Created by
Hampton University, American, founded 1868
Owned by
Dr. Brown, William Neal, American, 1919 - 2009
Date
1938
Medium
metal, enamel paint
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 1/2 x 1/16 in. (3.8 x 0.2 cm)
Description
Round gold metal Hampton Institute Adams Prize Debate medal. Raised banner, blue with gold lettering, across the top. The lettering reads [HAMPTON INSTITUTE]. The medal has a raised design featuring a “genie” style oil lamp, an open book, a shield, banners, and laurel leave. Raised lettering on the banners reads [ADAMS / PRIZE / DEBATE]. There is a circular metal loop at the top of the medal. The back is engraved with the inscription [W. Neal Brown / 1938]. Engraved lettering at the bottom reads [D&C / 1/510K.G.F.]
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Type
medals
Topic
Education
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
Oratory
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Zimmer, Long Time Partner of Dr. William Neal Brown
Object number
2012.127.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d79986a6-6183-4fe6-ae4f-1689810dc74f

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