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I Always Wanted to Be Somebody
- Written by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Published by
- Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962
- Date
- 1958
- Medium
- cardboard, paper (fiber product) and ink
- Dimensions
- 8 3/4 x 6 x 1 in. (22.2 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm)
- Description
- A hard cover string bound 176 page book (a) written by Althea Gibson and edited by Ed Fitzgerald about the life and tennis career of Althea Gibson, the first black woman to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open. The paper wrap around jacket (b) is printed on the cover in the top third with a blue background with black text on the left side [ALTHEA GIBSON], there is a black and white bust photograph of Althea Gibson. In the middle third [I always wanted to be Somebody] appears in white on a black background, and the bottom third is black and white text on a red background. The verso features a white background with black text and a black and white photograph of Gibson playing tennis
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.158.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Harper Collins, 1958 (renewed 1986 Althea Gibson & Edward E. Fitzgerald). Permission required for use.
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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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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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Photograph of Althea Gibson with the US Nationals trophy and Mal Anderson
- Photograph by
- Layne, Cecil, American
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Mal Anderson, Australian, born 1935
- Date
- 1957
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 7 3/8 × 9 13/16 in. (18.7 × 25 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 8 1/16 × 10 in. (20.5 × 25.4 cm)
- Description
- Black-and-white photograph Althea Gibson of holding a trophy full of flowers, standing next to a man holding two different trophies. 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
- 2014.205.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Cecil Layne. Permission required for use.
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International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States of America
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1980
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 3 × 5 1/2 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 14 × 0.6 cm)
- Description
- Small booklet of the International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States that includes the constitution and lists of various national and international members.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © International Tennis Club of the United States of America. Permission required for use.
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Sport Illustrated Vol. 7 No. 10
- Published by
- Sports Illustrated, American, founded 1954
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- Sept. 2, 1957
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 11 9/16 × 8 3/8 × 1/8 in. (29.4 × 21.3 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Sport Illustrated Vol. 7 No. 10. The Sept. 2, 1957 issue of the magazine features a color image of Althea Gibson on the cover. She is wearing a dark jacket and a white shirt. She is looking at the camera and smiling. White text at the top of the cover reads “Sports Illustrated.” White text on the left side of the cover reads “ALTHEA / GIBSON / MEETS HER / BIGGEST TEST / AT / FOREST HILLS.” An article about Althea Gibson written by Sarah Palfrey is on page 28 of the magazine.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Sports Illustrated. Permission required for use.
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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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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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Case for the key to the City of Detroit presented to Althea Gibson
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Signed by
- Miriani, Louis C., American, 1897 - 1987
- Date
- May 19, 1961
- Medium
- cardboard
- Dimensions
- box lid: 8 7/8 × 2 3/8 × 7/16 in. (22.6 × 6 × 1.1 cm)
- box: 8 7/8 × 2 7/16 × 11/16 in. (22.5 × 6.2 × 1.7 cm)
- Description
- Case for the key to the city of Detroit. The case has a lid and a base. the inside of the lid has gold and black text that reads "This Key to the City of Detroit is presented to / Althea Gibson / Honorary Citizen / May 19, 1961" Hand written in blue ink is "Louis C. Miriani." On the left side of the box lid is the seal for the City of Detroit.
- Place used
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- commemoratives
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.4.2ab
- 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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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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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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Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan
- Created by
- Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1956
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)
- Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)
- Description
- A two inch silver medal with original box. The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Topic
- International affairs
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Patch for the International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States
- Created by
- International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States, American, founded 1931
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1980
- Medium
- felt
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 3/4 × 2 7/16 in. (7 × 6.2 cm)
- Description
- Gray patch in the shape of a shield. Across the upper right to the lower left quadrant are three (3) narrow diagonal lines in pink. In the upper left corner is a pair of crossed tennis rackets with two (2) tennis balls. In the lower right corner is the logo of the International Lawn Tennis Club.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- patches (costume accessories)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Althea Gibson holding a Wimbledon trophy plate
- Created by
- Michael Cole Camerawork, British, founded 1945
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- 1957-1958
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)
- Description
- In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson holds a Wimbledon trophy plate in her left hand and a bouquet of flowers in her right. An unidentified man taking a photograph and another unidentified person can be seen to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has the photographer's stamp.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Photography
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © AELTC / Michael Cole
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Informational sheet on the International Lawn Tennis Clubs colors
- Created by
- International Lawn Tennis Club of the United States, American, founded 1931
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- 1980
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 1/2 × 2 15/16 in. (14 × 7.5 cm)
- Description
- List of flags with different stripes associated with the different lawn tennis clubs. Countries [GREAT BRITAIN / U.S.A. / SWEDEN / ARGENTINE / SOUTH AFRICA / AUSTRALIA / FRANCE / NETHERLANDS / BELGIUM / DENMARK / INDIA / NEW ZEALAND].
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Sport Vol. 29 No. 3
- Published by
- Sport Magazine, American, 1946 - 2000
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
- Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
- Chamberlain, Wilt, American, 1936 - 1999
- Owned by
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Subject of
- San Francisco Giants, American, founded 1958
- Date
- 1960
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 10 7/8 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (27.6 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Sport (magazine) featuring cover images of Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Wilt Chamberlain, and Althea Gibson. Written in blue ink on the image of Althea Gibson is "Page 28."
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
- Object number
- 2014.205.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- © The Sport Gallery. Permission required for use.
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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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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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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