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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
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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
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Suitcase used by Althea Gibson
- Manufactured by
- Baltimore Luggage Company, American
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Medium
- metal, vinyl, plywood and cloth
- Dimensions
- 7 × 21 3/8 × 14 in. (17.8 × 54.3 × 35.6 cm)
- Description
- A hard-sided suitcase covered in blue fabric, with gold metal handle and clasps. Printed in gold lettering at the handle are the initials "AG" for Althea Gibson.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Type
- suitcases
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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.
- 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
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Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- mid 20th century - late 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- 27 1/8 × 9 3/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.9 × 23.8 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- A tennis racquet owned by Althea Gibson. The racquet is made of wood and has a brown leather wrapped handle. Gold and blue lettering near the head of the racket reads “BLUE MOON.” A blue logo of a moon appears below. Gold type along handle reads “Laminated.” A white “H” appears on the bottom of racket's handle.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Tennis racquet cover used by Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Medium
- wood, metal
- Dimensions
- 10 3/8 × 11 1/8 × 3 1/2 in. (26.4 × 28.3 × 8.9 cm)
- Description
- Wooden racquet cover with metal brackets for tightening.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Althea Gibson with Louise Brough
- Photograph by
- Layne, Cecil, American
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- ca. 1957
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 3/4 × 7 15/16 in. (24.8 × 20.1 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.7 cm)
- Description
- Black-and-white photograph of Althea Gibson next to Louise Brough. Black stamp on back reads "PHOTO BY / CECIL LAYNE." A stamp below that reads "ASMP MEMBER / AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHERS."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Cecil Layne. Permission required for use.
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Tennis racket cover used by Althea Gibson
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Medium
- leather, metal
- Dimensions
- 14 3/4 × 10 1/8 × 1 in. (37.5 × 25.7 × 2.5 cm)
- Description
- Red and white tennis racket cover. White type appears on center of either side reading, [Wilson]. The "Wilson" type has been covered with tape. White type near bottom of covering reads [MADE IN/U.S.A.]. Cover has zipper running along side of cover.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Tennis racket used by Althea Gibson
- Manufactured by
- Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Medium
- wood, rubber, synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- 27 × 9 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (68.6 × 23.2 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- A wooden Wilson brand tennis racket with cover used by Althea Gibson. The tennis racket is red and white with a black rubber tape at handle. Painted type near head of racket appears on both sides of the racket and reads “PROFESSIONAL MODEL / APOLLO. Black type on top of racket's head reads “7 PLY.” The racket has white synthetic strings.
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, united States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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 ViewCommunity/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
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Cashmore, John, American, 1895 - 1961
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- 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
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- "Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- 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
- Transcription Available
- 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
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- 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
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Photograph of Althea Gibson holding two tennis rackets
- Photograph by
- Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 5/16 × 7 3/8 in. (23.7 × 18.8 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 1/8 × 8 1/16 in. (25.7 × 20.5 cm)
- Description
- Black and white photographic portrait of Althea Gibson. She sits on a stool and holds two (2) tennis rackets in the their cases. The racket cases have her name in white [ALTHEA/GIBSON]. She wears all white and sits with her PL side facing the camera. She is seen smiling. In the lower right corner is the photographer credit in cursive text [Seawell].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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
- Transcription Available
- 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
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Key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- May 19, 1961
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2 × 6 1/4 × 1/8 in. (5.1 × 15.9 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson. Gold colored metal key with decorative engraving on one side. Handle of key is a "D". Raised type along side of key reads, [CITY OF DETROIT].
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- commemorative medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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
- Transcription Available
- 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
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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.
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Photograph of Althea Gibson wearing the Wightman Cup jacket
- Photograph by
- Seawell, Wallace, American, 1916 - 2007
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1957
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 7/16 × 7 1/4 in. (24 × 18.4 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 1/4 × 8 in. (26 × 20.3 cm)
- Description
- Black-and-white photograph of Althea Gibson posing in a white jacket while holding a racket. Printed on the bottom right corner of the photograph is "Seawell."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family, © Wallace Seawell
- Object number
- 2014.205.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Wallace Seawell. Permission required for use.
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Photograph of Althea Gibson shaking hands with opponent Louise Brough
- Photograph by
- Layne, Cecil, American
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- ca. 1957
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 13/16 × 7 5/8 in. (25 × 19.4 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 1/8 in. (25.4 × 20.7 cm)
- Description
- Black-and-white photograph of Althea Gibson shaking hands with opponent. Black stamp on back reads "PHOTO BY / CECIL LAYNE." A stamp below that reads "ASMP MEMBER / AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHERS."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©Estate of Cecil Layne. Permission required for use.