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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
    Topic
    Athletes
    Caricature and cartoons
    Golf
    Literature
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.158.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harper Collins, 1958 (renewed 1986 Althea Gibson & Edward E. Fitzgerald). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561cce1df-b84a-4c06-beed-e8393d88da07
  • Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt

    Created by
    Western Union, founded 1851
    Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
    Date
    July 30, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)
    Description
    A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].
    Place depicted
    Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    Athletes
    Communication
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de0348bf-fa24-41d2-b7c8-3178b30bb893
  • Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore

    Created by
    Western Union, founded 1851
    Cashmore, John, American, 1895 - 1961
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
    Date
    August 8, 1951
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore. It is stamped: [51 Aug 8].
    Place depicted
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    telegrams
    Topic
    Athletes
    Communication
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51bbbf033-2ed3-4688-b769-43476f554900
  • 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5be3e1e1a-ae5b-4eff-b088-f77a3fcb7f01
  • 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
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.19.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © International Tennis Club of the United States of America. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512c71ff5-c8d6-4c20-a1f9-b3df8dc7d37c
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sports Illustrated. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c28d8ce4-d047-4284-b767-c46ecc688e5a
  • 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ae861498-e5f1-47aa-89e4-2af6d6e12c47
  • 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5942940a9-d0a9-4026-9ad1-38b70a2227d1
  • 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
    Topic
    Athletes
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.4.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5281c6c3d-2e28-480f-b162-377704f78bab
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with travel gear

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 6 9/16 in. (21.6 x 16.7 cm)
    Description
    In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson stands in front of a "London Airport" sign in a trenchcoat with a travel bag, tennis racket, and purse.
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.1.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c75bd5b-2205-467e-a067-d1bbb6e38ab7
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson with Wightman Cup team

    Attributed to
    Stuart, D. R.
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1958
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 7/16 x 5 7/16 in. (8.7 x 13.8 cm)
    Description
    In this black-and-white photograph, the Wightman Cup team stands on a tennis court in front of a small table. Gibson stands third from the left.
    Place captured
    All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.1.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © D. R. Stuart.. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad8bd09a-1a3f-4247-8c43-1fd8965d177a
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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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564f51e15-24eb-4686-9cc0-f221c39e9928
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    Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan

    Created by
    Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani
    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    1956
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    silver
    Dimensions
    Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm)
    Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A two inch silver medal with original box. The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.
    Place made
    Pakistan, Asia
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    International affairs
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7fc4be9-9af1-48ed-8b1e-121bd500cefe
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    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)
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.19.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd554e1ecee-f22a-4fa2-8a58-1ff4b33e4a31
  • Photograph of Althea Gibson holding a Wimbledon trophy plate

    Created by
    Michael Cole Camerawork, British, founded 1945
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1957-1958
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)
    Description
    In this black-and-white photograph, Althea Gibson holds a Wimbledon trophy plate in her left hand and a bouquet of flowers in her right. An unidentified man taking a photograph and another unidentified person can be seen to the right of the photograph. The back of the photograph has the photographer's stamp.
    Place captured
    London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Photography
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © AELTC / Michael Cole
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8586e20-815b-40c8-84ca-ad6fed8ac082
  • 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
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.19.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556ff6c0b-1c14-4cef-958e-818b0ebb7893
  • 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
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Basketball
    Race relations
    Tennis
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545f6029e-7a8b-404d-8ec5-a6ea66f4eaf0
  • 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
    Topic
    Athletes
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b32207e-717b-4f41-b6d2-a7d327b6d2b7
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Tennis racquet used by Althea Gibson

    Owned by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Date
    mid 20th century - late 20th century
    On View
    Community/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
    Type
    rackets (sports equipment)
    Topic
    Tennis
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Donald Felder and family
    Object number
    2014.205.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd506efba4b-a8c9-4f51-9b4b-832948a6b655
  • 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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c1f9afcd-94ac-4b83-b286-5cf50ae1af47

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