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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
    Date
    1977
    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)
    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.
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Tennis
    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
    2012.167.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a191f832-64ab-4d62-81fe-a2bc53493bea
  • I Always Wanted to Be Somebody

    Written by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Published by
    Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962
    Date
    1958
    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)
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    books
    Topic
    Athletes
    Caricature and cartoons
    Golf
    Literature
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.158.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harper Collins, 1958 (renewed 1986 Althea Gibson & Edward E. Fitzgerald). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561cce1df-b84a-4c06-beed-e8393d88da07
  • Serena Williams, Miami Beach 2003

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Williams, Serena Jameka, American, born 1981
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5000pixels × 4034pixels
    Description
    An image of Serena Williams. The low-angle image features Williams standing in front of an in-ground pool wearing a white bathing suit and heels. She is standing towards the camera, but looking past it, with her hands on her hips.
    Place depicted
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51a608ebe-73f2-49cd-a51e-9cfff5ce741d
  • 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
    Date
    1957-1958
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8586e20-815b-40c8-84ca-ad6fed8ac082
  • 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
    Date
    1958
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 x 8 1/16 in. (25.4 x 20.5 cm)
    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.
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5237a72d7-102a-4b8a-a308-a1d62e2ed315
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Created by
    Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    10 1/8 x 8 1/16 in. (25.7 x 20.5 cm)
    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.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5203d6ea2-1689-41b6-bdc1-f882e85cd9ac
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1959
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c75bd5b-2205-467e-a067-d1bbb6e38ab7
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson

    Created by
    Roseberry, Oscar Zane, 1912 - 1999
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1959
    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)
    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."
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f3c1e3d-b60c-440f-a4ad-53b83836586d
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler

    Written by
    Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
    Received by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    April 13, 1959
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
    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.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564f51e15-24eb-4686-9cc0-f221c39e9928
  • 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
    Date
    August 8, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 13/16 x 8 in. (14.8 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Dr. R. Walter Johnson. The telegram is stamped: [51 Aug 8 PM 2 33].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e682d4bd-0a8f-4c57-aefd-bd4a55d2a941
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Wightman Cup Medal

    Created by
    United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1957
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)
    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].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bb50d8b3-88e6-40cb-932f-493b6b0259c0
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with Wightman Cup team

    Attributed to
    Stuart, D. R.
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1958
    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)
    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.
    Place captured
    All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad8bd09a-1a3f-4247-8c43-1fd8965d177a
  • 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
    Date
    1956
    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)
    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.
    Place made
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5181aca7c-609b-409f-9d5f-161a04ca5f34
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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
    Date
    1956
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place made
    Pakistan, Asia
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7fc4be9-9af1-48ed-8b1e-121bd500cefe
  • 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
    Date
    July 30, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)
    Description
    A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de0348bf-fa24-41d2-b7c8-3178b30bb893
  • 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
    Date
    August 8, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore. It is stamped: [51 Aug 8].
    Place depicted
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51bbbf033-2ed3-4688-b769-43476f554900
  • Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy

    Created by
    Western Union, founded 1851
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    August 7, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy. It is stamped: [51 Aug 7].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532b2797c-6d09-4bdf-9dc4-2457bd4605b3
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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
    Date
    August 8, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.6 x 20.2 cm)
    Description
    A telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare. It is stamped: [1951 AUG 8 PM 1 49].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53c421b48-598c-4900-b4db-3be0c37ff211
  • 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
    Date
    August 6, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 15/16 x 8 in. (15.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c1f9afcd-94ac-4b83-b286-5cf50ae1af47
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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
    Date
    1957
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    blazers
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56388bad1-b6aa-4108-8fe9-04f84e35dd82

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