Skip to main content
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Smithsonian
  • Visit

    Visit

    Get the latest information about timed passes and tips for planning your visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Accessibility Options
    • Sweet Home Café
    • Museum Store
    • Museum Maps
    • Our Mobile App
  • Explore

    Explore

    Search the collection and explore our exhibitions, centers, and digital initiatives
    • Search the Collection
    • Exhibitions
    • The Curator Chats Series
    • Collection Stories
    • NMAAHC Digital Resources Guide
    • Blog
    • Many Lenses
    • Building
    • Museum Centers
    • Initiatives
    • Open Access
    • Publications
  • Learn

    Learn

    Online resources for educators, students, and families
    • Educators
    • Students
    • Adults
    • Early Childhood
    • Library
    • Talking About Race
  • Connect

    Connect

    Engage with us and support the Museum from wherever you are
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Ways to Give
    • Volunteer
    • Internships & Fellowships
    • Contact
  • Events

    Events

    View a calendar of our public programs
    • Today at the Museum
    • Host an Event at NMAAHC
    • Upcoming Events
    • Ongoing Tours and Activities
    • Recent Events
  • About

    About

    Learn more about the Museum and view recent news
    • About the Museum
    • Leadership
    • Meet Our Curators
    • Founding Donors
    • Corporate Leadership Council
    • Newsroom
    • NMAAHC Annual Reports
  • Donate
  • Search

Search form

Collection Home

Collection Search Results

Search:
Filter:
Close Facet Modal
Basic Advanced
  • Topic
    • Track and field 62 [-]
    • Athletes 52 [-]
    • Clothing and dress 27 [-]
    • Men 19 [-]
    • Civil rights 10 [-]
    • Photography 9 [-]
    • Sports 9 [-]
    • Black power 7 [-]
    • Gymnastics 7 [-]
    • Activism 6 [-]
    • U.S. History, 2001- 6 [-]
    • International affairs 5 [-]
    • Race relations 5 [-]
    • U.S. History, 1961-1969 5 [-]
    • Art 4 [-]
    • Discrimination 3 [-]
    • Race 3 [-]
    • Advertising 2 [-]
    • American South 2 [-]
    • Basketball 2 [-]
    • Business 2 [-]
    • Communities 2 [-]
    • Cvil Rights 2 [-]
    • Education 2 [-]
    • Religious groups 2 [-]
    • Social reform 2 [-]
    • U.S. History, 1953-1961 2 [-]
    • U.S. History, 1969-2001 2 [-]
    • Women 2 [-]
    • American West 1 [-]
    • Anti-apartheid movements 1 [-]
    • Associations and institutions 1 [-]
    • Baseball 1 [-]
    • Black Power (Black Pride) 1 [-]
    • Children 1 [-]
    • Dance 1 [-]
    • Family 1 [-]
    • Fraternal organizations 1 [-]
    • Fraternities 1 [-]
    • Government 1 [-]
    • Hollywood (Film) 1 [-]
    • Journalism 1 [-]
    • Labor unions 1 [-]
    • Mass media 1 [-]
    • Political organizations 1 [-]
    • Politics 1 [-]
    • Professional organizations 1 [-]
    • Soccer 1 [-]
    • Society 1 [-]
    • Sororities 1 [-]
    • Tennis 1 [-]
    • Transportation 1 [-]
    • U.S. History, 1933-1945 1 [-]
    • U.S. History, 1945-1953 1 [-]
    • Urban life 1 [-]
    Search More Topics
    Show More Topics Show Fewer Topics
  • Name
    • Lewis, Carl 37 [-]
    • International Olympic Committee 23 [-]
    • Johnson, Seba 16 [-]
    • Smith, Tommie 12 [-]
    • Cassioli, Giuseppe 10 [-]
    • Howard, Richard Wayne 10 [-]
    • White, Marilyn Elaine 10 [-]
    • Wilson Sporting Goods Co. 10 [-]
    • Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee 9 [-]
    • Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games 8 [-]
    • United States Olympic Committee 8 [-]
    • Iooss, Walter 6 [-]
    • Douglas, Gabby 5 [-]
    • Manuel, Simone Ashley 5 [-]
    • Olympic Project for Human Rights 5 [-]
    • Tyus, Wyomia 5 [-]
    • Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc. 5 [-]
    • Allen, Steve Randall 4 [-]
    • Athens 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games S.A. 4 [-]
    • Canadian Olympic Committee 4 [-]
    • Edwards, Harry 3 [-]
    • Jostens 3 [-]
    • Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation 3 [-]
    • Malcolm Grear Designers 3 [-]
    • Owens, Jesse 3 [-]
    • Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee 3 [-]
    • Stermer, Dugald 3 [-]
    • Yang, Sung-chun 3 [-]
    • Adidas AG 2 [-]
    • Ali, Muhammad 2 [-]
    • Barcelona'92 Olympic Organizing Committee 2 [-]
    • Civil Rights History Project 2 [-]
    • Corberó i Olivella, Xavier 2 [-]
    • Corbitt, Ted 2 [-]
    • Invicta 2 [-]
    • Lewis, Evelyn L. 2 [-]
    • Moses, Edwin 2 [-]
    • Nike Inc. 2 [-]
    • Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVII Olympiad 2 [-]
    • Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVIII Olympiad 2 [-]
    • Reed & Barton 2 [-]
    • Royal Mint of Spain 2 [-]
    • Rudolph, Wilma Glodean 2 [-]
    • Speedo International Ltd. 2 [-]
    • TYR Sport 2 [-]
    • Trias, Josep Maria 2 [-]
    • Andreotti, Giulio 1 [-]
    • Bailie Grips 1 [-]
    • Baptiste, Kirk 1 [-]
    • Batista da Silva, João 1 [-]
    • Bertoni, Milano 1 [-]
    • Bogner 1 [-]
    • Boston Celtics 1 [-]
    • Boston Red Sox 1 [-]
    • Boussemart, Jean-Jacques 1 [-]
    • Bozé 1 [-]
    • Branch, Taylor 1 [-]
    • Brown, Ronald James 1 [-]
    • Brundage, Avery 1 [-]
    • Carlos, John Wesley 1 [-]
    • Carrera 1 [-]
    • Cline, David P. 1 [-]
    • Cushman, Clifton Emmett 1 [-]
    • Davis, Glenn Ashby 1 [-]
    • Devers, Yolanda Gail 1 [-]
    • East Texas State University 1 [-]
    • Empress Specialty Co. 1 [-]
    • Erie Plating Company 1 [-]
    • Free Press 1 [-]
    • GRIPS, Etc. 1 [-]
    • Garvey, Marcus 1 [-]
    • Grace Korean Church 1 [-]
    • Graddy, Samuel Louis 1 [-]
    • Hellenic Olympic Committee 1 [-]
    • Hickok Leather 1 [-]
    • Hillerich & Bradsby Co. 1 [-]
    • International Ski Federation 1 [-]
    • Italian National Olympic Committee 1 [-]
    • Japanese National Railways 1 [-]
    • Jefferson, Thomas 1 [-]
    • Johnson & Johnson 1 [-]
    • Johnson, Benjamin Sinclair 1 [-]
    • K2, Inc. 1 [-]
    • Kappa 1 [-]
    • King, Martin Luther 1 [-]
    • Krupp AG 1 [-]
    • Lemcke, Walter 1 [-]
    • Lübke, Ralf 1 [-]
    • Major League Baseball 1 [-]
    • Mancioli, Corrado 1 [-]
    • McFarlane, Michael Anthony 1 [-]
    • MelPat Associates 1 [-]
    • Mennea, Pietro Paolo 1 [-]
    • Mexican Mint 1 [-]
    • Mäser 1 [-]
    • National Basketball Association 1 [-]
    • Neimark, Paul G. 1 [-]
    • Nixon, Richard Milhous 1 [-]
    • Online Authentics 1 [-]
    • PUMA 1 [-]
    Search More Names
    Show More Names Show Fewer Names
  • Object Type
    • Admission tickets 15 [-]
    • sports uniforms 15 [-]
    • Medals 14 [-]
    • Photographs 12 [-]
    • digital media - born analog 6 [-]
    • Posters 5 [-]
    • Badges 3 [-]
    • Bags (containers) 3 [-]
    • Boxes (containers) 3 [-]
    • Portraits 3 [-]
    • Souvenir programs 3 [-]
    • Sweat pants 3 [-]
    • Sweat shirts 3 [-]
    • Torches (lighting devices) 3 [-]
    • Trousers 3 [-]
    • jackets 3 [-]
    • Acrylic paintings (visual works) 2 [-]
    • Books 2 [-]
    • Buttons (information artifacts) 2 [-]
    • Commemoratives 2 [-]
    • Costume accessories 2 [-]
    • Identity cards 2 [-]
    • Interviews 2 [-]
    • Legal documents 2 [-]
    • Magazines (periodicals) 2 [-]
    • Oral histories (document genres) 2 [-]
    • Paintings 2 [-]
    • Tickets 2 [-]
    • Video recordings 2 [-]
    • athletic shorts 2 [-]
    • bathing caps 2 [-]
    • bathing suits 2 [-]
    • digital media - born digital 2 [-]
    • jerseys 2 [-]
    • Armor (protective wear) 1 [-]
    • Awards 1 [-]
    • Banners 1 [-]
    • Bracers 1 [-]
    • Buttons 1 [-]
    • Buttons (fasteners) 1 [-]
    • Candles 1 [-]
    • Cases (containers) 1 [-]
    • Christmas cards 1 [-]
    • Coins (money) 1 [-]
    • Containers (receptacles) 1 [-]
    • Correspondence 1 [-]
    • Diplomas 1 [-]
    • Documents 1 [-]
    • Flags 1 [-]
    • Handkerchiefs 1 [-]
    • Helmets 1 [-]
    • Maps 1 [-]
    • Passes (tickets) 1 [-]
    • Pins (jewelry) 1 [-]
    • Postcards 1 [-]
    • Prayers 1 [-]
    • Shirts 1 [-]
    • Shoes (footwear) 1 [-]
    • Ski boots 1 [-]
    • Ski poles 1 [-]
    • Ski suits 1 [-]
    • Snow skis 1 [-]
    • Sweat suits 1 [-]
    • Tags 1 [-]
    • Trophies (objects) 1 [-]
    • Underwear 1 [-]
    • black-and-white prints 1 [-]
    • cleats 1 [-]
    • credentials 1 [-]
    • handwear 1 [-]
    • necklaces 1 [-]
    • plants 1 [-]
    • tapes (binding components) 1 [-]
    Search More Object Types
    Show More Object Types Show Fewer Object Types
  • Date
    • 1930s 6 [-]
    • 1940s 1 [-]
    • 1950s 4 [-]
    • 1960s 39 [-]
    • 1970s 9 [-]
    • 1980s 31 [-]
    • 1990s 26 [-]
    • 2000s 9 [-]
    • 2010s 12 [-]
    Search More Dates
    Show More Dates Show Fewer Dates
  • Place
    • North and Central America 67 [-]
    • United States 45 [-]
    • Europe 34 [-]
    • California 20 [-]
    • Asia 18 [-]
    • Latin America 17 [-]
    • Mexico City 13 [-]
    • Alberta 12 [-]
    • Canada 12 [-]
    • Japan 12 [-]
    • Tokyo 12 [-]
    • Atlanta 11 [-]
    • Fulton County 10 [-]
    • Los Angeles 10 [-]
    • Georgia 9 [-]
    • Italy 9 [-]
    • Nakiska 9 [-]
    • Distrito Federal 8 [-]
    • Greece 8 [-]
    • Germany 7 [-]
    • Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 6 [-]
    • Roma 6 [-]
    • Rome 6 [-]
    • Athens 5 [-]
    • England 5 [-]
    • London 5 [-]
    • Seoul 5 [-]
    • South Korea 5 [-]
    • Berlin 4 [-]
    • Brazil 4 [-]
    • Rio de Janeiro 4 [-]
    • South America 4 [-]
    • Virgin Islands of the United States 4 [-]
    • 2012 Olympics 3 [-]
    • Barcelona 3 [-]
    • Bavaria 3 [-]
    • Calgary 3 [-]
    • Centennial Olympic Stadium 3 [-]
    • Chicago 3 [-]
    • Harris County 3 [-]
    • Houston 3 [-]
    • Illinois 3 [-]
    • Olympic Athletic Center of Athens 3 [-]
    • Spain 3 [-]
    • Stadio Olimpico 3 [-]
    • Texas 3 [-]
    • Alameda County 2 [-]
    • Cook County 2 [-]
    • Finland 2 [-]
    • Georgia Dome 2 [-]
    • Harlem 2 [-]
    • Helsinki 2 [-]
    • Herzogenaurach 2 [-]
    • Huntington Beach 2 [-]
    • Massachusetts 2 [-]
    • New York City 2 [-]
    • Oakland 2 [-]
    • Orange County 2 [-]
    • Periféreia Protevoúsis 2 [-]
    • San Francisco 2 [-]
    • Torino 2 [-]
    • Turin 2 [-]
    • Uusimaa 2 [-]
    • Washington 2 [-]
    • 1824 Las Lomas N.E. 1 [-]
    • Africa 1 [-]
    • Albertville 1 [-]
    • Albuquerque 1 [-]
    • Austria 1 [-]
    • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 1 [-]
    • Bernalillo County 1 [-]
    • Boston 1 [-]
    • Clarksville 1 [-]
    • Colorado 1 [-]
    • District of Columbia 1 [-]
    • Dukes County 1 [-]
    • Eagle County 1 [-]
    • Firenze 1 [-]
    • Florence 1 [-]
    • France 1 [-]
    • Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1 [-]
    • King County 1 [-]
    • Louisiana 1 [-]
    • Martha's Vineyard 1 [-]
    • Mexico 1 [-]
    • Milan 1 [-]
    • Milano 1 [-]
    • Montgomery County 1 [-]
    • Méribel 1 [-]
    • Méribel-les-Allues 1 [-]
    • New Mexico 1 [-]
    • New York County 1 [-]
    • Oak Bluffs 1 [-]
    • Olympia-Kunsteisstadion 1 [-]
    • Randalls Island 1 [-]
    • Routt County 1 [-]
    • Saalbach-Hinterglemm 1 [-]
    • Salzburg 1 [-]
    • Seattle 1 [-]
    • Steamboat Springs 1 [-]
    Search More Places
    Show More Places Show Fewer Places
  • On View
    • Yes 32 [-]
    Search More On Views
    Show More On Views Show Fewer On Views
  • Media Type
    • Maps 1 [-]
    • Images 64 [-]
    Search More Media Types
    Show More Media Types Show Fewer Media Types
  • Open Access (CC0)
    • Yes 12 [-]
    Search More Open Access (CC0)s
    Show More Open Access (CC0)s Show Fewer Open Access (CC0)s
Filter Results
Applied Filters: clear all filters
    Included:
  • topic: "Olympics"
Your search found 124 result(s).
Print
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    A 1984 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white with an image of the Olympic rings, all red except the bottom left ring, which has been replaced by a blue ribbon badge with text that reads [1984 / DELEGATE]. Below the rings is a grid of black and white photographic portraits. Twenty-two (22) men and women are pictured, with the name of everyone printed under his or her image in blue. Blue text at the bottom right corner reads [The / Olympics / Past and / Present / page 159]. The spine of the magazine is white with red text that reads [DELEGATE, 1984 - The 8th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note about the 1984 presidential election.
    The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Urban League, NAACP, Harlem YMCA Sports Hall of Fame, Pan-Hellenic Council, American Bridge Association, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, Delegate Magazine reception, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chesebrough-Pond’s Inc., Ciba-Geigy, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, John Hunter Camp Fund, The Girl Friends, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Phelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Mamie Phipps Clark, Northside Center, National Newspaper Publishers Association, 100 Black men, AME Zion Church, Top Ladies of Distinction, Carats, Inc., Links, Republican Party, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association of America, National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Eddie Atkinson, National Association of Market Developers, Suzanne de Passe, Negro Ensemble Co., Dance Theatre of Harlem, Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson, Democratic Party, CBS Records, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Edgar B. Felton, Black Congress on Health, Law and Economics, National Black Nurses’ Association, National Bar Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, National Medical Association, Morehouse School of Medicine, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Association of University Women, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Tuskegee Airmen, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, 100 Black Women, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Boys Choir of Harlem, Cardinal Cooke, Oliver C. Sutton, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Black Caucus Weekend, National Council of Negro Women, 369th Veterans’ Association, Beaux Arts Ball, The Edges Group, and Comus Social Club. In the middle is a large feature on the Olympics, one titled “The Story of the Past” and the other “The Story of the Future.” There are also features on black Hollywood and the cities of Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Oak Bluffs.
    There are approximately 511 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Communities
    Dance
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    Hollywood (Film)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Olympics
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a99826b2-563a-492a-9d22-e03c2c02f99c
  • 1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Women's Track and Field

    Created by
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    Owned by
    White, Marilyn Elaine, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Wilma Rudolph, American, 1940 - 1994
    Date
    1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Closed): 11 × 8 9/16 in. (27.9 × 21.7 cm)
    H x W (Open): 11 × 17 in. (27.9 × 43.2 cm)
    Description
    A program for the 1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track and Field. The front cover of the program is yellow and white with red, blue, white, and black ink. The text on the cover reads: [1964 U.S. Olympic Team Trials / Women's Track & Field / Downing Stadium Randalls Island, N.Y. / August 6-8, 1964 / Fifty Cents]. There is a red sun in the top right cover with the text [Tokyo] written underneath. There is a shield of red, white and blue with the Olympic rings in the lower portion of the cover. In the bottom left corner there is an image of track runners. The text to the right of the image reads: [Wilma Rudolph enroute to 400-meter relay victory in 1960 Olympic Games]. The interior contains forty-eight pages of images and text about the U.S. Olympic committee, the athletes, and the trials. The back of the program features an advertisement for Dodge Chrysler.
    Place used
    Randalls Island, New York County, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    souvenir programs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of 1964 Olympic Silver Medalist Marilyn E. White
    Object number
    2017.56.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © United States Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59ba0b42b-f3ec-4e87-8adb-7bfa394f83fc
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Signed by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    rubber with metallic ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (measured flat): 7 1/4 × 8 1/16 × 3/4 in. (18.4 × 20.5 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel.
    The black rubber cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in white text under the American flag on either side. There is a white Speedo logo on the front of the cap and a signature on the proper right side of the cap. The signature is in gold ink and reads [Simone / Manuel].
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    bathing caps
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f944b74d-8185-434f-b03b-b1119a8ac732
  • Olympic swim suit and bag used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Created by
    Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    2a: nylon and spandex;
    2b: plastic with ink
    Dimensions
    H x W (.2a Swim suit): 29 1/2 × 14 1/4 in. (74.9 × 36.2 cm)
    H x W (.2b Speedo bag): 11 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.2 × 19.1 cm)
    Caption
    Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
    Description
    Speedo swimsuit worn by Simone Manuel with plastic bag.
    .2a The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a scoop neckline, and is navy with blue, red, white, and gold. The top half of the swimsuit has blue, red, and white areas that blend together. There are five (5) small white stars on each side. There is a white Speedo logo at the top on the proper right side. On the proper left side there is a white “USA” with a red outline. There are gold lines on either side of the swimsuit, starting at the armpit and going down the leg. The design moves in towards the ribs and flares back out again to the hips in an hourglass shape. There is a white Speedo logo at the bottom on the proper left leg. The straps are navy and textured and feature a chevron pattern.
    The gold lines are also on the back of the swimsuit and cross into an “X” shape in the center. The swimsuit has a racerback. There is a white label with black text and a QR code on the left and a red, white, and blue American flag logo on the right.
    The interior of the legs have red bands around the bottom. In the interior of the swimsuit there are several black bands with red text which reads [LAND OF THE FREE HOME OF THE BRAVE] with a Speedo logo.
    There is a white manufacturer’s label with black text inside the swimsuit. There is a Speedo logo along with information about materials, sizing, and trademark and copyright.
    .2b The clear plastic bag has black text on the front which reads [speedo {logo} / Fastskin / Developed by aqualab / {logo}]. There is upside down black handwriting which reads [Semi -> 100 free / Finals -> 100 free / Semi -> 50 free]. There is a white sticker with black text in the proper top left corner. It reads [LZR X CLOSED BACK KN / 7708801 / 410 / SIZE: 26] with a barcode. There is an opening at the bottom with two white snap buttons. There is a warning label on the back. It is a black rectangular outline with black text inside. The text reads [WARNING: / ONLY TO BE USED / BY WORLD CLASS / ATHLETES!]. There is another warning along the side in small black text. There is a black Fastskin tag inside the bag. The tag features the Speedo website, and trademark information.
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    bathing suits
    bags (containers)
    tags
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8418fce-f149-4c36-93a5-328012c677cf
  • Pinback buttons for the Olympic Project for Human Rights

    Created by
    Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    ink on metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (2016.66.6.1): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
    H x W (2016.66.6.2): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
    H x W (2016.66.6.3): 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
    Description
    Three pinback buttons for the Olympic Project for Human Rights. The front of the buttons has a white background with black text. The text, at center, reads: [Olympic Project for Human Rights]. A green laurel wreath surrounds the text. The back of the pins has a pin with a clasp. 2016.66.6.3 has an inscription [1968 / Dr. Harry Edwards] written on the back of it by hand in black marker. 2016.66.6.1 and 2016.66.6.2 do not have any writing on the back.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (fasteners)
    Topic
    Activism
    Athletes
    Civil rights
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.6.1-.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5922343a2-809a-480c-931e-3051232c9036
  • Swim suit worn by Simone Manuel

    Manufactured by
    TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    Medium
    nylon, Lycra, and spandex
    Dimensions
    H x W: 26 1/4 × 11 in. (66.7 × 27.9 cm)
    Caption
    Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel has an apparel deal with TYR Sport, her first since she turned professional after completing her NCAA Championships in March 2018. Simone’s partnership with TYR marks the first time an inclusion rider has been integrated into an athlete sponsorship agreement. Through this stipulation Simone ensures that her partners extend meaningful opportunities to traditionally underrepresented groups and that diversity be reflected in the creative efforts she pursues with the brand. TYR believes in the importance of diversity in the workplace and is proud to support Simone in her efforts to champion inclusion as both a best practice in business and a central tenet of her identity as a professional athlete.
    Description
    TYR swim suit worn by Simone Manuel.
    The one-piece bodysuit is knee-length, has a high neckline, and is black, white, and grey. There is a geometric pattern and a pattern resembling snake skin. White text reads [TYR] at the top near the neckline, and there is a red, white, and blue American flag below. The verso features a racerback, a white tag near the center with black text which reads [Fina / Al / TY220207].
    Inside the swimsuit there are several labels. There is a grey triangle label with a triangle shaped image of the red, white, and blue American flag. White text below it reads [MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.A. / OF IMPORTED MATERIALS]. A square grey label with white text reads [TYR ® / SIZE / 26]. Below is a rectangular grey label with white text which reads [AVICTOR / THE ULTIMATE ADVANTAGE] followed by three grey circle labels with blue and white, red and white, and green and white images depicting special features. There is a grey rectangular label with white text describing the three circles. In order from left to right the circles are described as [HYDROSPHERE / TECHNOLOGY], [SPEED DRY / FABRICATION], and [SUPERSONIC FLEX / BONDING]. There is one last grey label with white text featuring the fabric content and laundry instructions.
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    bathing suits
    Topic
    Activism
    Advertising
    Athletes
    Business
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52264f33b-806b-4e8e-ba53-5aed075fc4a9
  • Olympic credentials used by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Issued by
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Used by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic , metal and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W (plastic cover with credentials): 7 5/16 × 4 3/4 in. (18.6 × 12.1 cm)
    H x W x D (overall): 25 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 in. (64.8 × 12.1 × 3.2 cm)
    Description
    Olympic credentials used by Simone Manuel.
    The ID badge features a rectangular headshot of Simone Manuel on the proper right side. To her left is reads [Rio 2016] with the Rio Olympic logo above it and the five Olympic rings below. There is a green rectangle with white text which reads [Aa]. On the bottom right corner of the photo there is a silver Rio 2016 sticker which reads [Rio 2016 / TM RIO 2016] and [Official Accreditation]. Below the photo there is black text which reads [Simone MANUEL / ATHLETE / ATLETA / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMÉRICA]. Below the text there is an Olympic ring logo, a symbol of a form, plate, and knife, the letters “TA”, the letters “CDM”, and a barcode with numbers above it. There are more letter combinations below. There is a blue rectangle at the bottom with white numbers and letters inside. There is a curvy design on the background of the badge.
    On the back of the badge there are three paragraphs with rules and guidelines. Each paragraph is in a different language. There is another photo with Simone Ashley Manuel with text and symbols. The bottom has the same blue rectangle as the front, with “A”, “2”, and “R” in white text.
    The credentials ID badge is in a clear plastic sleeve. The plastic has a small, thin cutout at the top. There are two holes at the top, one on either side. There are two metal clips, one in each of the holes. The clips are attached to a dark green lanyard. The two fabric lanyard straps are attached by a black plastic snap-in clip at the top. There are yellow curved line patterns on the lanyard. There is also white text which reads [Rio 2016] and [Atos]. There are also Olympic rings in white.
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    credentials
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555a4630b-cd2f-4667-85c8-076135d7b9a6
  • Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel at the 2016 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    TYR Sport, American, founded 1985
    Worn by
    Manuel, Simone Ashley, American, born 1996
    Date
    2016
    Medium
    rubber and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 3/4 × 8 3/4 in. (19.7 × 22.2 cm)
    Caption
    Simone Manuel wore this suit at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won two gold and two silver medals. Manuel became the first African American woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming when she tied for gold with Canadian Penny Oleksiak in the 100-meter freestyle. Her win set an Olympic record and an American record. She also won gold in the 4x100-meter medley, and silver in the 50-meter freestyle and the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
    Description
    Swim cap worn by Simone Manuel.
    The white rubber swim cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in black text under the American flag on either side. There is a black TYR logo on the front of the cap. On the inside of the cap there is small black text which reads [TYR / MADE IN CHINA / H0107 / F-AH].
    Place used
    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
    Collection title
    Simone Manuel Collection
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    bathing caps
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Sports
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
    Object number
    2018.99.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b1ad0e36-d560-47db-b5cb-cf79cc9c2acb
  • Sports Illustrated, Vol. 29, No. 14

    Published by
    Time Inc., American, founded 1922
    Signed by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Date
    September 30, 1968
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/8 × 8 3/8 in. (28.3 × 21.3 cm)
    Description
    A copy of Sports Illustrated from September 30, 1968. The front cover has a rainbow colored background. Gold lettering at the top of the cover reads: [Sports Illustrated / September 30, 1968 50 CENTS]. Black and white text under the magazine title reads: [MEXICO 68 / THE PROBLEM OLYMPICS]. Below the text are three circles with three different images. The front cover design continues onto the interior cover. and has two other images. There is also black text above the images that reads: [Boycotts and Riots / Embattled Brundage / Ryun and Keino]. The interior consists of 112 pages. The back cover features an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes.
    Place depicted
    Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Place printed
    Chicago, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    International affairs
    Olympics
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1968 Time, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9567088-ef65-4a2a-8a64-4ae8cd0cd47b
  • Olive branch given to Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Distributed by
    Hellenic Olympic Committee, Greek, founded 1894
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    plastic, metal, wood, organic material, plant fiber, polyester, paper, tape, and graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 13 × 5 × 1 1/2 in. (33 × 12.7 × 3.8 cm)
    Description
    An Olympic olive tree box.
    A long, rectangular light brown wooden box. There is a thick clear lid that is attached with a screw in each corner. There is a handwritten inscription in black ink on the bottom proper left corner. There are a few scratches and smudges on the lid.
    The proper left side has two (2) golden color metal hinges. The proper right side has a metal box clasp in the center and two rectangular gold colored metal plates. The plates have engraved text.
    The plate near the top of the box reads ["???I??S", ????S ????OS ???????S / ?G ???? ???T??? ?????O? ??????????O?]. The plate near the bottom of the box reads ["KOTINOS", BRANCH OF WILD OLIVE, FROM THE SACRED ALTIS / OF OLIMPIA, GLORIOUS PRIZE ANCIENT OLYMPIC WINNERS / PRESENTED BY THE HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE].
    On the back side of the box there is a handwritten inscription in black ink.
    The inside of the box is lined with shiny taupe polyester. There is a clear plastic bag near the bottom of the box. It has an undetermined substance inside of it. The bag is tied with grey and off-white ribbon. There is a branch coming out of the bag. The branch goes off into several different directions. The sections of the branch have dried up brown leaves which have curled with age.
    Place collected
    Athens, Greece, Europe
    Place depicted
    Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    plants
    boxes (containers)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tommie and Delois Smith
    Object number
    2016.110.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55ff20ad4-1657-4654-9bb9-78138ce2fe8c
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, October 22, 1960

    Received by
    Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Date
    October 22, 1960
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance in the 400M hurdles at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon on the bottom right. Along the top in the center is the seal of the United States with thirteen (13) stars surrounding a bald eagle.
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    1824 Las Lomas N.E., Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Track and field
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
    Object number
    2012.140.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57745feee-df83-4a9f-b8e1-76be87eaa711
  • William “Bill” Russell Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    Bill Russell, American, born 1934
    Interviewed by
    Branch, Taylor, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    University of San Francisco, American, founded 1855
    National Basketball Association, American, founded 1946
    Boston Celtics, American, founded 1946
    Major League Baseball, American, founded 1869
    Boston Red Sox, American, founded 1901
    Date
    May 12, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 03:07:25
    Description
    The oral history consists of eleven digital files: 2011.174.88.1a, 2011.174.88.1b, 2011.174.88.1c, 2011.174.88.1d, 2011.174.88.1e, 2011.174.88.1f, 2011.174.88.1g, 2011.174.88.1h, 2011.174.88.1i, 2011.174.88.1j, and 2011.174.88.1k.
    Basketball player William "Bill" Russell remembers his childhood in Louisiana and Oakland, California, in the 1940s. After winning two Final Fours with the University of San Francisco, he won an Olympic gold medal and an NBA championship playing for the Boston Celtics, one of thirteen Russell would win, including eight in a row. Russell had a difficult relationship with the sports media in Boston, but a better one with his Celtics teammates. He defends the organization as progressive on racial matters (as opposed to the Red Sox) and describes a post-retirement reconciliation with Boston that resulted in considerable Red Sox support for his mentoring organization and a statue of him, erected in 2013.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0088
    Place collected
    Seattle, King County, Washington, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 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
    Activism
    American West
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Civil rights
    Education
    Olympics
    Race relations
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    U.S. History, 1945-1953
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    U.S. History, 2001-
    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
    2011.174.88.1a-k
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5879cdc75-62a0-480f-b225-8e22e07fd7f3
  • John Carlos, Ph. D. Oral History Interview

    Subject of
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    Carlos, John Wesley Ph. D., American, born 1945
    Interviewed by
    Cline, David P. Ph. D., American, born 1969
    Subject of
    Garvey, Marcus, Jamaican, 1887 - 1940
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    East Texas State University, American, founded 1889
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Created by
    Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    August 18, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:06:42
    Description
    The oral history consists of nine digital files: 2011.174.103.1a, 2011.174.103.1b, 2011.174.103.1c, 2011.174.103.1d, 2011.174.103.1e, 2011.174.103.1f, 2011.174.103.1g, 2011.174.103.1h, 2011.174.103.1i.
    John Carlos, Ph. D. discusses his childhood in Harlem, New York, the changes that he saw in Harlem with the widespread use of heroin and the splintering of families, and describes the disparities in education for black children when he was growing up. He remembers the influence of black leaders including Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Carlos was recruited to run track at East Texas State University, where he experienced racial discrimination and was treated poorly by his coach. He explains his protest at the 1968 Olympics, including the symbols that he and Tommie Smith employed to protest racial discrimination, and he describes the emotional impact that the protest had on him.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0103
    Place collected
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Black Power (Black Pride)
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Athletes
    Children
    Civil rights
    Education
    Families
    Olympics
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Social reform
    Track and field
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    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
    2011.174.103.1a-i
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd585a7fb82-af4a-480f-a973-bc8e292a6286
  • Poster advocating a boycott of the 1968 Olympics signed by Harry Edwards

    Issued by
    Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968
    Illustrated by
    Bozé
    Subject of
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Signed by
    Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 7/8 × 17 5/16 in. (58.1 × 44 cm)
    Description
    A poster advocating the boycott of the 1968 Summer Olympics. The poster has a white background and black text and design. At the top text surrounding the Olympic rings reads: [Olympic Games]. Below that text, at center, is a large circle. Inside the circle, there is text and a drawing. The drawing depicts outlines of the United States and Africa; raised fists come out from the inner edges of the outlines. Text in the middle of the circle reads: 1968 / Black America / & / Africa / United / 32 Black African Nations Have Voted To Boycott the '68 Olympics]. Below the circle large black text reads: [Can We Do Less?]. Outside the circle, to the bottom right, small black print reads: [Bozé]. Outside the circle, to the bottom left, is the signature of Harry Edwards. The back of the poster is blank.
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Activism
    Athletes
    International affairs
    Olympics
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2016.66.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cac322b0-a0f1-48b8-bb24-d05fc8495666
  • Ticket stub for the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
    Subject of
    Owens, Jesse, American, 1913 - 1980
    Date
    August 5, 1936
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 3/4 × 4 in. (7 × 10.2 cm)
    Caption
    On August 5, 1936 Jesse Owens won his third gold medal at the Berlin Olympics in the 200 meter sprint relay.
    Description
    A paper ticket stub for 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The ticket stub is for the day that Jesse Owens won his 3rd gold medal. The front of the ticket has a background image of a stadium in gray ink. Text around the stadium in the same ink reads: [Platz / Platz / Deutsche / Kampfbahn / Dr. Diem / GENERALSEKRETAR]. Red, blue, and black type on front of ticket reads: [XI. OLYMPIADE BERLIN 1936 / OLYMPIA / STADION / Leichtathletik / 5.AUG. 10.30 UHR u. 15.00 UHR / RM / 2.50 / NR / 09757]. Type along left side reads: [EINGANG / OST / UNTERRING / TUNNEL / BLOCK / K / REIHE / 23 / SITZ / 105]. The back of ticket features a diagram of the stadium.
    Place used
    Berlin, Berlin, Germany, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    tickets
    Topic
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.89.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c0eb5d3c-f241-4afb-a603-fc63a4dd0c7f
  • Track cleats worn by Tommie Smith for the 1968 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    PUMA, German, founded 1948
    Worn by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    suede, rubber, leather, metal, Velcro (TM), and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a: left cleat): 3 1/2 × 4 × 11 in. (8.9 × 10.2 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W x D (b: right cleat): 3 1/2 × 4 × 11 in. (8.9 × 10.2 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A pair of Tommie Smith's track cleats.
    The main parts of the shoes are made of a red suede. There are off white stripes on both sides of the shoes. The stripes are wider near the fronts of the shoes and get thinner as the move towards the backs of the shoes. There is off white trim around the tops of the shoes. There is an off-white leather section on the fronts of the shoes with four straps attached to a piece of Velcro. There is an off-white shape on the backs of the shoes above the heels.
    The top 1/4 of the bottoms of the shoes are off white suede with seven (7) metal spikes. There are some dark areas of discoloration around the spikes. The bottom 3/4 is a yellow textured leather.
    There are some loose threads on the straps of the shoes. The soles of the shoes are off white. There are blue numbers stamped along the insides of the shoes. They are a size 10 1/2 and there are several other numbers that follow.
    Place used
    Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    cleats
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Tommie and Delois Smith
    Object number
    2016.110.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54caf2acf-dc68-44ed-b36f-ef3b0d72a344
  • Edwin Moses, Huntington Beach, CA 1984

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Moses, Edwin, American, born 1955
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5783pixels × 8640pixels
    Description
    An image of Edwin Moses. Moses is featured leaning against of wall. He is wearing a gray sweat suit. The sweatshirt top has an American flag at center.
    Place depicted
    Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Olympic Sports
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Photography
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52ee295e8-1598-4a43-b150-c7ebf6f9651f
  • ID and meal ticket used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics

    Created by
    Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian, founded 1907
    Subject of
    Johnson, Seba, born 1973
    Date
    1988
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 x 4 1/4 in. (15.2 x 10.8 cm)
    Description
    ID and meal ticket used by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics. The ID features Johnson's photograph, name, country, and status [Athlete]. Both the ID and meal ticket have the Calgary Olympic Games logo and the Olympic rings.
    Place used
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    identity cards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
    Object number
    2011.163.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b584c5b3-0c63-4e10-b704-e7662c42a1a0
  • 1980 United States Congressional Olympic Team Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Commissioned by
    United States Olympic Committee, American, founded 1894
    Created by
    United States Congress, American, founded 1789
    Manufactured by
    Tiffany & Co., American, founded 1837
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    bronze, ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 17 1/2 x 3 x 3/8 in. (44.5 x 7.6 x 1 cm)
    Description
    A bronze-colored medal with attached ribbon. Medal is concave on both faces and has images in relief on both obverse and reverse. Obverse features a flaming torch in the center, with the five interlocking Olympic rings and a laurel branch at the bottom. Around the upper edge of the medal are the words [UNITED STATES OLYMPIC TEAM], the year [1980] is at the bottom of the medal, above the laurel wreath. On the reverse there are five flying doves on the far right with the words [GAMES / OF THE / XXII / OLYMPIAD] on the right. The medal has red, white, and blue ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5847d83-d1d6-42d2-8217-71d13dd0b952
  • Pair of tickets for 1996 Summer Olympics gymnastics event owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Designed by
    Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, American, 1991 - 1997
    Printed by
    Weldon, Williams & Lick, Inc., American, founded 1898
    Date
    July 29, 1996
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Each): 7 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (19.1 x 6.4 cm)
    Description
    Pair of predominantly yellow paper Olympics tickets with black, white, and green type. The center of each ticket features a quilted leaves design. The official Gymnastics pictogram appears in the top right corner. Tickets are for a gymnastics event taking place at 8:30 PM on July 29th, 1996. The event took place at the Georgia Dome. One of the tickets (2013.126.41.1) is for section 17, seat 6, while the other ticket (2013.126.41.2) is for section 137, seat 13. Each ticket is priced at $212.
    Place depicted
    Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Gymnastics
    Olympics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.41.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a2d0ea3-7bdf-4ed1-832d-5bc5d8b09d86

Pages

  • Currently on page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Next page
  • Last page
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Museum Address

1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

  • Become a Member
  • Make a Donation

Get Updates

 
    Please leave this field empty
Email powered by Blackbaud Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
  • YouTube

Privacy | Terms of Use

Back to Top