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    Muhammad Ali v. Floyd Patterson boxing ticket

    Distributed by
    Inter-Continental Promotions, Inc.
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Patterson, Floyd, American, 1935 - 2006
    Date
    1963
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Description
    A yellow admission ticket for a boxing match between Champion Muhammad Ali and Challenger Floyd Patterson. The ticket is made of yellow paper with red and black ink on it. There are two photo portraits visible next to Ali and Patterson's names. The back of the ticket is blank.
    Place used
    Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.194.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546440bb6-1ddd-4f2a-be6e-5c7a51119545
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    Boxing glove signed by Jack Johnson

    Manufactured by
    Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, American, 1919 - 1960
    Signed by
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Date
    1919-1945
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    leather, cotton
    Dimensions
    11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (29.2 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm)
    Description
    Burgundy leather left handed boxing glove with tan cotton tie. A white tag on top of the wrist reads “Ken-Wel / BRAND” in blue text. The bottom of the glove has lacing with white cloth ties. The top of the glove is padded. Inner lining of glove is red and white. The glove is inscribed on top in black ink. The inscription reads “Jack Johnson / Former Heavyweight / Champion / of the world / U.S.A.”
    Place made
    Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    gloves
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Men
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.115
    Restrictions & Rights
    No known copyright restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9811b46-51c0-4979-a8a5-b1829a98fb6e
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    Pinback button for the New York Black Yankees

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    New York Black Yankees, American, 1932 - 1948
    Date
    1932 - 1948
    Medium
    ink, metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.2 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    New York Black Yankees button with metal pin back. The front of the button has a white background with a blue line drawing of a baseball with shading at the bottom and two crossed baseball bats at the top. There is blue text at the center that reads "N.Y. BLACK YANKEES."
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.171.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56709208d-d25b-4ab3-bb7e-3bb40c6ea2fd
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    Season ticket for the St. Louis Browns baseball team

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Baltimore Orioles, American, founded 1901
    Date
    1953
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 × 1 5/16 in. (13.8 × 3.3 cm)
    Description
    A light brown season ticket for the St. Louis Browns American League Baseball with black and red text throughout. The ticket is for a game on July 18, 1953 and is a special reserved seat ticket. The ticket is for section E, Row 1, Seat 13. Additional text is on the back.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    admission tickets
    Topic
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.183.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c0402da-2b47-4473-8923-3800fd7f7828
  • Ali & Frazier, Philadelphia 2003

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3371pixels × 2435pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 2003. The two are featured next to one another in their boxing robes. Ali, left, is seated and is wearing a silk Everlast robe. Frazier, right, is standing wearing a silk robe with flowers on it. The background has a structure to make it look like they are inside a boxing ring.
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f036667-26a8-4e3b-bc53-18723c9a09b7
  • Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym

    Photograph by
    Satterwhite, Al, American
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 × 12 15/16 in. (48.3 × 32.9 cm)
    Caption
    In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
    Description
    A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The low-angle photograph, features Ali shirtless, with Everlast boxing shorts. His left hand, ungloved, punches up towards a speed bag, while his right hand, ungloved, is in a fist at his midline. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
    Place depicted
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    inkjet prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
    Object number
    2017.35.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b690226-5e3c-41e4-a82d-7e92ed3f9a93
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    Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
    Date
    1910
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with card stock and adhesive
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In the photo, Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson. Two officials also stand in the ring. Their names are written in ink on their images. There postcard has been mailed and there is writing and a green one cent stamp on the reverse of the postcard.
    Place captured
    Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.36.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5904ad966-2cc2-4585-b241-6d5e405b2ed3
  • Desk diary for 1987 used by Chris Dundee

    Manufactured by
    WHSmith, founded 1828
    Owned by
    Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    paper , leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 7/8 in. (16.5 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm)
    Description
    A red, leather bound desk diary for the year 1987.The year is embossed in upper right corner of the cover and on the lower bottom of the spine. Black text on the cover reads: [WHSmith / Desk Diary / (faded text) to page]. On the back is a faded white sticker with a barcode in the upper left. Gold embossed lettering on the lower right corner of the back reads [WHS 90]. The interior pages contain sticky notes, penned notes and markings, mainly of people's phone numbers.
    Place used
    Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    appointment books
    Topic
    Boxing
    Business
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
    Object number
    2012.123.5.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd548b393d1-1c5e-4823-8eb2-12b5c4d2c332
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    Postcard of Buck Leonard Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Leonard, Walter Fenner "Buck", American, 1907 - 1997
    Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in faded black ink at the top of the card is "Walter F. Buck Leonard." The plaque has a depiction of Leonard in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WALTER FENNER LEONARD / "BUCK" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1933 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Walter F. (Buck) Leonard / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd576e8414f-a990-469b-a78a-323e159bb0b5
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    Pennant for the New York Cuban Stars

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    New York Cuban Stars, American, 1907 - 1932
    Date
    1907 - 1932
    Medium
    paint on felt
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 5/16 x 26 1/2 x 3/16 in. (18.6 x 67.3 x 0.5 cm)
    Description
    Triangular New York Cuban Stars felt baseball pennant. The pennant is primarily made of brown felt with a strip of white felt stitched to the left edge with four brown tassels. There is a green, white, and orange screen-printed image of a baseball player sliding into home plate with the catcher standing behind the plate, ready to catch the baseball coming towards him. There is white text next to the image that reads "NEW YORK CUBAN STARS."
    Place depicted
    Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    pennants
    Topic
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.171.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd505d9689f-e1b4-43da-84f3-286fe267ed72
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    Pinback button for the Philadelphia Stars

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Philadelphia Stars, American, 1933 - 1952
    Date
    1933 - 1952
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    Medium
    ink, metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.2 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    Philadelphia Stars button with metal pin back. The front of the button has three horizontal bands. The tope and bottom bands are red while the center band is white with red text that reads "PHILADELPHIA STARS."
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.171.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f992fd01-8c6a-4ba1-9cf9-af34d2d09bd8
  • The Adviser Weekly vol. 1 no. 3

    Written by
    The Adviser Weekly, American
    Published by
    Congo, JNO. O. Advertising and Printing Services, American
    Edited by
    Congo, JNO. O.
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Sally J. Jr., American, 1913 - 1981
    Dr. Heard, Albert, American
    Date
    August 10, 1934
    Medium
    ink on newsprint
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 10 7/8 × 7 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.7 × 18.9 × 0.1 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 10 7/8 × 14 7/8 × 1/16 in. (27.7 × 37.8 × 0.1 cm)
    Description
    The Adviser Weekly vol. 1 no. 3, featuring an open letter from the United Economic & Commercial League (U. E. & C. League) and a photograph of the league’s president, Dr. Albert Heard. The magazine is printed on two (2) sheets of folded white newsprint with black print and black-and-white photographs. The top fourth of the front cover is the masthead. The masthead is in a white field with the magazine title, date, price, and print run quantity in black text that reads, [THE ADVISER WEEKLY / A News Review Magazine / AUGUST 10, 1934 PRICE FREE 5000 THIS ISSUE]. Below and centered is a box with black text advertising a popularity contest held by the magazine. The text reads, [Who Are the Most Pop- / ular Girls in St. Louis? / $100.00 in cash prizes will / be given to the ten most / popular girls in the Adviser / Weekly’s popularity con- / test. >> See rules and entry / blank on page 4.]. On the left side of the box are the news items featured in this issue and on the right side of the box are the news items featured in every issue. The bottom half of the magazine features [AN OPEN LETTER / From the U. E. & C. League] highlighting the one year anniversary of the league and an interview with the league’s founder and president, Dr. Albert Heard. The magazine has articles related to fashion, sport, health, night life, and business, as well as meal suggestions, recipes, and advertisements for local businesses. This magazine issue is eight (8) pages, including the front and back covers.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place printed
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    American West
    Business
    Cooking and dining
    Fashion
    Health
    Journalism
    Literature
    Mass media
    Nightlife
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.272
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c5596c8d-3554-4bf9-b1c9-5a6cddba1e1b
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    Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team

    Created by
    MacGregor, American
    Subject of
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Date
    1954
    Medium
    cork , rubber , wool , cotton , leather and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 3 x 3 in. (7 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
    Description
    A white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    baseballs
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.62.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d12bf56-1a51-4338-8e87-83c2a4614c4e
  • Photograph of Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella with Brooklyn Dodger teammates

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    Campanella, Roy, American, 1921 - 1993
    Reese, Pee Wee, American, 1918 - 1999
    Snider, Duke, American, 1926 - 2011
    Roe, Preacher, American, 1916 - 2008
    Hodges, Gilbert "Gil" Ray, American, 1924 - 1972
    Furillo, Carl Anthony, American, 1922 - 1989
    Los Angeles Dodgers, American, founded 1883
    Date
    1955
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/16 × 14 in. (28.1 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Black and white photograph of Jackie Robinson with teammates of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Seven men total, standing with one leg out of the dug out (man on left has his PR leg out of the dug out with no glove on, while the other six men on the right have their PL leg out of the dugout and gloves on their PL hands, resting on their knees. From left to right: Carl Furillo, Jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Preacher Roe, Gil Hodges. Their uniforms are all white, with Dodgers written diagonally across the front with their numbers in the bottom right corner of the jersey. Each individual is wearing a baseball cap with a "B" on the front of the crown. There is a handwritten note, in blue ink, across Jackie Robinson's (second from left) chest, reading "Jackie/ Robinson/ at/ Ebbets/ Field/ in (illegible)/M J." On the reverse, also in blue ink, in the bottom right hand corner, reads "Jackie Robinson & "Compy" Brooklyn Dodger/1948?"
    Place depicted
    New York City, Brooklyn County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Men
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gifted with pride from Ellen Brooks
    Object number
    2014.167.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fefee423-f2cd-4c3a-b6d3-0d0001d10e68
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    California Rodeo, Salinas, 1919

    Photograph by
    M.B. Marcell, American, 1869 - 1939
    Produced by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    1919
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with ink
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 × 5 in. (7.6 × 12.7 cm)
    H x W (Card): 3 1/2 × 5 7/16 in. (8.9 × 13.8 cm)
    Description
    This real photo postcard features an image of a man riding a bull. The man and bull are in the center of the postcard with onlookers standing behind the fence in the distance. The man is wearing fur chaps, cowboy boots, a long sleeve shirt and a vest. The bull's hind legs are off of the ground. The bottom left corner contains text that reads [CALIFORNIA RODEO / SALINAS 1919]. Text on the bottom right reads [OFFICIAL PHOTO / #45 BY / MARCELL] [CALIFORNIA RODEO / SALINAS 1919] [OFFICIAL PHOTO / #45 BY / MARCELL]. The back of the postcard contains scribbled, illegible text. The word [POST CARD] is printed at the top with the words [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS] separating the card into two sections. Text marks the spot for postage in the top right corner. The word [AZO] repeats forming a square with a triange in each corner. The words [PLACE / STAMP / HERE] are printed inside the square.
    Place captured
    Salinas, Monterey County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    American West
    Photography
    Sports
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.37.35.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5504889b5-466d-4d8d-b44c-2c1d06cec7eb
  • Ken Griffey, Jr., Chicago 1994

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Griffey, Ken Jr., American, born 1969
    Seattle Mariners, American, founded 1977
    Date
    1994
    Medium
    digital
    Description
    An image of Ken Griffey, Jr. mid-swing. The image is taken from the ground up showing Griffey as he extends his arms forward to swing his bat. He is dressed in his Seattle Mariners uniform. The outline of a stadium is visible in the background.
    Place depicted
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Baseball
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.37
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e1e67b-3249-464c-ac6f-a704fd10e252
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    Corner stool from Dundee's 5th St. Gym

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Used by
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Date
    ca. 1973
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    wood, paint
    Dimensions
    H x W: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in. (41.9 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm)
    Description
    A four-legged wooden stool that has been painted red.
    Place used
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    stools
    Topic
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.19.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd587520d21-2bcf-46f7-b2be-b184a0628641
  • Diary from 1973

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on paper , leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. (10.3 x 7 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    A small, red, leather bound diary for the year 1973. The cover has faded gold embossing that reads: [DIARY WITH INDEXED / MEMORANDUM]. Along the bottom of the back cover, gold embossing reads: [GENUINE LEATHER]. Inside, the title page has a sign of the Zodiac with black lettering. There are notes and markings in the pages and a small typed schedule between pages fourteen and fifteen.
    Place used
    Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    diaries
    Topic
    Boxing
    Business
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
    Object number
    2012.123.5.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5687928b3-865e-4bb9-9e35-581f172ece7b
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    Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali

    Created by
    Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
    Owned by
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    ca. 1973
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    leather, padding, cloth, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)
    Caption
    It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.
    Description
    Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.
    Place collected
    Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    headgear
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.19.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a5a8689-3d5d-4937-9685-c95093c4b164
  • Ken Landreaux, LA Dodgers

    Created by
    Adams, Charles C., American
    Subject of
    Landreaux, Ken, American, born 1954
    Los Angeles Dodgers, American, founded 1883
    Date
    1980s
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper , cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Chromogenic print of LA Dodgers' Ken Landreaux. Landreaux is on the phone inside the LA Dodgers dugout. The back of the photograph has an inscription about the subject of the photograph and the photographer's information.
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles C. Adams
    Object number
    2011.171.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Charles Adams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56252e15d-3afc-43ac-92ac-4c38b8286010

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