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Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan
- Created by
- Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)
- Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Date
- 1956
- Description
- A two inch silver medal with original box. The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.
- Topic
- African American
- International affairs
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Awards and Medals
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
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- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wightman Cup Medal
- Created by
- United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)
- Type
- medals
- Place depicted
- Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- A circular Wightman Cup medal. On one side the medal is engraved: [Wightman Cup Matches, 1957, Edgeworth Club]. The reverse is engraved: [Althea Gibson / United States].
- Topic
- African American
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Awards and Medals
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- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson
- Created by
- United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- wool
- Dimensions
- 29 3/4 x 29 3/8 in. (75.6 x 74.6 cm)
- On form: 28 3/4 x 21 x 18 in. (73 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm)
- Type
- blazers
- Place used
- Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- An off-white blazer with three buttons down the front center. The jacket has two pockets and features an embroidered American shield over crossed tennis racquets on the proper left chest.
- Topic
- African American
- Clothing and dress
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Souvenir Program for the Southern Tennis Association Annual Tournament
- Created by
- Southern Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
- Subject of
- Tuskegee Institute, American, founded 1881
- American Tennis Association
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (26.7 x 18.4 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place used
- Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- August 1933
- Description
- A souvenir program for an annual tennis tournament sanctioned by the Southern Tennis Association held at the Tuskegee Institute August 2nd through August 5th, 1933.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.68.28
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ticket for 2004 Summer Olympics tennis event owned by Carl Lewis
- Distributed by
- Athens 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games S.A., Greek, 1998 - 2004
- Owned by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (15.1 x 6.7 cm)
- Type
- admission tickets
- Date
- August 22, 2004
- Description
- White, blue, orange, yellow, green, and pink Olympic ticket with black type. The official Tennis pictogram appears at the lower center of the ticket. Ticket is for a tennis event taking place at 17:00 on August 22, 2004. The event took place at the Athens Olympic Sports Complex.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.44
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Sticker for the American Tennis Association owned by Althea Gibson
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Subject of
- American Tennis Association
- Medium
- ink on paper, adhesive
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
- Type
- stickers
- Date
- late 20th century
- Description
- An American Tennis Association sticker owned by Althea Gibson. The sticker is a blue and white circle and depicts the American Tennis Associations logo. “ATA” is at the top enter of the sticker. A white bird is at the center above “1916.”. Written on the bottom, outside border of the logo is “SPORTSMAN-UNITY-GOODWILL.”
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of the private tennis court at Dr. Eaton's house
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Subject of
- Dr. Eaton, Hubert A., American, 1916 - 1991
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 3 15/16 × 2 5/8 in. (10 × 6.7 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 4 1/2 × 3 1/4 in. (11.5 × 8.3 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950s
- Description
- Black and white photograph of a private tennis court in a backyard of a house. The court is divided by a white that runs down the middle of the image just right of center. To the left of the wall is a row of hedges. To the right of the wall, a portion of a tennis court right. In the background is a white house. On the back of the photograph in the upper half is an image caption in blue pencil [EF/rear view/Dr. Eaton's house/in Wilmington/showing private/tennis court].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States of America
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 3 × 5 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 14 × 0.6 cm)
- Type
- pamphlets
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- Small booklet of the International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States that includes the constitution and lists of various national and international members.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Tennis Club of the United States of America. Permission required for use.
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- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Informational sheet on the International Lawn Tennis Clubs colors
- Created by
- International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 1/2 × 2 15/16 in. (14 × 7.5 cm)
- Type
- cards
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- List of flags with different stripes associated with the different lawn tennis clubs. Countries [GREAT BRITAIN / U.S.A. / SWEDEN / ARGENTINE / SOUTH AFRICA / AUSTRALIA / FRANCE / NETHERLANDS / BELGIUM / DENMARK / INDIA / NEW ZEALAND].
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Memorabilia and Ephemera
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Patch for the International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States
- Created by
- International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- felt
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 3/4 × 2 7/16 in. (7 × 6.2 cm)
- Type
- patches (costume accessories)
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- Gray patch in the shape of a shield. Across the upper right to the lower left quadrant are three (3) narrow diagonal lines in pink. In the upper left corner is a pair of crossed tennis rackets with two (2) tennis balls. In the lower right corner is the logo of the International Lawn Tennis Club.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Tennis racket used by Althea Gibson
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- 27 × 9 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.6 × 23.2 × 3.8 cm)
- Type
- rackets (sports equipment)
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, united States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Description
- A wooden Wilson brand tennis racket with cover used by Althea Gibson. The tennis racket is red and white with a black rubber tape at handle. Painted type near head of racket appears on both sides of the racket and reads “PROFESSIONAL MODEL / APOLLO. Black type on top of racket's head reads “7 PLY.” The racket has white synthetic strings.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tennis racket cover used by Althea Gibson
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- leather, metal
- Dimensions
- 14 3/4 × 10 1/8 × 1 in. (37.5 × 25.7 × 2.5 cm)
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Description
- Red and white tennis racket cover. White type appears on center of either side reading, [Wilson]. The "Wilson" type has been covered with tape. White type near bottom of covering reads [MADE IN/U.S.A.]. Cover has zipper running along side of cover.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- 27 1/8 × 9 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.9 × 23.8 × 3.8 cm)
- Type
- rackets (sports equipment)
- Date
- mid 20th century - late 20th century
- Description
- A tennis racquet owned by Althea Gibson. The racquet is made of wood and has a brown leather wrapped handle. Gold and blue lettering near the head of the racket reads “BLUE MOON.” A blue logo of a moon appears below. Gold type along handle reads “Laminated.” A white “H” appears on the bottom of racket's handle.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Tennis racquet cover used by Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- wood, metal
- Dimensions
- 10 3/8 × 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 in. (26.4 × 28.3 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- Wooden racquet cover with metal brackets for tightening.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2 × 6 1/4 × 1/8 in. (5.1 × 15.9 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- commemorative medals
- Date
- May 19, 1961
- Description
- Key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson. Gold colored metal key with decorative engraving on one side. Handle of key is a "D". Raised type along side of key reads, [CITY OF DETROIT].
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Christine Truman Beats Althea Gibson in Wightman Cup
- Created by
- Keystone Press Agency, British
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Trumman, Christine, English, born 1941
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 1/16 in. (25.4 x 20.5 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1958
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Christine Truman (left) walks off with Althea Gibson (right). Both women wear tennis skirts and jackets. A crowd is visible in the background.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Keystone Press Agency Ltd.. Permission required for use.
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- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of Althea Gibson
- Created by
- Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- 10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in. (25.7 x 20.5 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson poses on a stool with two tennis rackets. Both the rackets have dark colors printed with "Althea Gibson" in white letters.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 6 9/16 in. (21.6 x 16.7 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson stands in front of a "London Airport" sign in a trenchcoat with a travel bag, tennis racket, and purse.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of Althea Gibson
- Created by
- Roseberry, Oscar Zane, 1912 - 1999
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/8 x 7 15/16 in. (25.7 x 20.2 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson, wearing her Wightman Cup blazer, stands with two rackets in her left hand in front of a door marked "staff."
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Oscar Zane Roseberry
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Photograph of Althea Gibson with Wightman Cup team
- Attributed to
- Stuart, D. R.
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in. (8.7 x 13.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place captured
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England, Europe
- Date
- 1958
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, the Wightman Cup team stands on a tennis court in front of a small table. Gibson stands third from the left.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- © D. R. Stuart.. Permission required for use.
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