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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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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.
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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
- 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
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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)
- 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
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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
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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)
- 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
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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
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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.
- 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
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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
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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].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- 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