Distributed by
Democratic National Committee, American, founded 1848
Printed by
Unidentified
Owned by
Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
Subject of
President Obama, Barack, American, born 1961
2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
Date
2012
Medium
ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
Dimensions
H x W x D: 24 7/16 × 3 15/16 × 3/16 in. (62 × 10 × 0.5 cm)
H x W (2018.107.13a): 5 5/16 × 3 1/4 in. (13.5 × 8.2 cm)
H x W (2018.107.13b): 5 5/16 × 3 1/4 in. (13.5 × 8.2 cm)
H x W (2018.107.13c): 5 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (13.9 × 8.5 cm)
H x W (2018.107.13d): 3 15/16 × 3 7/8 in. (10 × 9.9 cm)
H x W (2018.107.13e): 3 3/8 × 2 7/16 in. (8.5 × 6.2 cm)
H x W x D (2018.107.13f): 19 5/16 × 7/16 × 3/16 in. (49 × 1.1 × 0.5 cm)
Description
A group of five (5) journalist passes from the 2012 Democratic National Convention owned by Jim Vance. The passes are connected to a white lanyard with a metal clip (2018.107.13a) . The first pass (2018.107.13b) is orange with white text and an illustration of a crowd at center. Orange text above the image says “THURSDAY” The text at the top of the badge reads “American Changing Together September 6, 2012.” Text at the bottom of the badge reads “STADIUM PRESS.” The back of the pass features a black and white image and a description of the August 28, 1963 speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial. The second pass (2018.107.13c) is orange with white text and an illustration of a crowd at center. Orange text above the image says “TUES-WED” The text at the top of the badge reads “American Changing Together September 4-5, 2012.” Text at the bottom of the badge reads “ARENA PRESS.” The back of the pass features a black and white image and a description of the August 28, 1963 speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial. The third badge (2018.107.13d) is blue and grey with dark blue and white text. Text at the top of the badge says “DEMOCRATIC / NATIONAL / CONVENTION” next to a donkey. Text on the left side of the badge says “DNC 2012.” At the center of the badge is a sticker with the NBC logo and “JAMES / VANCE.” The back of the badge lists the conditions of the badge. The fourth badge (2018.107.13e) is white with black text and has the 2012 DNC convention logo at center. The text at the top of the badge reads “Pre-Convention / Credential / Charlotte Convention Center.” Text at the bottom of the badge reads “Valid: August 23 – September 2, 2012.” The back of the badge is identical to the front. The fifth badge (2018.107.13f) is green with white text and a color image of Time Warner Cable Arena at center. The top of the badge has the 2012 DNC logo and “2012 DEMOCRATIC / NATIONAL CONVENTION.” Printed in blue and black at the bottom of the badge on a white background is “PRE CONVENTION PHASE 2 / VALID ONLY / August 17 – September 3.” The back of the badge has two barcodes and the conditions of the badge.
Place used
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
passes (tickets)
Topic
Identity
Journalism
Local and regional
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
Object number
2018.107.13a-f
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5be59b960-0c99-4500-ab9f-c26bf9a8197c

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