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Postcard

Medium:
paper; ink
Dimensions:
Height x Width: 3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (8.89 × 13.97 cm)
Type:
Covers & Associated Letters
Date:
1918
Object number:
0.214896.12
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National Postal Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Postal Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8ae5c6b54-e771-4db4-868a-844376eaa708
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edanmdm:npm_0.214896.12

Introductory Video: Intersections: World Arts, Local Lives

Creator:
Smithsonian Magazine  Search this
Type:
Video recordings
Podcast
MIME Type:
video/mp4
Uploaded:
Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:00:00 EST
Topic:
Inventions  Search this
Innovations  Search this
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Smithsonian magazine's Museum Day September 25th 2010
Data Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
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edanmdm:podcasts_ca74c20f793947602a0c769b94b70a7a

Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan

Created by:
Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani  Search this
Owned by:
Althea Gibson, American, 1927 - 2003  Search this
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)
Type:
medals
Place made:
Pakistan, Asia
Date:
1956
Topic:
African American  Search this
International affairs  Search this
Sports  Search this
Tennis  Search this
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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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7fc4be9-9af1-48ed-8b1e-121bd500cefe
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2009.27.2ab
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Wightman Cup Medal

Created by:
United States Tennis Association, American, founded 1881  Search this
Subject of:
Althea Gibson, American, 1927 - 2003  Search this
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
H x W: 1 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (4.4 × 3.5 cm)
Type:
medals
Place depicted:
Edgeworth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1957
Topic:
African American  Search this
Sports  Search this
Tennis  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2009.27.4
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bb50d8b3-88e6-40cb-932f-493b6b0259c0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2009.27.4
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Certificate for French Croix de Guerre medal issued to Cpl. Lawrence L. McVey

Created by:
French Republic, French, founded 1792  Search this
Subject of:
Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey, Sr., American, 1897 - 1968  Search this
369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 17 7/8 × 22 3/16 in. (45.4 × 56.4 cm)
Type:
certificates
Place made:
France, Europe
Date:
March 2, 1928
Topic:
African American  Search this
Military  Search this
World War I  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
Object number:
2011.108.9.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd566a344d9-638b-4300-a502-8b6ebbc8f342
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.108.9.2
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Kourt King croquet game set manual from Rock Rest Tourist Home

Manufactured by:
Indiana Handle Company, Inc., American, founded 1932  Search this
Written by:
Unidentified  Search this
Owned by:
Clayton Sinclair, American  Search this
Hazel Sinclair, American  Search this
Subject of:
Rock Rest Tourist Home, American, 1948 - 1976  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Closed): 8 7/16 × 5 1/2 × 1/16 in. (21.5 × 14 × 0.1 cm)
H x W x D (Open): 8 7/16 × 7 × 1/16 in. (21.5 × 17.8 × 0.1 cm)
Type:
croquet sets
manuals
Place collected:
Kittery, York County, Maine, United States, North and Central America
Place made:
Paoli, Orange County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
Date:
mid 20th century
Topic:
African American  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Black interiors  Search this
Business  Search this
Recreation  Search this
Segregation  Search this
Sports  Search this
Travel  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, Inc.
Object number:
2011.12.32.6
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
The Rock Rest Tourist Home Collection
Classification:
Toys and Games
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5923ec6c2-9f4a-4d6a-9630-9a05eb1bd0fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2011.12.32.6
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1960 Olympic Bronze Medal for Men's 400M Hurdles awarded to Dick Howard

Received by:
Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967  Search this
Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Commissioned by:
Organizing Committee for the Games of the XVII Olympiad, Italian, 1958 - 1960  Search this
Italian National Olympic Committee, Italian, founded 1907  Search this
Designed by:
Giuseppe Cassioli, Italian, 1865 - 1942  Search this
Manufactured by:
Stabilimenti Artistici Fiorentini, Italian  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. (7 x 7 x 0.6 cm)
Type:
medals
Place depicted:
Rome, Roma, Italy, Europe
Place made:
Florence, Firenze, Italy, Europe
Date:
1960
Topic:
African American  Search this
Men  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
Object number:
2012.140.1
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd544a439ce-a2bd-4af9-8b9f-14b26684a137
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.140.1
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Olympic Diploma for Bronze Medal in the 400M Hurdles awarded to Richard Howard

Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Received by:
Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967  Search this
Signed by:
Avery Brundage, American, 1887 - 1975  Search this
Giulio Andreotti, Italian, 1919 - 2013  Search this
Designed by:
Elio Tomei, Italian  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 16 1/8 x 20 1/16 in. (41 x 51 cm)
Type:
diplomas
Place depicted:
Rome, Roma, Italy, Europe
Date:
1960
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
Object number:
2012.140.3
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Documents and Published Materials
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd561c38004-5431-44e6-b01f-81190a13ed4c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.140.3
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1984 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's Long Jump awarded to Carl Lewis

Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Received by:
Carl Lewis, American, born 1961  Search this
Commissioned by:
Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, American, 1978 - 1984  Search this
Designed by:
Giuseppe Cassioli, Italian, 1865 - 1942  Search this
Dugald Stermer, American, 1936 - 2011  Search this
Manufactured by:
Jostens, American, founded 1897  Search this
Medium:
silver, gold, ribbon
Dimensions:
With Ribbon: 19 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. (48.9 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm)
Type:
medals
Place depicted:
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1984
Topic:
African American  Search this
Men  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
Object number:
2013.126.12
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543a4b041-1e25-4989-b9b0-1a58bfcb9e1e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.126.12
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1988 Olympic Gold Medal for Men's Long Jump awarded to Carl Lewis

Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Received by:
Carl Lewis, American, born 1961  Search this
Commissioned by:
Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee, South Korean, 1981 - 1989  Search this
Designed by:
Giuseppe Cassioli, Italian, 1865 - 1942  Search this
Sung-chun Yang, Korean  Search this
Manufactured by:
Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation, South Korean, founded 1951  Search this
Medium:
silver, gold, ribbon
Dimensions:
With Ribbon: 19 7/8 x 2 3/8 x 3/8 in. (50.5 x 6 x 1 cm)
Type:
medals
Place depicted:
Seoul, South Korea, Asia
Date:
1988
Topic:
African American  Search this
Men  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
Object number:
2013.126.16
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d4ea19c9-d091-48bc-acf5-7e172cd7cc80
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.126.16

1992 Olympic Gold Medal awarded to Carl Lewis

Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Received by:
Carl Lewis, American, born 1961  Search this
Commissioned by:
Barcelona'92 Olympic Organizing Committee, Spanish, 1987 - 1992  Search this
Designed by:
Giuseppe Cassioli, Italian, 1865 - 1942  Search this
Xavier Corberó, Spanish, born 1935  Search this
Josep M. Trias, Spanish, born 1948  Search this
Manufactured by:
Royal Mint of Spain, Spanish, founded 1893  Search this
Medium:
silver, gold, ribbon
Dimensions:
With Ribbon: 18 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 3/8 in. (47.9 x 7.3 x 1 cm)
Type:
medals
Place depicted:
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
Date:
1992
Topic:
African American  Search this
Men  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
Object number:
2013.126.18
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5215247ce-872f-4ad3-8828-5e61f9d56907
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.126.18

Silver Bat awarded to Tony Gwynn

Manufactured by:
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., American, founded 1884  Search this
Owned by:
Anthony Keith Gwynn, American, 1960 - 2014  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
L x W (Width taken from widest part of the bat): 33 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 2 in. (86 × 6.4 × 5.1 cm)
Type:
bats
Place made:
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1997
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Baseball  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2014.256.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c71593b9-a9a3-4b9d-bd9f-41ecc0ba8022
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.256.1
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Poster of the character Old Bob playing a banjo with his mule Calamity Jane

Created by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper with linen backing
Dimensions:
H x W: 27 × 20 1/2 in. (68.6 × 52.1 cm)
Type:
posters
Place printed:
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1900
Topic:
African American  Search this
Caricature and cartoons  Search this
Instrumentalists (Musicians)  Search this
Minstrel (Music)  Search this
Minstrel shows  Search this
Stereotypes  Search this
Vaudeville  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2014.63.86
Restrictions & Rights:
Public domain
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
Racist and Stereotypical Objects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d067ff1-208d-464e-98a1-70f848c91906
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.63.86
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Bronze participation medal for the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Designed by:
Otto Placzek, German  Search this
Issued by:
International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894  Search this
Received by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
bronze
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 2 13/16 × 3/16 in. (7.1 × 0.5 cm)
Type:
medals
Place made:
Berlin, Germany, Europe
Date:
1936
Topic:
African American  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2014.89.8
Restrictions & Rights:
© International Olympic Committee
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52524358b-0e9d-42b7-b970-ddb80ce411cd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.89.8
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Bayou Classic trophy awarded to Southern University Jaguars

Manufactured by:
Waterford Crystal, Irish, founded 1783  Search this
Subject of:
Bayou Classic, founded 1974  Search this
Dawson Odums, American  Search this
Grambling State University, American, founded 1901  Search this
Southern University at New Orleans, American, founded 1956  Search this
Medium:
crystal (lead glass) , metal , wood and felt
Dimensions:
H x W x D (trophy): 22 × 8 × 8 in. (55.9 × 20.3 × 20.3 cm)
H x W x D (base): 3 3/4 × 10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (9.5 × 26.7 × 26.7 cm)
H x W x D (Trophy on base): 25 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (64.8 × 26.7 × 26.7 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place used:
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
Date:
2014
Topic:
African American  Search this
American South  Search this
Associations and institutions  Search this
Education  Search this
Football  Search this
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Southern University System, Southern University and A&M College, University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University
Object number:
2015.149
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5964388dc-6a76-4bb6-b5b2-ecc68e271762
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.149
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Coin from the 1968 Olympics attached to a chain and worn by Tommie Smith

Issued by:
Mexican Mint, Mexican, founded 1535  Search this
Worn by:
Tommie Smith, American, born 1944  Search this
Medium:
silver and metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 16 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (41.9 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
Type:
commemoratives
necklaces
coins
Place used:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Place made:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
Date:
1968
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
Black power  Search this
Civil Rights  Search this
Olympics  Search this
Sports  Search this
Track and field  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2015.231.3
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Coins and Currency
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59271fc10-0601-4685-b6a9-5cb2cb5c875c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.231.3
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Trophy awarded to golfer Ethel Funches

Issued by:
United Golf Association, 1925 - 1965  Search this
Received by:
Ethel Funches, American, 1913 - 2010  Search this
Medium:
metal and wood
Dimensions:
H x W x D (a.): 30 1/2 × 10 × 8 1/2 in. (77.5 × 25.4 × 21.6 cm)
H x W x D (b.): 4 11/16 × 5 3/8 × 1/16 in. (11.9 × 13.7 × 0.2 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place used:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1968
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Golf  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Grand Niece Angela Kenion-Wynn in Memory of Ethel P. Funches
Object number:
2015.249.1ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d53f066-c958-4cef-bb9c-bf12afbe5c5d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2015.249.1ab
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Trophy for NFL Player of the Year awarded to Jim Brown

Distributed by:
Sporting News, American, founded 1886  Search this
Subject of:
Jim Brown, American, 1936 - 2023  Search this
Medium:
metal with wood and paint
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 15 1/4 × 8 13/16 × 12 in. (38.7 × 22.4 × 30.5 cm)
Type:
trophies (prizes)
Place used:
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1957
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Football  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Jock Michael Smith Collection
Object number:
2016.107.1
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title:
Jock Michael Smith Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d2f3ca75-298e-4f3c-bffd-70bf7911683d
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.107.1

Tribute certificate from City of Los Angeles in memory of Onie B. Granville

Issued by:
City of Los Angeles, American, founded 1835  Search this
Subject of:
Onie Burnett Granville, American, 1916 - 1998  Search this
J. Michael Carey, American  Search this
Mark Ridley-Thomas, American, born 1954  Search this
John Ferraro, American, 1924 - 2001  Search this
Nate N. Holden, American, born 1929  Search this
Joel Wachs, American, born 1939  Search this
Bank of Finance, American, 1964 - 1981  Search this
Medium:
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions:
H x W (a): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (28 × 21.6 cm)
H x W (b (open)): 12 1/16 × 18 15/16 in. (30.6 × 48.1 cm)
H x W (b (closed)): 12 1/16 × 9 1/2 in. (30.6 × 24.1 cm)
Type:
certificates
Place made:
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
Date:
September 9, 1998
Topic:
African American  Search this
Activism  Search this
American West  Search this
Business  Search this
Finance  Search this
Government  Search this
Labor  Search this
Men  Search this
Urban life  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Natalie Finney Mallard in memory of her Uncle Onie Burnett Granville
Object number:
2016.33.3ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd528354b32-4125-4ffb-bc29-36c3b19923f5
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2016.33.3ab
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Police Gazette Championship Belt and presentation case awarded to Ezzard Charles

Issued by:
National Police Gazette, American, 1845 - 1977  Search this
Received by:
Ezzard Mack Charles, American, 1921 - 1975  Search this
Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Medium:
copper alloy
Dimensions:
H x W x D (Belt): 9 3/4 × 41 3/4 × 1 in. (24.8 × 106 × 2.5 cm)
H x W x D (Case): 3 × 45 × 12 in. (7.6 × 114.3 × 30.5 cm)
Type:
belts (costume accessories)
cases (containers)
Place depicted:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1948
Topic:
African American  Search this
Athletes  Search this
Boxing  Search this
Sports  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Charles in loving memory of Ezzard Charles
Object number:
2017.28.2.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c7c94d27-739f-4c09-93eb-14bd51d49bc3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2017.28.2.1-.2
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