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Photograph of Althea Gibson holding a Wimbledon trophy plate

Created by: Michael Cole Camerawork, British, founded 1945
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place captured: London, England, Europe

Date: 1957-1958

Description: In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson holds a Wimbledon trophy plate in her left hand and a bouquet of flowers in her right. An unidentified man taking a photograph and another unidentified person can be seen to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has the photographer's stamp.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Photography; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.1.1

Restrictions & Rights: © AELTC / Michael Cole

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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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

Place captured: London, England, Europe

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photographic print of Althea Gibson standing on a chair

Created by: Reuters, English, founded 1851
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Buxton, Angela, English, born 1934; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 1/16 x 5 15/16 in. (20.5 x 15.1 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place made: London, England, Europe

Date: 1956

Description: In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson stands on a chair, tennis racket in hand, while Angela Buxton touches her blouse. Three other unidentified women look on.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Photography; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.1.7

Restrictions & Rights: © Reuters Photos Ltd.. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler

Written by: Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
Received by: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)

Type: letters (correspondence)

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America; Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: April 13, 1959

Description: An original 2-page typed letter dated 1959 to Althea Gibson from the Chairman of the Women's Tennis Committee, part of the U.S. Department of State. The letter is wirtten on Department of State letterhead.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Correspondence; Local and regional; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.1.8ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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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

Place made: Pakistan, Asia

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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Classification: Awards and Medals
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

Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 7, 1951

Description: A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy. It is stamped: [51 Aug 7].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.3

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Robert Walter Johnson

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851; Johnson, Robert Walter, American, 1899 - 1971
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 13/16 x 8 in. (14.8 x 20.3 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 8, 1951

Description: Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Dr. R. Walter Johnson. The telegram is stamped: [51 Aug 8 PM 2 33].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.4

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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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

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

Place captured: London, England, Europe

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851; Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States, North and Central America; Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: July 30, 1951

Description: A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851; Cashmore, John, American, 1895 - 1961
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 8, 1951

Description: A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore. It is stamped: [51 Aug 8].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.2

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851; Hare, Mary Hardwick, British, 1913 - 2001
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.6 x 20.2 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 8, 1951

Description: A telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare. It is stamped: [1951 AUG 8 PM 1 49].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.5

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson

Created by: Western Union, founded 1851
Subject of: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003; "Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989; Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 5 15/16 x 8 in. (15.1 x 20.3 cm)

Type: telegrams

Place depicted: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 6, 1951

Description: A telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Communication; Tennis

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.27.3.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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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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Classification: Awards and Medals
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

I Always Wanted to Be Somebody

Written by: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Published by: Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962

Medium: cardboard, paper (fiber product) and ink
Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 6 x 1 in. (22.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)

Type: books

Date: 1958

Description: A hard cover string bound 176 page book (a) written by Althea Gibson and edited by Ed Fitzgerald about the life and tennis career of Althea Gibson, the first black woman to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed on the cover in the top third with a blue background with black text on the left side [ALTHEA GIBSON], there is a black and white bust photograph of Althea Gibson. In the middle third [I always wanted to be Somebody] appears in white on a black background, and the bottom third is black and white text on a red background. The verso features a white background with black text and a black and white photograph of Gibson playing tennis

Topic: African American; Athletes; Golf; Literature; Tennis; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.158.3ab

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Delegate

Published by: MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
Created by: Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
Subject of: Universal Network Television, American, founded 1950; Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992; Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009; Columbia Records, American, founded 1888; Brown & Williamson, American, born 1894; Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937; Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953; National Medical Association, American, founded 1895; Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784; Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913; National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827; Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935; National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968; National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930; Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914; National Medical Association, American, founded 1895; Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914; National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906; National Urban League, American, founded 1910; National Dental Association, American, founded 1913; National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919; Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943; National Medical Association, American, founded 1895; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913; President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924; Shriners International, American, founded 1870; Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910; Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906; National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946; Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946; Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971; Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898; National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935; Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016; 369th Veterans Association, American; Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957; Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784; National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935; Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 5/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 0.8 cm)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

Place made: Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1977

Description: A 1977 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of black and white portrait photographs with a bright blue tint. Red text at the center reads [THE / 1st / year / of the / 3rd / Century]. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1977 - 'THE FIRST YEAR'].; The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the election and administration of Jimmy Carter. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1977] and a table of contents.; The content then continues with articles on the mayoral campaign of Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton, the reaction to “Roots” on ABC, and “Blacks on the Carter Team,“ followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Gil Noble, CBS, NAUC, Brown & Williamson, Lambda Kappa Mu, General Food, Prince Hall Masons, National Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Chi Delta Mu Society, Negro Publishers Association, NAACP, Wilbert Tatum, National Medical Association, Ford, Pan Hellenic Council, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Fraternity, Georgia Club, Monteford Point Marines, Somerset, Phi Delta Kappa, National Urban League, National Dental Association, Church Ushers, Jane Edwards, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Carol Jenkins, Andrew Young, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, O.I.C. National Business and Professional Negro Women Clubs, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Schlitz, Tuskegee Airmen, Media Women, Elks, Muhammad Ali, National Council of Negro Women, 369 Veterans Association, Lionel Hampton, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Congressional Black Caucus, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Howard University. There are also articles about tennis tournaments in Forest Hills, New Orleans, and Oak Bluffs, as well as feature on Labor Day at Oak Bluffs.; There are approximately 256 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.

Topic: African American; Advertising; Associations and institutions; Business; Communities; Fraternal organizations; Fraternities; Government; Journalism; Labor; Mass media; Men; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Professional organizations; Religious groups; Sororities; Tennis; United States--History--1969-2001; United States--Social life and customs; 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: 2012.167.11

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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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

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Photograph of Althea Gibson

Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear

Photographic print of Althea Gibson standing on a chair

Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler

Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan

Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy

Telegram to Althea Gibson from Robert Walter Johnson

Wightman Cup blazer worn by Althea Gibson

Christine Truman Beats Althea Gibson in Wightman Cup

Photograph of Althea Gibson

Photograph of Althea Gibson with Wightman Cup team

Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt

Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore

Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare

Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson

Wightman Cup Medal

I Always Wanted to Be Somebody

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