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    Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Senator Gramm, Phil, American, born 1942
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 1, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Phil Gramm, US Senator from Texas, to Carl Lewis, with Gramm's signature. Dated August 1, 1996. Cream colored paper with black ink. It reads [United States Senate / WASHINGTON, D.C. / PHIL GRAMM / TEXAS/August 1, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track and Field / Post Office Box 120 / Indianapolis, Indiana / 46206 (46225) / Dear Carl: / I have recently learned that on July 29, you had / the distinct honor of being awarded a record trying / ninth career gold medal in track and field. / This is an accomplishment of which you, your / family, and the United States of American can be / justifiably proud, and I offer my congratulations / on your fine achievement. / May your future endeavors be as rewarding and successful. / Your respectfully / Phil Gramm / PHILL GRAMM / United States Senator / NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE]
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Politics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58529168f-6c08-4b65-aa14-47264a918cc9
  • Newsweek vol. LXXII no.3

    Published by
    The Washington Post Company, American, founded 1947
    Issued by
    Newsweek, Inc., American, founded 1933
    Edited by
    Elliott, Osborn, American, 1924 - 2008
    Subject of
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Date
    July 15, 1968
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 11 1/8 × 8 3/8 × 1/4 in. (28.3 × 21.3 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 11 1/8 × 16 9/16 × 7/16 in. (28.3 × 42.1 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Newsweek magazine, July 15, 1968 edition. The front cover features a full color image of Tommie Smith sprinting on an outdoor track. He is wearing a yellow tank top with green text that reads [SANTA CLARA] across the front and green athletic shorts with yellow stripes that run down the proper left and right sides of the shorts. He is also wearing sunglasses, calf-length white socks, and red and blue running cleats. The masthead is printed in white text, [Newsweek], across the top of the cover, with part of the word, [sw], obscured by Smith’s head and shoulders. Just below the masthead is a white banner with black text that includes the date, [JULY 15, 1968], above Smith’s proper right shoulder and the price, [50c], above Smith’s proper left shoulder. The main cover line is printed in white type on the bottom right in white text that reads, [THE / ANGRY / BLACK / ATHLETE] with the model credit [Champion Sprinter / TOMMIE SMITH] below in yellow. The back cover features a full page advertisement for gin with large black text at the top that reads [100% / Dry Gin] above a color image of a full glass of clear liquid with lemon and cherry garnishes, next to a bottle of Calvert Gin, with text on the left side of the image that reads [The end / of a / long road.]. This magazine issue is eighty-eight (88) pages.
    Place printed
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Mass media
    Race relations
    Track and field
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1968 Newsweek, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54a91305d-e009-4d9a-84b5-010ea15dbf42
  • Photograph of Jesse Owens with a man and two boys at Allegheny County Airport

    Photograph by
    Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
    Subject of
    Owens, Jesse, American, 1913 - 1980
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Date
    October 1938
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 6 1/2 × 8 11/16 in. (16.5 × 22.1 cm)
    Description
    This black and white photograph depicts Jesse Owens wearing a hat and an overcoat over his suit while standing next to two young boys and another man in a suit. This groups stands next to a large brick building's entrance. Behind Owens' group is a second group of men and one woman who also wear suits. The back of the photograph has a label from the Pittsburgh Courier Archives.
    Place captured
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Photography
    Track and field
    Transportation
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
    Object number
    2014.302.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d4c781f-9a6a-4a67-bbbe-c58cc6a300db
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    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
  • 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
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    Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, July 22, 1960

    Received by
    Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Date
    July 22, 1960
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/16 x 7 in. (23 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance at the Olympic track and field trials at Stanford University. He also wished Howard success at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon in the bottom right corner. 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
    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
    2012.140.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52898da41-c738-463e-8c8e-0c94c597c77e
  • Three framed medals won by Carl Lewis in Spartakiad and Pan American Games

    Issued by
    Pan American Sports Organization, founded 1940
    Unidentified
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    wood, glass, metal, cloth, gold, bronze, ribbon
    Dimensions
    Frame: 38 3/4 x 25 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (98.4 x 63.8 x 4.1 cm)
    H x W (Spartakiade Relay Medal): 19 1/2 x 2 in. (49.5 x 5.1 cm)
    H x W (Pan American Games Medal): 19 5/8 x 2 5/8 in. (49.8 x 6.7 cm)
    H x W (Spartakiade Long Jump Medal): 19 1/2 x 2 in. (49.5 x 5.1 cm)
    H x W (Medal Plaques, Each): 1 1/4 x 3 in. (3.2 x 7.6 cm)
    H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 2 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (6.3 x 10 cm)
    Description
    Three framed medals awarded to Carl Lewis. The medals are housed in a large metal gold-painted frame. Each medal sits in a cut out space from a red cloth background, bearing a plaque describing the event beneath it. At the center bottom of the display is an engraved plaque that reads [CARL LEWIS / FIRST INTERNATIONAL / MEDALS].
    On the left is a gold medal won for the 4x200 meter relay at the Moscow Spartakiade, 1979. The obverse of the medal features a female figure standing in front of a male figure, both are in left profile and lean dramatically forward with their left leg raised and their arms stuck out behind them. The numeral [VII] appears in relief below their knees. Three swooping lines terminating in a star appear behind them. The piece of metal which attaches the medal to the red ribbon is decorated with a leaf design as well as Cyrillic letters.
    In the center is a bronze medal for long jump won at the 1979 Pan American games in Puerto Rico. The obverse of the medal features a running male figure in right profile carrying a flaming torch. The flames of the torch extend to a series of concentric circles which appear behind the figure. On either side of the runner are brick or stone walls rising from a sea, above which he is suspended. Type appears along the upper and lower edge of the medal. The attached ribbon is colored with green, yellow, white, blue, and purple stripes.
    On the right is a bronze medal won for the long jump at the Moscow Spartakiade, 1979. The obverse of the medal is decorated exactly the same as the gold medal. The piece of metal which attached the medal to the green ribbon is decorated, however, with the numeral [III].
    Place depicted
    Moscow, Russia, Asia
    San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd41d897-c5b9-44c2-8e18-cf2a8795909e
  • 1991 IAAF World Championships Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 20 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 3/8 in. (52.7 x 6.5 x 1 cm)
    Description
    An IAAF gold medal with attached ribbon. The medal has words and images appearing in relief on both the obverse and reverse. The obverse features a central image of three vertical lines with an angled warping in the middle. Type around the upper edge of the medal reads [3rd IAAF World Championships in Athletics], and the words [TOKYO'91] appear across the bottom. The reverse features a winged female figure wearing a flowing robe and standing on a globe with a laurel crown held above her head. Above the figure are the letters [I A A F]. The blue, pink, mustard and white striped ribbon is attached to the top of the medal.
    Place depicted
    Tokyo, Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5181c98f9-ba09-4845-be84-3d22b29da5f3
  • Pair of 1984 Summer Olympics track and field event tickets owned by Carl Lewis

    Distributed by
    Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Used by
    Lewis, Evelyn L., American
    Date
    August 10, 1984
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (2013.126.38.1): 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm)
    H x W (2013.126.38.2): 2 3/4 x 6 1/8 in. (7 x 15.6 cm)
    Description
    Predominantly orange and purple paper Olympics ticket with black type. Paper ticket has small strip of yellow at top edge and small strip of green at bottom edge. The official Athletics pictogram appears in the upper left corner. Tickets are for a track and field event taking place at 9:30 AM on August 10th, 1984. The event took place at LA Memorial Coliseum. The paper tickets were issued to [EVELYN L LEWIS]. One of the tickets (2013.126.38.1) is for seat 110, while the other ticket (2013.126.38.2) is for seat 111.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Olympics
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.38.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd579ee4253-74e5-4b0c-89d4-70f95b708a3d
  • Travel bag used by Tommie Smith for the 1968 Olympics

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Smith, Tommie, American, born 1944
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    leather, cotton, plastic, metal, and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 3/4 × 18 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (29.8 × 47 × 19.1 cm)
    Description
    A 1968 Olympic travel bag.
    The navy bag has rounded corners on the top. The front panel of the bag and the back panel of the bag are trimmed in white. There is a metal zipper going along the top center of the bag. The zipper pull reads [TALON] and has vertical grooved lines. On the front of the bag and the back of the bag there are two metal rings. There is a white plastic handle connected to them. There is text screen-printed on both sides of the bag. It reads [USA] in red with a white outline and [OLYMPIC TEAM] in white underneath. Some of the text has scratches and smudges. There are also some spots on other areas of the bag and on the handles.
    There is a white faded rectangle on the back of the bag in the top proper right corner. Tommie Smith's autograph appears in black ink. The bottom of the bag has six (6) metal rivets, three along the front and three along the back.
    Place used
    Mexico City, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    bags (containers)
    Topic
    Athletes
    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
    2016.110.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f751246f-6929-43ae-aea8-63180e2b08f2
  • American Italian Universities New York medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
    Issued by
    American Italian Universities New York, American
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1934
    Medium
    silver and metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 9/16 × 1 3/8 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 3.5 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 3/8 × 5/16 in. (0.8 × 3.5 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 2 3/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/16 in. (5.5 × 3.4 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.6 × 3.3 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    American Italian Universities New York silver medal for the Run Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon and a green, white, and red ribbon attached to a silver medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbons. The ribbons are crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with a concentric circle. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of two (2) men in boxing shorts, standing side-by-side with a shield in the center between them. The men grip a torch centered above the shield with one hand. With their opposite hands, the men each hold a laurel wreath by their sides. Rays of light extend from the lit torch. The shield is split down the middle with the American flag depicted on the left, and the Kingdom of Italy flag, with the arms of Savoy and crown, depicted on the right. Below each wreath is a banner with relief text. The banner on the left reads, [AMERICAN], and the banner on the right reads, [ITALIAN]. The men are standing on a rectangular platform with relief text that reads, [UNIVERSITIES]. Below is additional text printed in relief that reads, [NEW YORK / 1934], above two decorative laurel sprigs. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [RUN BROAD JUMP / 1934]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Dieges & Clust, an eagle’s head in profile above three spearhead shaped banners with the text [D], [&], and [C] stamped inside each banner. Below is the text, [STERLING / DIEGES & CLUST].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59473eec5-5aed-47bb-ad11-20b1606cf3af
  • Ancient Order of Hibernians medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Issued by
    Ancient Order of Hibernians, Irish American, founded 1836
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1930-1948
    Medium
    gold and metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 3 1/8 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (7.9 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/8 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (4.1 × 3.1 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/16 × 3/16 in. (4.2 × 2.7 × 0.4 cm)
    Description
    Ancient Order of Hibernians gold medal for the Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock. The medal consists of an orange, white, and green ribbon attached to a gold medal. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a gold colored, rectangular medal with a curved top held in place with a jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of an athlete depicted in mid-jump with both of his legs are extended in front of him. His proper right hand is extended upwards in front of him, and his proper left arm is behind him and bent at the elbow. In the background is a relief depiction of hills, foliage, and a long jump pit. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [A.O.H]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped gold mark that reads, [XX / GOLD].
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e2ba622-fa95-44bb-b05d-0855aad1ac9a
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    August 27, 1996
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Typed letter from Tom DeLay., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with DeLay's signature. Dated August 27, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 27, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track & Field / P.O. Box 120 / (One RCA Dome, Ste. 140) / Indianapolis, IN 46206 (46225) / Dear Mr. Lewis: I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you for your exceptional performance in / the U.S. Olympic long jump competition. / Once again, you have proven yourself an excellent and enduring athlete. Your hard work / and dedication have paid off, adding more medals to your already flourishing collection. This is / something of which you deserve to be immensely proud. / Congratulations on your accomplishments. You are a fine representative of the United / States and the great state of Texas, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. / Sincerely / Tom DeLay / Tom DeLay / Member of Congress / TD:ple]
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f5b438e1-0aa9-481a-ad24-854572049856
  • 1987 Pan American Games Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    Pan American Sports Organization, founded 1940
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    With Ribbon: 18 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. (47 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A Pan American Games gold medal with attached ribbon. The obverse and reverse both have images and words in relief. The obverse features a central lit torch. The word [INDIANAPOLIS] curves around the top edge of the medal, across the bottom are the letters [MCMLXXXVII]. The reverse depicts a large shiny [X] with laurel leaves curving on each side. At the top of the medal are the words [PAN / AMERICAN / GAMES™] and at the bottom, engraved in a small shiny area is the word [ATHLETICS]. The medal has blue, purple, orange, yellow, and green striped ribbon.
    Place depicted
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac997ff1-e939-4ac9-9f55-8517720f1c36
  • Carl Lewis, Houston, 1991

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3328pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Carl Lewis mid-stride. The image is a low-angle image a Lewis on a track field. He is wearing a Santa Monica Track Club uniform, white socks, and white shoes. The background of the image features a part of a stadium with several stadium lights.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, 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
    2016.164.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b898add1-1ee2-4341-8c84-171be2a55c49
  • William C. Prout Memorial Games medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Balfour, American, founded 1913
    Issued by
    Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus, American
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Subject of
    Prout, William C., American, 1886 - 1927
    Date
    1939
    Medium
    metal with silk (textile), dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 5/8 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (6.7 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (1.3 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 3/8 × 3/16 in. (3.3 × 3.5 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 1/4 × 7/8 × 1/8 in. (3.2 × 2.2 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus, William C. Prout Memorial Games gold medal awarded for the 50 Yard Dash event to Eulace Peacock in 1939. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a gold toned medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that hold the ribbons. The ribbons are crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a rectangular medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male runner in mid-run. He is facing the viewer and is wearing a short sleeve shirt and shorts. He is running on a track in a stadium. At the runner’s feet are an Olympic torch and a palm frond. The runner is framed on either side with Ionic columns. The column capital on the right is draped with cloth. The top and bottom of the medal has relief text that reads [WILLIAM C. PROUT] and [MEMORIAL GAMES]. And between the column and the runner on the left is vertical text that reads [K / OF / C / · / M / A / S / S]. The back of the medal has engraved text at the top center the reads, [50 YDS DASH / 1939]. Along the bottom edge of the medal is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [BALFOUR].
    Place made
    Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Fraternal organizations
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.120
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5208797e1-9967-4555-b8f5-d2f5cdc1ee57
  • Amateur Athletic Union medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Dieges & Clust, American, founded 1898
    Issued by
    Amateur Athletic Union, American, founded 1888
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1934
    Medium
    metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 3 7/8 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 4.4 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (0.8 × 4.4 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 2 3/16 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in. (5.5 × 3.9 × 1 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 15/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (4.9 × 4.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) silver medal for the Run Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal consists of a silver colored pin holding a red, white, and blue ribbon attached to a silver medal. The pin is rectangular shaped with a “C” clasp closure on the back as well as another pin below that holds the ribbon. Below the pin is a red, white, and blue ribbon. It is looped through the back bottom pin and held in place with thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, silver colored medal held in place with a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with two concentric circles. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of a Greek goddess standing in three quarters profile with her proper right knee resting on a round shield decorated with an eight (8) ray sun motif. Her proper right hand is extended, holding a laurel wreath, and draped over her proper left forearm are two additional wreaths. Printed in relief around the central figure is the text [AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION OF THE UNITED STATES MDCCCLXXXVIII]. The reverse of the medal is also edged with two concentric circles. A relief depiction of a laurel wreath interlaced with sporting equipment runs around almost the full outer edge of the circle. At the top is the text [CHAM] and [PION] divided by a winged cleated shoe. Inscribed in the center of the medal is engraved text that reads [RUN / BROAD JUMP / 1934]. There is maker's mark printed in relief on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [DIEGES & CLUST].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    fasteners
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f5cdeea-d4d7-4c40-bcc3-38f2071e96d9
  • New Jersey Association Championship medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Loren Murchison & Company, American
    Issued by
    New Jersey Association, American
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1939
    Medium
    gold on sterling silver with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in. (7.8 × 3.8 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (0.8 × 3.4 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 5/16 in. (3.4 × 3.3 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 5/8 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (4.1 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    New Jersey Association Championship first place medal awarded for the 100 Yard event to Eulace Peacock in 1939. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a red and orange ribbon attached to a gold toned medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is crimped to the front of the bar at each corner. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a round, gold colored medal held in place with a jump ring. The obverse of the medal is edged with a concentric circle. A relief, winged Goddess of Victory is centrally depicted. She is depicted in full length wearing a dress that drapes from her shoulders and pools behind her. She is standing with her proper left foot held slightly forward and both arms raised. She holds laurel branches in both hands and her wings are extended behind her. Around the edge of the medal is relief text that reads [NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP], divided by three (3) stars. To the right of the figure is a horseshoe shaped emblem of two entwined letters, [AA], and the relief text [U.S.] below. The reverse of the medal printed in relief around the sides and bottom of the medal is a laurel leaf wreath. At the top is a relief of the official state seal of New Jersey, featuring two female figures standing on either side of a shield decorated with three plows. There is forwarding facing helmet above the shield, and above the helmet is a horse’s head depicted in profile. Below is a banner with three folds. Printed on the folds are the New Jersey state motto, [LIBERTY &], [PROSPERITY], and the date of New Jersey’s statehood, [1776], on the fold below. The female figure on the left is the goddess Liberty. She holds a staff topped with the liberty cap in her proper right hand. The female figure on the right is the goddess Ceres, who holds a cornucopia filled with agricultural products in her proper left hand. In the center is a stamp that reads [1939 / 1ST] and a second stamp below that reads, [100 YD.]. Along the bottom edge of the medal is a stamped maker’s mark that reads [STERLING / G.P. / MURCHISON / NEWARK].
    Place made
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.53
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db1477d3-5015-4a25-b6d7-b534aa09d379
  • Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Bradshaw, American
    Issued by
    Union County, American
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1931
    Medium
    sterling silver
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 × 1 1/8 × 3/16 in. (5.1 × 2.8 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/8 in. (4 × 2.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A Union County athletics medal awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1931. The rectangular medal is attached to two (2) jump rings. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of a male athlete kneeling in front of a Greek goddess. The athlete, depicted on the right, is kneeling in profile, facing the goddess depicted on the left edge of the medal. He is kneeling on his proper right knee. His proper left foot is planted and he rests his proper left arm on his thigh. His head is slightly bowed. The goddess is standing in profile with her proper left leg held slightly forward. She is a wearing flowing dress that covers one shoulder. Her proper right hand is extended holding a laurel wreath over the head of the athlete. Engraved text below reads [ATHLETICS]. The center of the reverse of the medal is inscribed [1931 / EULACE PEACOCK]. There are two (2) stamps on the bottom edge of the medal that reads [BRADSAW / NEWARK / N.J.] and [STERLING].
    Place made
    Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Union County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Children
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.95
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd518688ce1-8a4d-42b2-a963-b61e7aabb9de
  • Photograph of three members of the U.S. AAU Track and Field Team in Tokyo, Japan

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
    Johnny Morriss, American, 1908 - 1993
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    August 1958
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 2 11/16 x 3 15/16 in. (6.8 x 10 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 9/16 x 4 3/4 in. (9 x 12.1 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of three (3) members of the United States Amateur Athletic Union track and field team standing outdoors. The men stand with drinks raised in their PR hands and wear dark jackets and striped ties. Their blazers have a patch on the PL breast that reads AAU USA. Dick Howard stands on the far left and AAU coach Johnny Morriss stands on the far right. They stand in a garden with trees in the background. The men stand in the lower third of the image in the center. The image is bordered by a thick white edge. Along the top is a stamped date, [OCT 58].
    Place captured
    Tokyo, Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Men
    Photography
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
    Object number
    2012.140.2.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a819af0-fd7b-421a-9da0-43b9988a7355

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