced by
    Marinelli, Matt, American
    Date
    2017
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    polycarbonate , paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Case): 4 15/16 × 5 5/8 × 3/16 in. (12.6 × 14.3 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A copy of Valerie June's 2017 album The Order of Time in compact disk format. Track list is "Long Lonely Road", "Love You Once Made", "Shakedown", "If And", "Man Done Wrong", "The Front Door", "Astral Plane", "Just In Time", "With You", "Slip Slide On By", "Two Hearts", and "Got Soul". Album jacket features Valerie June with head slightly forward and down, her hair and dress fringe suggesting movement or dancing. Paper case has two pouches - one for a booklet with liner notes and a second for the disk.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    compact disks
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Caricature and cartoons
    Country (Music)
    Folk (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
    Object number
    2018.100.4abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2017 June Tunes Music. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d45e56f-376a-45f9-b72d-93e120d4b7bf
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    Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

    Attributed to
    Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1976
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal;
    pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm)
    Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
    Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)
    Description
    This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.
    The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.
    Place made
    Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jean jackets
    trousers
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.50ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57086a9d9-dc1a-4241-adf8-18ff12889abc
  • CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

    Issued by
    Country Music Association, American, founded 1958
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1971
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    wood, metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 14 x 5 x 5 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
    Description
    1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The top portion of the award is a wooden cone with a carved-out section on the front at the bottom. There is a gold metal music note in the carved-out section. Lettering on the flag of the music note reads "COUNTRY / MUSIC / ASSOCIATION." The note head features a raised design of a world map with lettering across the center that reads "BEST LIKED WORLD WIDE."
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54cd1310d-64ce-4bf5-b6a9-64edc5dd70f9
  • Letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells

    Written by
    Captain Wells, Jeff, American
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    May 28, 2007
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (letter): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    H x W (images): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A fan letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells while serving in United States Army. The letter is handwritten in blue ink on yellow paper. In the letter, Jeff Wells thanks Charley Pride for making music that allowed him to temporarily escape from the war in Iraq. Also included are four images of Wells while serving in Iraq. The images are printed on a white piece of paper in landscape view (2012.125.76.1.6b). The images are attached to letter with a metal staple.
    Place depicted
    San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Correspondence
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Iraq War, 2003-2011
    Military
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.76.1.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Jeff Wells
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52d18181c-c961-44c0-bbab-4542c7a319ff
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    Letter to Charley Pride from Richard Nixon

    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    October 26, 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    10 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 7/16 in. (27.3 x 21.9 x 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Letter from Richard Nixon to Charley Pride on the occasion of Pride winning Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. The letter is written on White House letterhead with an embossed seal at the top. It is signed by Richard Nixon in black ink. Letter is framed within a black frame and a cream colored paper mat with a black border. The back of the frame has a small price sticker in the upper right hand corner.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.82
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504598d46-38d6-4b66-8b14-f401fffa0ee0
  • Gelatin silver print of Charley Pride wearing a Milwaukee Brewers uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Milwaukee Brewers, American, founded 1970
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    February 25, 1971
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (23.1 x 20.6 cm)
    Description
    Black and white photograph of country singer Charley Pride playing baseball. Pride is wearing a baseball jersey with "BREWERS" written across the chest. He is wearing a baseball cap with the letter [M] on the front. He is holding a baseball in his right hand, and he appears to be mid-throw, with his arm pulled back. There is a sideways red stamp on the back, on the right edge that reads [EBBY HAWERLANDER]. There is a blue stamp in the bottom right corner of the back that reads [GAZETTE / FEB 25 1971]
    Place depicted
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fdb46df8-4454-4882-9277-13f631a0a120
  • I Can't Stop Loving You / Born To Lose

    Published by
    ABC Records, American, 1955 - 1979
    Recorded by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1962
    Medium
    (2010.34.12a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.12b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record of I Can't Stop Loving You and Born To Lose by Ray Charles. The record has a black label with: [ABC-PARAMOUNT] across the top in yellow, red, and blue lettering.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.34.12ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © MCA Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c7b8fb6-ac2e-4b77-9c52-53621375823d
  • Untitled

    Photograph by
    Herron, Gaylord Oscar, American
    Subject of
    Wilson, Robert, American, 1956 - 2010
    Cain's Ballroom, American, founded 1924
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (print): 20 1/4 x 13 in. (51.4 x 33 cm)
    H x W (matted): 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    Sepia-toned photograph on archival paper created by the photographer, Gaylord Oscar Herron. The photograph depicts Robert Wilson wearing a 1970s-style floral printed collared shirt, black top hat, holding a bass guitar. On the wall above him is a large framed photograph of the singer Hank Williams wearing a white suit and cowboy hat, holding an acoustic guitar and standing in front of a WSN microphone. Also behind him on the wall is hanging a fire extinguisher. Below the photograph is the following annotation: "1973/047". The back of the print contains the artist's signature and date ("1973").
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital prints
    Topic
    American West
    Country (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gaylord Oscar Herron
    Object number
    2012.67.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Gaylord Oscar Herron
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd557ff75d0-0a8d-478b-acf1-dd756e9c736d
  • While The Band Is Playing Dixie

    Recorded by
    Macdonald, John Scantlebury, Canadian, 1871 - 1931
    Manufactured by
    Victor Talking Machine Company, 1901 - 1929
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
    Date
    ca. 1901-1902
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by the Victor Talking Machine Company. The label in the center, in gold reads: [Victor Record] Followed by text that is too worn to read. The bottom half of the label reads: [While The Band Is Playing Dixie / By / Harry Macdonough / A-654]. The label has a lot of wear and has started to show through the back of the record.
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
    Object number
    2014.316.4.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593cf2d63-b024-44ad-8fde-a5d0d072e5ad
  • In the Shadow of the Pines

    Manufactured by
    Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Sugg, Mary Elizabeth, American, 1839 - 1915
    Date
    ca. 1904-1905
    Medium
    shellac
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 7 × 1/8 in. (17.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A shellac 78-rpm record manufactured by Columbia Phonograph Company. The label, in the center, in silver type, reads: [Columbia Disc Record / Condition of Sale / This record is sold upon the express condition that it shall not be copied or duplicated and that the full right of property or possession reverts to the Columbia Phonograph Co. upon violation of this condition. / Columbia Phonograph Co. / New York / London / Grand Prize / Paris, 1900 / In the Shadow of the Pines / Baritone and Tenor Duet / No. 258 / Patented May 4, 1886, and December 10, 1901]. The back of the record has some bubbling and a piece of paper glued on that reads: [This record is manufactured by the American Graphophone Company under certain patents and licensed or sold through its sole sales agent, the Columbia Phonograph Company, General, subject to conditions and restrictions as to the persons to and the prices at which it may be resold by any person into whose hands it comes. Copies or duplicates must not be made from it. The price of this record throughout the United States is Fifty Cents. No sale is authorized and no license is granted to use this record when sold below that price. / Any violation of any such conditions or restrictions makes the seller or user liable as an infringer of said patents. / American Graphophone Co.]
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, Tuolumne County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob and Sherri Brennan in memory of Vernon Sugg McDonald
    Object number
    2014.316.4.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59076e83c-21a7-4349-96bf-40611d2f0178
  • Have A Little Talk With Jesus / Strange Things Happening Every Day

    Recorded by
    Tharpe, Sister Rosetta, American, 1915 - 1973
    Foley, Red, American, 1910 - 1968
    Published by
    Decca Records, British, founded 1929
    Distributed by
    Decca Records, British, founded 1929
    Date
    1952
    Medium
    vinyl, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    H x W (paper sleeve): 7 1/16 × 7 1/16 in. (18 × 18 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record album with the songs “Have A Little Talk With Jesus” recorded by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and “Strange Things Happening Every Day” recorded by Red Foley. The album has a red label with black text. Across the top is printed [DECCA / SAMPLE COPY - NOT FOR SALE]. The album has a paper sleeve (2014.98.3b) with the Decca Records logo repeated in a graphic pattern on the frontside and advertisements for [all-time DECCA FAVORITES available in 45 RPM] on the back. The back of the record sleeve is inscribed with [DJ M2] in the top right corner.
    Place captured
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Gospel (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Mass media
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gayle Wald
    Object number
    2014.98.4ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d65e2773-1ffc-4089-8a84-eb711fefcd32
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