Jesse Owens Collection

Finding Aid and Inventory

       

Series XII: Tributes/Awards/Artifacts

 (NOTE: ARCO numbers refer to an inventory sponsored by ARCO, which affixed numbers to many items.  Image numbers refer to the photograph of the artifact.) 

Box 8                                                                                       054-162-5 

  1. Framed photograph of Owens standing with Barry Goldwater, an unidentified man and holding an American flag (ARCO     #40): n.d. (Image 061)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens standing with Jim Coleman, his wife and an unidentified man (ARCO #60): n.d. (Image 062)
  3. Framed photograph of Owens, Tom Harmon and one other unidentified man (ARCO #6): n.d. (Image 063)
  4. Framed photograph of Owens sitting in the Munich stadium with a woman wearing a floppy hat during the 1972 Summer Olympics: 1972 (Image 064)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens, Larry Snyder and two unidentified men at a banquet  (ARCO #14): n.d. (Image 065)
  6. Framed photograph of Owens holding a framed poster that says “How to Build a Winner” at top, with unidentified man looking on (ARCO #5): n.d. (Image 066)
  7. Framed photograph of Owens, Barry Goldwater, an unidentified older man and an unidentified young man wearing a uniform, with all four holding a basketball that says “BCI”: n.d. (Image 067)
  8. Framed membership certificate to Owens from the Marriotts Cambelback Golf Club (ARCO #69): June 1, 1979 (Image 068)
  9. Framed photograph of Owens with group outdoors (no one identified, woman in middle of group) (ARCO #41): n.d. (Image 069)
  10. Framed photograph of Owens in “Ohio” running togs: n.d. (Glass is cracked and photo is somewhat water-damaged; original in photo archives)
  11. Framed photograph of Owens in “OHIO” sweatshirt and sweatpants (ARCO #12): ca. 1932-35 (original in photo archives)

Box 9                                                                                       054-162-4 

  1. Framed proclamation of “Jesse Owens Day” by City of Columbus, Ohio (ARCO #53): Nov. 13, 1975 (Image 048)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens, right hand raised, with child at left (ARCO #17): n.d. (Image 049)
  3. Framed photograph of Owens with Earley Wynn at right and unidentified man at left (ARCO #9): n.d. (Image 050)
  4. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens by the Broward (County, Fla.) Community College: n.d. (Image 051)
  5. Framed certificate of entrance for Owens into the Drake Relays Hall of Fame (ARCO #65): n.d. (Image 052)
  6. Framed line drawing of Owens (head and shoulders), [possibly by Harty] (ARCO #73): n.d. (Image 053)
  7. Framed photograph of unidentified man in a turban tying a bandana around Owens’ head (ARCO #75): n.d. (Image 054)
  8. Framed photograph of Owens crossing finish line first in a race at Ohio Stadium, with three signatures  in lower righthand corner of photo: n.d. (Image 055)
  1. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens by Boy Scouts of America, for his “service rendered in connection with the 50th anniversary celebration” (ARCO #4): Sept. 17, 1960 (Image 056)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens, holding a pen, with unidentified man: n.d. (Image 057)
  3. Framed composite of drawings of Owens, other “Charter Members Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame 1978”: 1978 (Image 058)
  4. Framed photograph of Owens with unidentified young man, both holding a Varsity Letter S: n.d. (Image 059)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens shaking hands with Foy Draper, both dressed for competition, with crowd behind them (ARCO #74): n.d. (Image 060)

Box 10                                                                                     054-162-6 

  1. Framed certificate of award from Ohio State University Class of 1916 to Owens for “meritorious service to humanity and our alma mater” (ARCO #72): 1961 (Image 036)
  2. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Safety and Massachusetts State Police: n.d. (Image 037)
  3. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens from Boys Club of Minneapolis (ARCO #31): 1972 (Image 038)
  4. Framed certificate of award to Owens from Ohio State University Athletic Council on Intercollegiate Athletics, awarding him a Varsity O in Track and Field 1933-34-35-36: n.d. (Image 039)
  5. Framed proclamation by City of Reading, Pa., making Owens an honorary citizen (ARCO #69): Feb. 13, 1973 (Image 040)
  6. Framed certificate for outstanding performance, awarding Owens “One Attaboy” (ARCO #67): n.d. (Image 041)
  7. Framed award of honor presented to Owens by the Chicago Housewives Association (ARCO #70): June 21, 1960 (Image 042)
  8. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens by Special Olympics Program of Arizona (ARCO #30): Nov. 27, 1978 (Image 043)
  9. Framed certificate of membership presented to Owens by the Motor City Traffic Club of Detroit (ARCO #37): Sept. 27, 1979 (Image 044)
  10. Framed, autographed photograph to Owens from Elliott Roosevelt, with inscription (ARCO #19): Aug. 1, 1978 (Image 045)
  11. Framed certificate of appreciation to Jesse Owens from Stockton (Calif.) Police Youth Activities (ARCO #68): n.d. (Image 046)
  12. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens from the Automotive Service Industry Association for his participation in the ASIA National Convention (ARCO #71): n.d. (Image 047)

Box 11                                                                        161-86.1-1 

  1. Wood laminated copy of Congressional Record: July 28, 1975 (Image 013)
  2. Framed, autographed photograph of Dorian Harwood to Ruth Owens: n.d. (Image 014)
  3. Framed poem with title, “The Inimitable,” and signed “For Ruth, my salute to Jesse” from Greg Bell: c.1980 (Image 015)
  4. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens: n.d. (post-it note says “March 1978”) (Image 016)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens shaking hands with Willi Brandt and signed by Brandt “To Jesse Owens with kindest regards” (ARCO #62): n.d. (Image 017)
  6. Framed, autographed photograph of Debby Morgan to Ruth Owens: n.d. (Image 018)
  7. Wood laminated resolution by City of Tucson, Arizona, re: Owens’ death: April 7, 1980 (Image 019)
  8. Artwork depicting Owens speaking at an Adcraft Club of Detroit event: March 15, 1968 (Image 020)
  9. Framed notice proclaiming Owens has been named an admiral in the “Tuttle Creek Navy” of Manhattan, Kansas: April 12, 1972 (Image 021)
  10. Framed photograph of Owens and two unidentified men: n.d. (Image 022)
  11. Wood laminated resolution of appreciation to Owens from Recreation Park Commission of San Francisco: July 10, 1975 (Image 023)
  12. Framed certificate of recognition for Owens’ service as honorary meet director for the Georgia Olympics II and III: n.d. (Image 024)
  13. Framed photograph of Owens in starting position for a race, with inscription “To Jack,” signed “Jesse”: n.d. (Image 025)
  14. Framed proclamation making Owens a Distinguished American Citizen by the American Citizenship Center: Oct. 12, 1971 (Image 026)
  15. Framed proclamation of “Jesse Owens Day” by the Governor of Arizona: April 2, 1980 (Image 027)
  16. Framed notice of appointment by the Governor of Alabama making Owens an honorary lieutenant colonel aide-de-camp in the Alabama State Militia, signed by George C. Wallace: July 7, 1972 (Image 028)

Box 12                                                                        054-162-3,4 

  1. Framed photograph of Owens and an unidentified Boy Scout: n.d. (Image 029)
  2. Wood plaque honoring Owens, by the south Central Los Angeles Athletic Club Inc.: March 19, 1974 (Image 030)
  1. Wood laminated plaque presenting Owens with the “Community Service Award from Blood Services in recognition of providing the gift of life,” signed by W. Quinn Jordan (ARCO #52): n.d. (Image 031)
  2. Wood plaque “From the birthplace of Jesse Owens, presented to Jesse Owens, a native of Lawrence County, Alabama, who achieved greatness as an athlete and as a man”: Nov. 1, 1971 (Image 032)
  3. Wood plaque to Owens of “Greyhound Facts about Champions,” with engraving of likeness of Owens: n.d. (Image 033)
  4. Wood plaque of appreciation to Owens from Motor City Traffic Club of Detroit and the Detroit Police Athletic League (ARCO #36): Sept. 27, 1979 (Image 034)
  5. Wood plaque with inscription of Jaycees creed: Aug. 7, 1968 (Image 035)

Box 13                                                                        161-308-1-4 

  1. German Olympics newspaper (in German with some English): July 1936
  2. German Olympics newspaper (in German with some English): August 1936
  3. New York Herald Tribune: Aug. 2, 1936
  4. New York Herald Tribune: Aug. 3, 1936
  5. New York Herald Tribune: Aug. 4, 1936
  6. German newspaper, May 9: 1975
  7. German magazine (“Quick,”): n.d.
  8. German Olympic Journal (in German): 1936
  9. Plastic figurine depicting runner wearing track outfit, commemorating Owens’ birthday, with inscription “Happy Birthday from BK’s staff”: n.d. (Image 001)
  10. Wood and metal plaque recognizing Owens as member of the Order of the Royal Sceptre and the Realm of Recreation: n.d. (Image 002)
  11. White jogging suit jacket with blue and red stripes on shoulders: n.d. (Image 003)
  12. Tie with small imprints of red-and-white golf bags and tee flags, with tag “Made expressly for Bogie Busters” on back: n.d. (Image 004)
  13. Tie with small imprints of red-and-white Olympic torches: n.d. (Image 005)
  14. Tie with small imprints of white Olympic Games logo: n.d. (Image 006)
  15. Tie with small imprints of white and yellow golf bags with clubs: n.d. (Image 007)
  16. Tie with small imprints of “Up with People”: n.d. (Image 008)
  17. Gold-colored golf ball with logo, “Club de Golf Mexico”: n.d. (Image 009)
  18. Metal belt buckle with inscription “American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976” with tag “Officially recognized commemorative of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration: 1976 (Image 010)
  19. Metal lapel pin with “Gast” (guest) typed on green border along bottom: n.d. (Image 011)
  20. Two event passes with “ODM Owens Ehrengast”: Munich Olympics: 1972 (Image 012)

Box 14                                                                        054-322-7cd 

  1. Commemorative coins from 1980 Moscow Summer Games: 1980
  2. Rule books, guidelines, correspondence, meetings materials: 1936, 1969-1977
  3. Visitor’s Guide from 1984 Olympic Summer Games: 1984
  4. Programs, correspondence, brochures: 1978-1980, 1984
  5. Box set of Organization of the Games in Rome, History of the Games, Results of XVII Olympiad – Rome 1960

     Box 15                                                                        054-322-8cd

  1. Athletic bag with “EasTech: Home of Champions” imprinted on the side: n.d. (Image 070)
  2. Plastic plaque with raised gold figure of runner in starting blocks (missing inscription): n.d. (Image 071)
  3. Bronze-looking medal from 1977 ARCO Jesse Owens Games in blue felt box (Image 072)
  4. Silver-looking medal from 1977 ARCO Jesse Owens Games in blue felt box (Image 073)
  5. Bronze-looking medal from 1977 ARCO Jesse Owens Games in blue felt box (Image 074)
  6. Silver-looking medal from 1977 ARCO Jesse Owens Games in blue felt box (Image 075)
  7. Ribbon with “ARCO” typed down the middle on both sides: n.d. (Image 076)
  8. Medal from 1973 Gahanna Huddle (Image 077)
  9. Nameplate from Jesse Owens’ desk: n.d. (Image 078)
  10. Three ink stamps with Owens’ name and office address on them: n.d. (Image 079)

     Box 16                                                                        054-162-7 

  1. Framed proclamation by Governor of Alabama declaring July 7, 1972, as “United States Olympic Team Day”: June 28, 1972 (Image 080)
  2. Framed proclamation by Cleveland Mayor Carl B. Stokes designating March 29, 1968 “Jesse Owens Day”: March 26, 1968 (Image 081)
  3. Wood plaque to Owens from Dallas Park and Recreation Department (ARCO #32): n.d. (Image 082)
  4. Wood plaque with metal “E” affixed to it on left side and seal of Boy Scouts of America: n.d. (Image 083)
  5. Metal plaque to Owens from United Way of Michigan: Dec. 5, 1974 (Image 084)
  6. Metal plaque of appreciation to Owens from Boy Scouts of America Rocky Mountain Council, Pueblo, Colo.: April 29, 1977 (Image 085)
  7. Wood plaque from Salvation Army Advisory Council (ARCO #47): n.d. (Image 086)
  1. Wood plaque from Salvation Army to Ruth Owens in celebration of its centennial and in recognition of Jesse Owens' service: 1980 (Image 087)
  2. Wood plaque of Sword of Hope Award to Owens from the New York City Division of the American Cancer Society: n.d. (Image 088)
  3. Wood plaque from the third annual Mark T. Skinner Special Olympics “dedicated to the memory of Jess Owens”: May 23, 1980 (Image 089)

Box 17                                                                        141-29-1 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens from the Phoenix Urban League honoring him with the Distinguished Citizen Award: 1973 (Image 105)
  2. Framed resolution issued in conjunction with honorary doctorate of Athletic Arts from Ohio State University: Dec. 15, 1972 (Image 106)
  3. Wood plaque to Owens from Boys’ Clubs of America, Celebrity Golf Open: 1977 (Image 107)
  4. Key to the city of Montreal, hung on wood plaque, with Olympic logo: 1976 (Image 108)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens from Palmdale Elementary School, Phoenix, Arizona: 1973 (Image 109)
  6. Wood plaque of “Great American Award” to Owens from Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council, Exploring Division: 1976 (Image 110)
  7. Statuette with four lions carved onto top (no identifying features but could be possible Berlin monument, “Seiger Soi Lei”, symbolizing North, South, East and West guardianship of Berlin): n.d. (Image 111)
  8. Wood plaque to Owens in recognition of “outstanding community service” from the Asbury Park Department of Community Affairs: Oct. 28, 1978 (Image 112)
  9. Wood plaque with brass bowler hat affixed to it from Advertising Club of Greater St. Louis, electing Owens into Order of the “Brass Hats”: Sept. 26, 1972 (Image 113)
  10. Key to the City of Flint, Michigan, presenter unknown: n.d. (Image 114)
  11. Key to the City of Detroit, Michigan, presented by Mayor Coleman A. Young: n.d. (Image 115)
  12. Wood plaque to Owens from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, Dallas, Texas, for his “outstanding service to youth”: 1975 (Image 116)
  13. Wood plaque with key affixed to it from the City of Gary, Indiana: May 10, 1978 (Image 117)
  14. Key to the City of San Bernardino, Calif., presented by Mayor W. R. "Bob" Holcomb: n.d. (Image 118)
  15. Wood plaque with key affixed to it from City of Bloomington, Minnesota: n.d. (Image 119)
  1. Wood plaque to Owens from the Greater Spokane (Washington) Sports Association and Spokane Chamber of Commerce, presented at the Inland Empire Sports Award Banquet: Feb. 5, 1969 (Image 120)
  2. Wood plaque with “Jesse Owens” engraved on a brass sphinx figure: n.d. (Image 121)

Box 18                                                                        141-29-2 

  1. Wood plaque from City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department recognizing Owens’ involvement in the Jesse Owens Track and Field Meet: June 25, 1977 (Image 092)
  2. Round ivory lamp from “Le Comite Olympique Ivoirien a M. Jesse Owens”: April 1971 (Image 093)

Box 19                                                                        141-29-3 

  1. Wood plaque from unknown organization, with metal trophy cup affixed to it recognizing Owens “for outstanding service to youth”: n.d. (Image 090)
  2. Wood plaque on stand awarding Owens with honorary membership in the Professional Golfers Association: May 17, 1979 (Image 091)

Box 20                                                                        141-29-4 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens from Boys Clubs of Broward County (Fla.) at its 8th annual dinner-auction: Feb. 8, 1975 (Image 094)
  2. Program from Olympic Games Stamp Ceremony and two commemorative silver coins with Owens on one side: Aug. 17, 1972 (Image 095)
  3. Framed photograph of Owens and two men, with inscription to Ruth Owens: c. 1968 (Image 096)
  4. Wood plaque from the Varsity Club of Chicago recognizing Owens’ appointment as Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s personal representative to the Melbourne Summer Olympics of 1956: March 16, 1957 (Image 097)
  5. Round wooden trophy base, with no identification except sticker on top that says “Walker and Hall (NZ) LTD Silversmiths”: n.d. (Image 098)
  6. Honorary law degree from the University of Nevada-Reno: June 3, 1972 (Image 099)
  7. Honorary doctorate of public service from Otterbein College, including text of speech awarding Owens the degree: June 10, 1973 (Image 100)
  8. Honorary doctorate of Humane Letters given to Owens by Wagner College, including separate resolution re: degree: Nov. 23, 1976 (Image 101)
  9. Honorary doctorate of Athletic Arts from Ohio State University: Dec. 15, 1972 (Image 102)
  1. Wood plaque to Owens in recognition of his “outstanding work in the field of recreation” by the Cavaliers Club Inc., Columbus, Ohio, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the recreation department: n.d. (Image 103)
  2. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens by Ohio State University student body in celebration of Day of Champions: Oct. 4, 1952 (Image 104)

Box 21                                                                        141-36-1 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens in recognition of service to the Phi Upsilon Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity: 1978 (Image 122)
  2. Wood plaque to Owens from West Side Community Center Evening Recreation Program: Oct. 28, 1978 (Image 123)
  3. Wood plaque naming Owens an honorary member of AN-ZK/\ Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: n.d. (Image 124)
  4. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens from People United to Save Humanity (PUSH) awarding her its International Award (The Rev. Jesse Jackson, national PUSH president, and Gary, Indiana, Mayor Richard G. Hatcher, national PUSH board chairman, listed at bottom of plaque): July 10, 1984 (Image 125)
  5. Empty brass cornucopia-shaped object: n.d. (Image 126)
  6. Wooden key to the City of Jackson, Mississippi, “City of Change/Challenge”: n.d. (Image 127)
  7. Brass key to an unidentified city with "Board of Commissioners" inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 128)
  8. Brass key to the City of Indianapolis with "Mayor’s Office" and "Richard G. Lugar" inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 129)
  9. Brass key to the City of Reading, Pa., with "Pretzel Capital of the World" inscribed on one side and "Mayor Eugene L. Shirk" inscribed on the other: n.d. (Image 130)
  10. Key to the City of Frederick, Maryland: n.d. (Image 132)
  11. Iron key to the City of Winchester, Va., with "William M. Battaile, Mayor" inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 133)
  12. Metal bust of Abraham Lincoln: n.d. (Image 134)
  13. Glass mug with leather wrap that has a brass design on it: n.d. (Image 135)
  14. Wooden figure of a coal miner with “The Coal Miner” written on one side of the base: n.d. (Image 136)
  15. Wooden figure of a woman on knees holding an object in her hands: n.d. (Image 137)
  16. Plastic plaque commemorating the ground-breaking ceremony for the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in Charleston/Huntington, West Virginia: Nov. 27, 1976 (Image 138)
  1. Brass key to the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, with city’s seal and “Robert J. LaFortune, Mayor” inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 139)
  2. Brass key to the city of Sandusky, Ohio, with seal of Ohio on one side: n.d. (Image 140)
  3. Brass key to the city of Flint, Michigan, with city’s seal on one side: n.d. (Image 141)
  4. Brass key to the city of Omaha, Nebraska, with “Mayor Robert G. Cunningham” inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 142)
  5. Brass key to the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with “Mayor Virginia S. Young” inscribed on one side: n.d. (Image 143)
  6. Brass key to the city of Bradenton, Florida: n.d. (Image 144)
  7. Framed photograph of Owens, kneeling to measure a jump: n.d. (Image 145)

Box 22                                                                        141-36-2 

  1. Framed caricature sketch of Owens from the Cleveland Advertising Club: March 29, 1968 (Image 146)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens receiving a coin collection from an unidentified man: n.d. (Image 147)
  3. Framed photograph of Owens holding a Great Olympic Moments coin collection: n.d. (Image 148)
  4. Framed letter dated Dec. 9, 1972, from the Acting Architect of the Capitol Mario E. Campbell certifying “this flag has flown over the United States Capitol.” Presented to Owens by the Chicago Area Council of Boy Scouts of America: March 9, 1972 (Image 149)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens speaking to a group of boys inside a large tent: n.d. (Image 150)
  6. Framed photograph of Owens talking to several young people sitting on a cannon: n.d. (Image 151)
  7. Framed photograph of Owens speaking to reporters: n.d. (Image 152)
  8. Wood plaque to Owens from the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, making him an honorary member: 1977 (Image 153)
  9. Wood plaque to Owens from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. on its 56th anniversary: n.d. (Image 154)
  10. Certificate affixed to wood plaque to Owens from Dorie Miller Memorial Foundation Inc.: June 5, 1966 (Image 155)
  11. Framed collection of arrowheads: n.d. (Image 156)

Box 23                                                                        141-36-3 

  1. Mounted glass plaque with Owens’ image imprinted on it with the inscription on the base to Ruth Owens, celebrating the ARCO Jesse Owens Games’ 20th anniversary: 1984 (Image 157)
  2. Wood plaque from Boys’ Clubs of Metropolitan Detroit awarding Owens with Youth Service Award: 1978 (Image 158)
  3. Framed photograph of Fairmount Junior High School track team, with coach Charles Riley: n.d. (Image 159)
  4. Wood plaque with brass plate to Owens from “Citizens of Chicago” commemorating “his selection as the greatest track athlete of the first half of the twentieth century”: Oct. 17, 1950 (Image 160)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens from Columbus (Ohio) Recreation Department “in recognition of outstanding service to our fifty years of progress, 1910-1960”: n.d. (Image 161)
  6. Wood plaque with brass plate to Owens from Wabash Ave. YMCA Century Club: n.d. (Image 162)
  7. Wood plaque inscribed “in memory of Jesse Owens, advisory board member, 1978-1980”: n.d. (Image 163)
  8. Wood plaque to Owens from the Glendale Area United Fund, honoring him with a humanitarian award “in recognition of outstanding service to mankind”: 1973 (Image 164)
  9. Wood plaque to Owens, presented by WSCC Board of Trustees President D.A. Harris, in recognition of Owens’ “achievements as an athlete and as a man”: n.d. (Image 165)
  10. Wood plaque to Owens from Washington Park YMCA: April 29, 1970 (Image 166)

 Box 24                                                                        141-36-4 

  1. Plastic framed medal on gray background to Owens from the president of the Comite International Olympique: 1976 (Image 167)
  2. Framed brass plaque commemorating Owens’ induction into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in men’s track and field: 1976 (Image 168)
  3. Wood and brass plaque to Owens from the national Urban League Guild honoring him “for his remarkable ability to combine a natural talent with a sense of social responsibility…” presented at the 35th annual Beaux Arts Ball: Feb. 21, 1975 (Image 169)
  4. Framed photograph of Owens speaking at the Ohio Union: n.d. (Image 170)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens from East Tech. High School, presented him with the Hall of Fame Award: 1974 (Image 171)
  6. Wood plaque from United States Postal Service, Cleveland Division, “in dedication to the lasting memory of James Cleveland ‘Jesse’ Owens”: n.d. (Image 172)
  1. Wood plaque with Owens’ photo on it from the Defense Supply Association, Michigan Chapter, presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Owens: Aug. 15, 1968 (Image 173)
  2. Wood plaque inducting Owens into the State of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame: n.d. (Image 131)

Box 25                                                                        141-29-5 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens from Key Club International “in appreciation, Illinois-Eastern Iowa District Convention”: 1961 (Image 174)
  2. Wood plaque with ceramic plate showing carving of Bethel AME Church and inscribed with “Humanity Award”: Sept. 20, 1977 (Image 175)
  3. Miniature golden spiked Puma running shoes with laces: n.d. (Image 176)
  4. Wood plaque with two brass plates: one depicting athletes in various track activities and the other inscribed: “Our appreciation to Jesse Owens, special guest Decathlon Athletic Club (Bloomington, Minn.) Sports Stag, Feb. 7, 1972” (Image 177)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens from Northwestern High School, Detroit “in appreciation of your outstanding community service”: June 1974 (Image 178)
  6. Plaque with brass plate and inscription: “Special Recognition for Track, Jesse Owens, 1961” (Image 179)
  7. Wood plaque to Owens from the City of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, with “compliments of the Mayor”: n.d. (Image 180)
  8. Wood plaque to Owens in conjunction with the U.S. Olympic Golf Classic, March 19-28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, sponsored by National Airlines: 1971 (Image 181)
  9. Key to city of Dothan, Alabama, “the peanut capital of the world”: n.d. (Image 182)
  10. Key to the city of Huntington, West Virginia: n.d. (Image 183)
  11. Key to the city of Princeton, Illinois: n.d. (Image 184)
  12. Key to the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, from the Office of Mayor William H. Hudnut III: n.d. (Image 185)
  13. Brass key to the city of Lakeland, Florida, “world’s citrus center”: n.d. (Image 186)
  14. Wood plaque to Owens, “the international ambassador of brotherhood,” bestowing the N.L.R.L. Achievement Award: 1961 (Image 187)
  15. Wood plaque with a raised brass plate showing a crest and caption in Greek  (unable to convey lettering on computer): n.d. (Image 188)
  16. Wood plaque with brass key and plate attached, to Owens from the city of Pierrefonds, conferring the title of “Honorary Citizen”: Aug. 23, 1969 (Image 189)
  17. Wood plaque presented to “Bro. Jesse Owens for his outstanding accomplishments in sports and for exemplifying the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity motto: ‘First of All. Servants to All. We shall Transcend All.’ ” by Beta Mu Lambda chapter, Salisbury, N.C.: April 4, 1978 (Image 190)

Box 26                                                                        141-29-6 

  1. Trophy with figure swinging a golf club affixed to top and brass plate at bottom that reads: “U.S. Olympian 64 Low Net 2nd”: n.d. (Image 191)
  2. Wood plaque in the shape of the state of Ohio naming Owens “Athlete of the Century” and in appreciation of his appearance as a guest speaker at the second annual benefit banquet for the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center, Columbus, Ohio: Nov. 10, 1973 (Image 192)
  3. Sculpture of man, woman and child with unattached wooden base and brass plate inscribed: “Jesse Owens, Feb. 11, 1988” (Image 193)

 Box 27                                                                        141-36-5 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens from Olympian International for his “remarkable career in sports”: October 1964 (Image 194)
  2. Wood plaque to Owens from the 100% Wrong Club bestowing the second annual Al Thompson Award “for devotion and untiring service to America’s youth,” signed at the bottom by club president Al Thompson: Jan. 29, 1972 (Image 195)
  3. Wood plaque to Owens from the Seattle Trailblazers Track Club naming him “the greatest athlete of the century” and sponsored by the Seattle Parks and Recreation A.A.U. Champions: 1977 (Image 196)
  4. Wood plaque with citation from Teen-Parent Conference, Max Strauss Center, Jewish Community Centers, Chicago: 1957 (Image 197)
  5. Wood plaque offering Owens honorary membership for Black Concern from Wagner College: Nov. 23, 1976 (Image 198)
  6. Wood plaque to Owens, “compliments of Pride of Monmouth Juvenile Class No. 37 Elks, Estelle Thomas, Sr. Mother”: n.d. (Image 199)
  7. Wood plaque with bronze runner affixed at top presented to Owens “as honorary coach of Dallas Striders Track Team”: n.d. (Image 200)
  8. Plastic-covered testimonial attached to wood plaque to Owens from Park Forest B’nai B’rith of Park Forest, Illinois, signed at the bottom by the organization’s president (in illegible handwriting) and its secretary, Joe Bass: March 16, 1955 (Image 201)
  9. Wood plaque to Owens for community service from the Central Jersey Club of the N.A.N.B and P.W.C. Inc.: Oct. 28, 1978 (Image 202)

Box 28                                                                        141-36-6 

  1. Metal and plastic plaque presenting Owens with the Black Achievement Award from the Equitable Financial Companies “in appreciation of highly significant contributions to the values of opportunity and achievement”: 1988 (Image 203)
  1. Wood plaque to Owens from the Phoenix chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Inc., presenting him with the Award of Honor for his “service to youth and humanity”: Jan. 1, 1980 (Image 204)
  2. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens from the Pi Eta Chapter bestowing “Award Humanitarian Act”: 1958 (Image 205)
  3. Wood plaque to “Still a Champ J. Owens for YMCA service to youth” from the Kaukakee YMCA Northside Branch (first annual dinner speaker): 1960 (Image 206)
  4. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens from the American River College in recognition of her “great contribution to the ARCO Jesse Owens Games”: May 18, 1990 (Image 207)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens “in appreciation” from the Shawnee Lodge, Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America: Dec. 29, 1970 (Image 208)
  6. Wood plaque to Owens from the Bureau of Recreation, Baltimore, Maryland, “in appreciation of your genuine interest and dedicated service to Baltimore youth through the Jesse Owens Track Meet”: n.d. (Image 209)
  7. Wood plaque to Owens, post-secondary keynote speaker, from the Ohio Education Association, at its 13th annual National Leadership Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio: May 11, 1979 (Image 210)
  8. Wood plaque to Owens as a thank-you from the Explorer Delegate Conference: 1968 (Image 212)
  9. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens from the Chicago Citizens Scholarship Committee, awarding her as a “woman of distinction for outstanding service in human relations, community and civic activities”: n.d. (Image 213)
  10. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens, as thanks from the Chicago Urban League: 1952 (Image 214)
  11. Wood plaque to Owens “with sincere appreciation from the West Side Community Center Summer Day Camp Program after-school program board of trustees, staff and members”: Oct. 28, 1978 (Image 215)
  12. Wood plaque to Owens as thanks, Explorer Road Rally: 1971 (Image 216)

Box 29                                                                        141-43-1 

  1. Jesse Owens Golf Tankard: n.d. (Image 217)
  2. Brass ornament: n.d. (Image 218)
  3. Brass statue of golfer affixed to top of wooden base, with small tag that reads: “Varsity Club ’62 ‘A’ Flight 1st”: n.d. (Image 219)
  4. Brass statue of a man and a boy who is wearing a Boys Clubs of America shirt, affixed to a wooden base with inscription: “Man-Boy Award, 1976, Jesse Owens”: n.d. (Image 220)

Box 30                                                                        141-43-2 

  1. Wood plaque to “Bro. Jesse Owens Theta Mu” from Alpha Phi Alpha, “SHSU ’78”: 1978 (Image 221)
  2. Wood plaque to Owens from the University of Maryland Athletic Department, bestowing an “honorary Maryland Terrapin Award”: April 3, 1971 (Image 222)
  3. Wood plaque to Owens from the Warren A.M.E. Church, “for his many years of community service”: April 26, 1974 (Image 223)
  4. Wood plaque to Owens from United Way Phoenix-Scottsdale “in appreciation” for his narration of the 1978 campaign film, “Even the Odds”: n.d. (Image 224)
  5. Wood plaque from unidentified organization “presented to Jesse Owens for his outstanding work in the community combating juvenile delinquency and promoting better human relations”: 1952 (Image 225)
  6. Wood plaque to Owens from the Golden Agers, “with sincere appreciation”: n.d. (Image 226)
  7. Wood plaque to Owens, “honorary member Phila. Pioneer A.C.,” with raised figures of runners on medallion attached at top: n.d. (Image 227)
  8. Wood plaque with plastic facing covering a black-and-white sketch of Owens and the story of his life, in commemoration of his induction into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame: n.d. (Image 228)
  9. Wood plaque “presented to Owens for outstanding achievements and humanitarian contributions to all mankind from Flint Central Community High School, Flint Michigan”: June 3, 1974 (Image 229)
  10. Wood plaque to Owens from Central High School Black Awareness Club making him an honorary member: November 1973 (Image 211)

Box 31                                                                        141-43-3 

  1. Wood plaque with bronze replica of Olympic insignia and laurel wreath, and metal plate that reads: “All-time U.S. Olympic Team presented to Jesse Owens, U.S. Olympians Dinner – New York, Oct. 12, 1954” (Image 230)
  2. Wood plaque inducting Owens into the Black Athletes Hall of Fame “for outstanding achievements in athletics”: March 14, 1974 (Image 231)
  3. Wood plaque with raised bronze figure of woman holding a torch and brass plate that reads: “Jesse Owens, for his outstanding contributions to society and the world of sports, from the East High School faculty and student body, November 12, 1973” (Image 232)
  4. Wood plaque with shellacked letter from the U.S. Olympic Committee thanking Owens for his participation in the 1973-1976 Quadrennial: n.d. (Image 233)
  5. Wood plaque to Owens from the Arizona Cable Television Association, naming him citizen of the year: 1979 (Image 234)

Box 32                                                                        161-304-1-4 

  1. Wooden paddle from Alpha Phi Alpha of Columbus, Ohio, with “In honor of Kappa Chapter initiates,” on one side and “General Convention, Col’s, O., 1962” and signatures on the other side: 1962 (Image 235)
  2. Mounted certificate from the Ohio State University coaching staff presenting Owens with the Buckeye Distinguished Alumnus Award: May 1, 1970 (Image 236)
  3. Shellacked resolution on wood plaque to Owens from the National Association of Market Developers: May 21, 1980 (Image 237)
  4. Collection of photographs from the 1936 Summer Olympics with a flyer taped to the back announcing Oak Park-River Forest High School’s Spring Sports Award Night, listing Owens as the speaker: June 7, 1972 (Image 238)

Box 33                                                                        141-57-1 

  1. Framed photograph of a halftime show presented during Super Bowl XXIII, with inscription to Ruth Owens and signed by Up With People’s president, J. Blanton Belk: 1989 (Image 239)
  2. Framed certificate from Ohio State University, signed by the board of trustees chairman, university president, dean of the college of education, president of the student senate and president of the OSU Association: Aug. 28, 1936 (Image 240)
  3. Framed photograph of the Jesse Owens Memorial Plaza at Ohio Stadium, Ohio State University, “completed September, 1982” (Image 241)
  4. Framed photograph of Owens and Ohio State University track coach Larry Snyder, with both in a running pose: n.d. (Image 242)

Box 34                                                                        141-57-2 

  1. Framed photograph of Owens speaking with a group of men: n.d. (Image 243)
  2. Framed caricature of Owens wearing a jacket with a “Lincoln-Mercury Sports” patch, commemorating the Automobile Dealers Association’s four-state convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, March 30-April 6, 1974 (Image 244)
  3. Certificate of appreciation mounted on a wood plaque, presented to Owens “for tremendous pride he has bestowed on the Sears Cleveland Group and for the benefits his distinguished activity has brought to his associations and countrymen”: May 1974 (Image 245)
  4. Wood plaque with seal of the U.S. Department of Treasury and metal plate that reads: “Jesse Owens, outstanding American, for patriotic service, U.S. Savings Bonds program, February 1973” (Image 246)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens, First Lady Patricia Nixon and an unidentified man, with inscription that reads: “To Jesse Owens with admiration and best wishes, Patricia Nixon”: n.d. (Image 247)

Box 35                                                                        141-57-3

  1. Framed photograph of Owens: n.d. (Image 248)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens standing with a group of men: n.d. (Image 249)
  3. Framed resolution by the city council of the city of Compton “commending Jesse Owens for his outstanding contribution in the field of sports and community involvement,” and signed by the mayor and council members: Feb. 18, 1975 (Image 250)
  4. Wood plaque with framed photograph of Owens attached and a brass plate that reads: “Jesse Owens, track’s man of the age, presented at Bill Corum Memorial Dinner, Sports Lodge, B’Nai B’Rith, Jan. 24, 1960, New York City” (Image 251)

 Box 36                                                                        141-57-4 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens from the Daily Press Times-Herald, “in appreciation” for his involvement in the Peninsula Relay: 1979 (Image 252)
  2. Wood plaque with photograph of Owens racing, accompanied by the lyrics to a song composed by Sri Chinmoy called “Jesse Owens,” and a list of Owens’ track records, presented at the United Nations headquarters: April 22, 1980 (Image 253)
  3. Wood plaque presenting Owens with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award “by the black employees of the Space Division of Rockwell International in recognition of dedicated service to promoting the brotherhood of all men in keeping with the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”: n.d. (Image 254)

Box 37                                                                        161-110-1 

  1. Large trophy awarding Owens the “Mercury Championship Performance Award” for “outstanding individual performance in sports, 1930-1945”: n.d. (Image 255)
  2. Large golf trophy on marble base. Plate with inscription is missing: n.d. (Image 256)

Box 38                                                                        161-110-1 

  1. Large trophy to Owens, “1936 Olympic Champion in recognition of his selection as the greatest Negro athlete of all time in poll conducted by Ebony Magazine, August 1949” (Image 257)
  2. Large trophy awarding Owens the Sportsmen’s World Award in Track and Field: 1968 (Image 258)
  3. Large trophy presenting Owens the Hall of Fame Award as part of the 10th annual Victor Awards ceremony by the Sportsmen’s Club for the City of Hope, held at the Las Vegas Hilton: June 12, 1976 (Image 259)
  4. Long, bonelike structure with animal heads carved into each end and “Oosuk, Nome, Alaska” and “Mike Pollock” written on one side: n.d. (Image 260)

Box 39                                                                        161-304-1 to 4 

  1. Framed photographs of a runner’s legs from different views – three photographs total, each of Owens: n.d. (Image 261)
  2. Poster photograph of gold spikes worn by Owens mounted on a base that lists his records: n.d. (Image 262)
  3. Framed certificate of “Greetings to Jesse Owens,” from Benedict Club Inc., with many signatures at bottom: n.d. (Image 263)
  4. Framed certificate from the Gary, Indiana, branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, presenting Owens with the Roy Wilkins Award: May 10, 1978 (Image 264)

Box 40                                                                        161-304-1 to 4 

  1. Framed photograph of Owens at a hotel desk with a briefcase and a caption below that reads: “Do you know me? Of course we do, we’re rooting for you. We’re wishing you the best from your American Express friends in Phoenix,” accompanied by signatures at bottom: n.d. (Image 265)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens with President Jimmy Carter, accompanied by letter from Carter to Owens congratulating him on his contributions in the field of sports: May 24, 1979 (Image 266)
  3. Framed proclamation from Up With People, establishing the Jesse Owens Memorial Scholarship Fund, signed by organization Chairman and President J. Blanton Belk: Oct. 23, 1980 (Image 267)
  4. Wood plaque with photograph of Owens wearing his Ohio State University track team uniform, inducting him into the OSU Sports Hall of Fame: Sept. 17, 1977 (Image 268)

Box 41                                                                        127-148-6 

  1. Small framed certificate in book enrolling Owens in the Salesian Purgatorial Society: April 10, 1980 (Image 269)
  2. Olympic nametag pin for Ruth Owens, with ribbon: 1936 (Image 270)
  3. Gold medal on cloth with “To Jessie, continued success, Phyllis Miller” handwritten on it: n.d. (Image 271)
  4. Tiepin for the Ohio State University’s Jesse Owens Classic: n.d. (Image 272)
  5. Metal bowl inscribed: “A. Philip Randolph Freedom Award, Jesse Owens, May 31, 1980, A. Philip Randolph Institute, Eleventh National Conference” (Image 273)
  6. Plastic plaque, with one-half of plastic apple mounted at top, acknowledging Owens as “Master of Communications by the Educational Facilities Center,” signed by center Chairman George D. Fischer and Workshop Director Roger L. Bennett: n.d. (Image 274)
  1. Trophy of achievement, with handle, to Owens from the RKO Palace Theatre and Cleveland News: June 24, 1933 (Image 275)
  2. Wood plaque, with medal and brass plate attached, commemorating the Jesse Owens Memorial Park in Oakville, Alabama: June 29, 1996 (Image 276)
  3. Box of five commemorative Olympic coins from the Franklin Mint: 1972, 1978 (Image 277)

Box 42                                                                        127-148-5 

  1. Wood plaque to Owens “for participation in the Lee United Neighbors Campaign Kick-Off” in Tupelo, Mississippi: Oct. 9, 1979 (Image 278)
  2. Framed proclamation to Owens from San Bernardino County, California, signed at bottom by Board of Supervisors: Sept. 20, 1977 (Image 279)
  3. Olympians Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamp package presented to Ruth Owens: July 6, 1990 (Image 280)
  4. Jesse Owens International Trophy, made of glass and enclosed in blue velvet box, presented to Ruth Owens to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games: Feb. 6, 1996 (Image 281)
  5. Miniature replica of a bucket filled with coal: n.d. (Image 346)

Box 43                                                                        127-148-7 

  1. Commemorative Sports Series medals in case (3 of 6 medals still in case): n.d. (Image 282)
  2. Olympic Games patch (40 total): 1976 (Image 283)
  3. U.S. Olympic Committee pin on paper backing (70 total): n.d. (Image 284)
  4. Lincoln-Mercury Sports patch (2 total): n.d. (Image 285)
  5. Jesse Owens Foundation Inaugural Series pin: n.d. (Image 286)
  6. ARCO Tournament of Roses pin: 1988 (Image 287)
  7. Promotion pin to have Olympic Games in Berlin in 2000: n.d. (Image 288)
  8. Montreal Olympic Games pins (3 total, all with paper backings): 1976 (Image 289)
  9. Patch with “Munchen 72, USA” written on it: 1972 (Image 290)
  10. Patch with “Club D’Athletisme Jesse Owens, Saint-Fabien” written on it: n.d. (Image 291)
  11. Theodore “Pop” Myles Leadership Award presented to Ruth Owens by Jackie Joyner-Kersee Community Foundation: Nov. 10, 1990 (Image 292)
  12. Commemorative coin in plastic case, from Summer Olympic Games in Munich: 1972 (Image 293)
  1. Olympic film, Berlin: 1936

Description: Title of film is “Jesse Owens 1936 Olympics,” It is on AGFA “Sicher Heits” safety film. It is 16 mm, amber-toned film, measuring 10 ½ feet long and lasting six-plus seconds. There are two additional titles: “100 m. Lauf,” which shows the 100-meter dash completely, and “100 Hurden,” which shows the start of the 100-meter hurdles. This is followed by single perf magnetic tape leader.

Box 44                                                                        127-148-2&4 

  1. Certificate from the President of the United States People-To-People Sports Committee, honoring Owens with a Distinguished Service Award for his role as Sports Ambassador: Aug. 1, 1976
  2. Certificate from city of Cleveland, signed by Mayor Michael R. White, inducting Owens posthumously into the Glenville Development Corporation’s Hall of Fame Legends & Legacies: Oct. 3, 1997
  3. Certificate from the Council of the City of Cleveland recognizing Owens “for legacy of achievement he undauntingly gave to us all”: n.d.
  4. Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of Fairbanks North Star Borough declaring July 11-17, 1977, as ARCO Jesse Owens Game Week: July 14, 1977
  5. Certificate and attached letter from the U.S. Small Business Administration appointing Owens to the Region IX – Phoenix Advisory Council: Aug. 1, 1978 (certificate); Sept. 13, 1978 (letter)
  6. Certificate from the Commonwealth of Kentucky naming Owens a Kentucky Colonel, with attached note from Charles B. Franklin, explaining the honor: Feb. 9, 1972 (certificate); Feb. 19, 1972 (note)
  7. Certificate from the state of Arkansas naming Owens an Arkansas Traveler, commissioned to serve as an Ambassador of Good Will: April 21, 1976
  8. Certificate of Award to Owens for “outstanding achievement” by the Afro-American Newspapers and signed at bottom by newspaper’s board chairman, president and city editor: July 1977
  9. Certificate from city of Baltimore, Maryland, making Owens an honorary citizen, signed by Mayor William Donald Schaefer: July 28, 1972
  10. Certificate from city of Erie, Pennsylvania, making Owens an honorary citizen, signed by Mayor Louis J. Tullio: May 17, 1978
  11. Certificate from the state of Maryland, making Owens an honorary citizen, signed by Gov. Marvin Mandel: July 18, 1977
  12. Certificate from the Governor of Alabama, making Owns an honorary Lieutenant Colonel Aide-de-Camp: July 3, 1974
  13. Gift signatures to Owens from members of the “American Team, Olympic Games, Athens Greece, May 5, 1906”
  1. Certificate in folder from city of Baltimore, honoring Owens with the Mayor’s Citation “for your contribution to the civic welfare of our municipality,” signed by Mayor William Donald Schaefer (written on inside of folder is: “Mr. Ruby D. Eberlin, 6429 F Elray Dr., Baltimore, MD 21209, 1-301-358-7611”: July 18, 1977
  2. Memorial resolution in blue book covering from state of California: Aug. 8, 1980 (Image 294)
  3. Sketch of Owens running, with illegible signature at bottom: n.d. (Image 295)
  4. Sketch of Owens jumping, with Olympic rings at side and “Olympic Champion 1936” written at top, and signed by Paul Gamer: n.d. (Image 296)
  5. Framed proclamation by the city of New York, naming Feb. 11, 1999, as “Jesse Owens Day,” signed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani: Feb. 11, 1999 (Image 297)
  6. Proclamation by the city of Cleveland in honor of Owens, signed by Mayor George Voinovich: April 1, 1980
  7. Proclamation by the city of Houston, naming June 25, 1977, as ARCO Jessie Owens day, signed by the mayor (signature is illegible): June 24, 1977
  8. Proclamation in honor of Owens by the county of Erie, Pennsylvania, signed by County Executive Russell D. Robison: May 15, 1978
  9. Proclamation by President Jimmy Carter, naming Oct. 14, 1978, as National Jogging Day: Oct. 14, 1978
  10. Torn resolution by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., in honor of Owens, signed by Xi Lambda Chapter President Dr. Leon Hendricks and Sphinx Magazine Emeritus Editor Dr. J. Herbert King: April 3, 1980
  11. Lyrics of Star-Spangled Banner on gilded paper, with attached note that reads: “With the compliments of Chamber of Commerce, Frederick Maryland”: n.d.
  12. Folder of press clippings related to Don Weiskopf winning the first annual ARCO Ruth Owens Award: 1989
  13. Scrapbook of clippings related to the Gadsden, Alabama, Chamber of Commerce annual banquet and dance: Jan. 5, 1973
  14. Framed proclamation by the city of New York, naming Feb. 11, 1999, as “Jesse Owens Day,” signed by Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani: Feb. 11, 1999
  15. Golden Boy Award certificate to Owens from Arizona Golden Gloves: 1977
  16. Certificate from the Independent Order of Foresters nominating Owens for membership, with attached sheet with IOF coat of arms and “In honor of: The Jesse Owens Family”: Nov. 14, 1972
  17. Certificate naming Owens an honorary citizen of Austin, Texas, and signed by Mayor Roy Butler: June 25, 1974

Box 45                                                                        161-292-1

  1. Framed photograph of Owens with fraternity brothers on OSU campus (ARCO #11): n.d. (Image 298)
  1. Framed photograph of Owens wearing track uniform and standing in starting position with caption below that reads: “Jesse Owens – USA. Athlet des Jahrhunderts, 4 Goldmedaillen” (“Athlete of the century, 4 gold medals”) (ARCO #13): n.d. (Image 299)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens on stage shaking hands with a man wearing a dinner jacket (ARCO #18): n.d. (Image 300)
  3. Framed photograph of Owens lighting a pipe (ARCO #1): n.d. (Image 301)
  4. Framed photograph of Owens speaking at a Sears-sponsored Jesse Owens Sports Luncheon (ARCO #50): n.d. (Image 302)
  5. Framed photograph of Owens shaking hands with an unidentified man: n.d. (Image 303)
  6. Framed photograph of Owens with an unidentified man, sitting in the stadium at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich: n.d. (Image 304)
  7. Framed photograph of Owens with a shovel, breaking ground at the Montreal Olympics: n.d. (Image 305)
  8. Framed photograph of Owens receiving an award and shaking hands with an unidentified man: n.d. (Image 306)
  9. Framed photograph of Owens standing between Larry Snyder at left and an unidentified man at right, at the opening of Owens’ office in Phoenix, with Owens holding a plaque “Jesse Owens Olympic Champion”: n.d. (Image 307)
  10. Framed photograph of Owens standing behind a microphone on stage with two unidentified men at right and behind a metal structure representing the Olympic logo: n.d. (Image 308)

Box 46                                                                        054-321-1&3cd 

  1. Framed facsimile of The Cleveland Plain Dealer front page, with headline, “Jesse Owens Breaks World Record”: Aug. 3, 1936 (Image 309)
  2. Mounted copy of a lithograph drawing of Owens’ portrait, by Art Hutchinson: 1980 (Image 310)
  3. Mounted resolution by city of Cleveland, Ohio, to Owens in appreciation for “the honor he brought to his country …,” signed by City Council President George L. Forbes: March 18, 1980 (Image 311)
  4. Mounted photograph of Owens operating a pressing machine at his dry-cleaning business in Columbus, Ohio: n.d. (Image 312)
  5. Mounted photograph of Owens in Ohio State University track uniform: n.d. (Image 313)
  6. Mounted photograph of Owens and another Ohio State University athlete, with Owens being led by an unidentified man in a suit: n.d. (Image 314)
  7. Mounted photograph of Owens with three other members of the USA Olympic team: n.d. (Image 315)
  1. Mounted photograph of Owens holding a cigar, sitting in front of a sidetable covered with trophies: n.d. (Image 316)
  2. Mounted photograph of Fairmount’s Championship Indoor Track Team (Owens is third from right in the third row from bottom): 1928 (Image 317)
  3. Poster with drawing of Owens in starting position, and the headline, “How to be a winner” and Sears logo at bottom: n.d. (Image 318)
  4. Mounted photograph of an athlete about to launch into a long jump as Owens, wearing an “Ohio” sweatshirt, and an unidentified man in a turban, look on: n.d. (Image 319)
  5. Mounted photograph of Owens with children at a pool: n.d. (Image 320)
  6. City of Philadelphia citation to Owens “for his efforts in taking an interest in the youth of America …,” signed by Mayor James H. J. Tate: July 30, 1970 (Image 321)
  7. Proclamation to Owens from the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, signed by members: Aug. 13, 1977 (Image 322)
  8. Display of track records: n.d. (Image 323)
  9. Display of Owens’ record in each event of the 1936 Summer Olympics: n.d. (Image 324)
  10. Mounted photograph of Owens showing two unidentified boys how to do a racing start: n.d. (Image 325)
  11. Mounted newspaper photograph of Owens riding in a car in a ticker-tape parade: n.d. (Image 326)
  12. Mounted newspaper photograph of Owens wearing a wreath and standing on top block during the medal ceremony at the 1936 Summer Olympics: 1936 (Image 327)
  13. Mounted color photograph of Owens during his early college days: n.d. (Image 328)
  14. Drawing of montage of Owens with runners, inscribed with “ARCO Jesse Owens Games,” and surrounded by signatures: n.d. (Image 329)
  15. Color photograph of a children’s track team, with each member wearing a “Jesse Owens” uniform: n.d. (Image 330)
  16. Color poster with attached transparency outlining a montage of representations of Owens at various stages of his life (transparency reads: “1st Annual Sun Angel Track Classic, April 4-5, 1980, a special dedication to Jesse Owens”): 1980 (Image 331)

Box 47                                                                        B6-13-1 

  1. Poster of Jesse Owens victory in Berlin (Owens standing on medal podium), one of seven paintings in Great Moments in Olympic History Series: n.d. (Image 405)
  2. Souvenir placemat from 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 406)
  3. Portrait photograph of unidentified man with a golf bag: n.d. (Image 407)
  1. Photograph of unidentified man with guitar, sitting on a couch: n.d. (Image 408)
  2. Photograph of Owens standing with three unidentified men: n.d. (Image 409)
  3. Photograph of unidentified man working a reel-to-reel projector: n.d. (Image 410)
  4. Portrait photograph of unidentified man: n.d. (Image 411)
  5. Photograph of unidentified man standing in front of a row of buildings: n.d. (Image 412)
  6. Photograph of unidentified man leaning on the hood of a car and standing in front of a building with the sign “Albritton Insurance”: n.d. (Image 413)
  7. Photograph of Owens with three men with the inscriptions: “Photo by Carl Stitch” and “1972 Hall of Fame – Lorain, Ohio” (Image 414)
  8. Photograph of Jesse and Ruth Owens standing with President and First Lady Ford at the White House: n.d. (Image 415)
  9. Photograph of President Ford speaking at the White House lawn to an audience that includes Owens: n.d. (Image 416)
  10. Portrait photograph of Owens: n.d. (Image 417)
  11. Photograph of Owens standing next to a Coca Cola display: 1972 (Image 418)
  12. Portrait photograph of Owens sitting in front of a wall of trophies: n.d. (Image 419)
  13. Photograph of unidentified man standing in front of two people carrying an Olympic torch together on a track: n.d. (Image 420)
  14. Photograph of unidentified man leaning against a tree: n.d. (Image 421)
  15. Photograph of Owens, wearing an “Ohio” track uniform, clearing a hurdle: n.d. (Image 422)
  16. Photograph of Jesse and Ruth Owens kissing in front of a crowd standing behind them: n.d. (Image 423)
  17. Photograph of Pope Paul VI with a group of men, including Owens at far left: circa 1960s (Image 424)
  18. Photograph in matting of Owens and three unidentified men: n.d. (Image 425)

Box 48                                                                        B6-13-2 

  1. Enlarged musical score on poster paper for Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” with handwritten note at bottom that reads: “To Jesse Owens, with appreciation for Feb. 5, 1976, the Lodi Symphony League”: Feb. 5, 1976 (Image 332)
  2. Framed seal of the Regents of University of Minnesota with attached plate that reads: “To Jesse Owens who also ran for the Golden Gophers, in appreciation Paul Giel and U of M Staff” (ARCO #27): n.d. (Image 333)
  3. Framed drawing of runner in a starting position and, below, the seal of the Boys Clubs of America and “South Omaha Boys’ Club” in type: 1976 (Image 334)
  4. Framed watercolor painting of one boy carrying another in the snow in front of Boys’ Town: n.d. (Image 335)
  5. Framed front page of The Cleveland Plain Dealer: June 7, 1931 (Image 336)

Box 49                                                                        161-62-1 

  1. Framed Administrator’s Certificate of Appreciation given posthumously to Owens from the U.S. Small Business Administration: April 29, 1980 (Image 347)
  2. Framed certificate of citizenship naming Owens an honorary citizen of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Sept. 25, 1975 (Image 348)
  3. Framed drawing of Owens’ likeness on a medal hanging in front of “USA” with inscriptions: “Not Just Black or White – But Pure Gold” and “With condolences, Reg Manning” (artist): April 1, 1980 (Image 349)
  4. Framed photographs (four total) of Owens standing with a cheerleading squad, a group of young men, and speaking to audiences of young people: n.d. (Image 350)
  5. Framed Distinguished American Award to Owens from the board of trustees of the American Citizenship Center of Oklahoma Christian College: Oct. 12, 1971 (Image 351)
  6. Framed Congressional Black Caucus Humanitarian Award given posthumously to Owens: Sept. 27, 1980 (Image 341)
  7. Wood plaque with wood gavel attached, to Owens “in grateful recognition of outstanding leadership” from Toastmasters International District III: Nov. 3, 1979 (Image 352)
  8. Wood plaque to Ruth Owens and daughters Beverly, Gloria and Marlene, “in memory of America’s Greatest and Best Loved Track Star” from the City of Chicago Controller’s Office: n.d. (Image 353)
  9. Wood plaque to Owens from the Burnside Graduation Class of January 1963, “in recognition of his legendary achievements … and for his inspirational leadership and work with America’s youth”: 1963 (Image 354)
  10. Wood plaque to Owens on the occasion of his 55th birthday from University of Akron: Sept. 12, 1968 (Image 355)

Box 50                                                                        B6-13-3 

  1. Framed certificate naming Owens an honorary Alumnus of Huston-Tillotson College: June 24, 1974 (Image 356)
  2. Framed certificate from State of Texas commissioning Owens as an honorary citizen: June 20, 1974 (Image 357)
  3. Framed quotation by Albert Schweitzer: n.d. (Image 358)
  4. Framed proclamation by city of Cleveland Mayor Ralph J. Perk designating May 6, 1974 as “Jesse Owens Day in Cleveland”  (Image 359)
  5. Framed Upward Bound award to Owens from Huston-Tillotson College: June 24, 1974 (Image 360)

Box 51                                                                        054-322-8ab 

  1. Folder of awards dinner programs, certificates: 1960-1987
  2. Certificate of membership for Owens in the Order of the Good Time: 1973
  3. Resolution by the City Council of Cambridge expressing sorrow at Owens’ passing: April 7, 1980
  4. Medal and certificate in book-cover presenting the President’s Cabinet Award to Owens from the University of Detroit: April 25, 1980
  5. Press packet and invitations to the “50th anniversary celebration of Jesse Owens’ Triumph in the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games”: 1985
  6. Program to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony: 1970
  7. Certificate award presented to Owens by the Boys’ Clubs of America: n.d.
  8. Program, stamps and commemorative coins issued in relation to the Olympic Games Stamp Ceremony: Aug. 17, 1972
  9. “Jesse Owens: a Great Man” assignment by Cathy Sullivan: n.d.
  10. Program to the 32nd annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Desert Mashie Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona: April 18-20, 1980
  11. Proclamation by Chicago Mayor Harold Washington marking July 12, 1984, as Jesse Owens Day in Chicago: July 2, 1984
  12. Ohioana Library Award to Owens for “Black Think,” Best Autobiography by an Ohioan: 1971
  13. Framed illustration and text related to proposed Jesse Owens Memorial track and field stadium for Franklin County, Ohio: n.d.

 Box 52                                                                        161-292-3 

  1. Wood trophy base with brass plaque that reads: “Sports Illustrated, The Manhattan Shirt Company, Most Stylish Performer Award to Jesse Owens, 1960” (Image 361)
  2. Golf trophy with plaque that reads: “40 Club Guest, 1966, 3rd” (Image 362)

Box 53                                                                        161-292-4 

  1. Metal trophy with figure of a man with arms raised (no longer attached), no inscription: n.d. (Image 363)
  2. Golf trophy with inscription on brass plaque that reads: “40 Club – Guest, 3rd – ’62” (Image 364)
  3. Golf trophy with inscription that reads: “40 Club 1960, 3rd Guest” (figure of golfer and plaque no longer attached) (Image 365)
  4. Blue and silver golf trophy with plaque that reads: “U.S. Olympians 68, Member Low Gross 2nd”: c. 1968 (Image 366)

5.   Golf trophy with plaque that reads: “1975, A.S.U. Student Foundation Golf Tournament, 2nd Flight Winner” (Image 367)

Box 54                                                                        161-110-1 

  1. Hard hat worn by Owens during ground-breaking ceremonies for the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics: n.d. (Image 368)
  2. Golf figure in picture frame with missing inscription plate: n.d. (Image 369)
  3. Golf trophy with detached figure and inscription: “U.S. Olympian, ’61, 1st Low Net”: 1961 (Image 370)
  4. Golf trophy with inscription: “Choisette 1967 – Celebrity Match Winner”: 1967 (Image 371)
  5. Brass key to Denver City, Texas: n.d. (Image 372)
  6. Metal golf figurine: n.d. (Image 373)
  7. Golf trophy missing figurine and with inscription: “Nomad Golf Club Concord Hotel, 1959, 1st Flight Champion”: n.d. (Image 374)
  8. Golf trophy with inscription: “U.S. Olympian ’62 2nd Low Gross”: 1962 (Image 375)
  9. Trophy with figurine of a boy wearing a Boy Scout uniform, “in appreciation” for Owens serving as the “1978 Eagle Scout Dinner Speaker” (Image 376)
  10. Wood plaque with Boy Scouts of America emblem: n.d. (Image 377)
  11. Brass key to the city of Flint, Michigan: n.d. (Image 378)
  12. Statue of an “Honorary Hereford Bull presented to Jesse Owens, April 22, 1974, Hereford, Texas, by the Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce” (Image 379)
  13. Wood figurine: n.d. (Image 380)
  14. Official New York-Penn League baseball affixed to wood foundation, with inscription: “Jesse Owens, Oneonta Yankees, 1972” (Image 381)
  15. Wood key to the city of Baltimore, Maryland, “Thomas D’Allesandro III, Mayor”: n.d. (Image 382)
  16. Brass key to the city of Tupelo, Mississippi.: n.d. (Image 383)

Box 55                                                                        161-110-1 

  1. “The Jesse Owens Golf Tankard”: n.d. (Image 384)
  2. Trophy with jockey on horse on the side: n.d. (Image 385)
  3. Trophy with the inscription: “O.H.S.A.A. A Champions 1933, East Technical” (Image 386)

Box 56                                                                        161-62-1-4 

  1. Framed ARCO Jesse Owens Games poster (ARCO #38): n.d. (Image 387)
  2. Poster of Jesse Owens victory in Berlin (Owens standing on medal podium), one of seven paintings in Great Moments in Olympic History Series: n.d.
  3. Poster of Lincoln-Mercury Sports Panel, with Jesse Owens in sweater and saluting: n.d.
  4. Poster of collage of photos of Owens: n.d.
  1. Posters of other members of Lincoln-Mercury Sports Panel: n.d.
  2. Olympic Torch from 1984 Summer Olympics, with cover (Image 388)
  3. “Quad Hall Trophy” with inscription: “CAC Meet, 1931 Individual High Point Scorer won by Jesse Owens” (Image 389)
  4. Trophy with inscription at top: “Achievement” and at bottom: “President RJ Schmunk CAC Meet, 1932, Class I, High Point Winner Jesse Owens, East Tech” (Image 390)
  5. “News Trophy” with inscription: “Silver Cup, Municipal Playground, Sr. Boys, ’30”: 1930 (Image 391)
  6. Dartmouth Club of Cleveland Trophy CAC Meet, won by East Technical: 1932 (Image 392)
  7. Tankard to Owens, “Sports Ambassador to India,” from the A.A.W.I., Bombay: Oct. 18, 1955 (Image 393)

 Box 57                                                                        161-86-1-2

  1. Framed paper with signatures of the 1956 Olympic Team: n.d. (Image 394)
  2. Framed drawing of Owens by Farell R. Collett, Weber State College: 1974 (Image 395)
  3. Framed composite of three photographs of Owens: n.d. (Image 396)
  4. Framed Ohio Broadcasting Achievement Award to Owens from the Ohio Association of Broadcasters: 1972 (Image 397)
  5. Framed certificate from the Holland Society of New York, honoring Owens as a guest of the Society: Nov. 14, 1972 (Image 398)
  6. Framed certificate of appreciation to Owens from the National Conference of Christians and Jews: March 13, 1980 (Image 399)
  7. Laminated wood plaque with proclamation from the city of Los Angeles, commemorating the Jesse Owens Junior Track Classic Day: June 7, 1975 (Image 400)
  8. Framed photograph of the Lincoln-Mercury Sports Panel, including Owens: 1977 (Image 401)
  9. Framed membership certificate from “The Old Grand-Dad Club”: 1967 (Image 402)
  10. Certificate of Selection by the Amateur Athletic Union, listing the 1936 Track and Field Team: Jan. 1, 1937 (Image 403)
  11. Framed composite of six photographs of the 1936 Summer Olympics, including of Owens in the long jump, by Sports Illustrated: n.d. (Image 404)

Box 58                                                                        054-799-6

  1. Master broadcast videocassette of “Jesse Owens: the Ohio State Years”: Oct. 3, 1980
  2. Reel-to-reel tape of Coach Synder (“Tape 1” written on cover): Aug. 25, 1980
  3. Videocassette of Jesse Owens half-time ceremony: Oct. 4, 1980
  4. Three trays of slides of “Jesse Owens: the Ohio State Years”: Oct. 3, 1980

 Box 59                                                                        054-136-(1-4) 

  1. Printing plates for Wall Street Journal article on Jesse Owens: June 7, 1996

Box 60                                                                  Photo archives vault 

  1. Camera given to Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 426)
  2. Diary written by Owens as he traveled to the 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 427)  Note: Photocopy of diary in Owens biographical file in Archives reference room.
  3. Letter from the New York Amsterdam News to Owens and other black athletes in the American Athletic Union, urging them to boycott the 1936 Summer Olympics: Aug. 19, 1935 (Image 428)
  4. Sweater worn by Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 429)
    (Note: Image 430 does not exist)
  5. Belt worn by Owens at the 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 431)
  6. Five (5) medals: Amateur Athletic Union Medal for broad jump, 1935; AAU Medal for 100-meter run, 1933; AAU Medal for 100-meter run, 1935; AAU Medal for 60-meter run, 1934; Central Intercollegiate Conference Medal for 100-yard dash, 1936 (Image 432)
  7. Four gold medals from the 1936 Summer Olympics (Image 433)

Box 61 (each item wrapped separately)                           B6-13-4-8

  1. Framed photograph of a display case containing some of Owens’ artifacts, and a certificate to Owens for his contribution to the American Freedom Train Foundation, signed by Lady Bird Johnson and Donald M. Kendall: n.d. (Image 337)
  2. Framed photograph of halftime show presented at Super Bowl XIV (1980) with program to “A halftime salute to the music and energy of the swing era” by Up With People: 1980 (Image 338)
  3. Framed drawing of the Jesse Owens Plaza at Ohio Stadium at Ohio State University: n.d. (Image 339)
  1. Plastic poster for ARCO Jesse Owens Games, “from your friends in Alaska, Murray, Bradley and Rockey”: n.d. (Image 340)
  2. Framed photograph of Owens sitting in front of a microphone at WAAF radio station: n.d. (Image 342)
  3. Framed painting of Owens at 1936 Summer Olympic Games: n.d. (Image 343)
  4. Framed drawing of Olympic Stadium in Berlin, with Olympic rings and message “To Jesse Owens from a Berlin friend” at top. At bottom is a photograph of Owens and Lutz Long at the 1936 Summer Games, and in bottom right corner is “G.H. Burchardt, 6-5-78” (Image 344)
  5. Shovel given to Ruth Owens to commemorate the groundbreaking of the Jesse Owens Parkway, from Union Fork and Hoe Co.: Oct. 16, 1987 (Image 345)

Box 61a                                                                         054-498-1-4cc

  1. Book of Olympic Games Commemorative U.S. Postage Stamps, given to Owens: Aug. 17, 1972
  2. Invitation to Owens to be guest of honor at Olympiad XX in Munich. Signed by Willi Daume, president of the Games’ organizing committee: Jan. 1, 1972
  3. Program book for the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony: 1980
  4. Citation to Owens from George Washington University: April 23, 1968
  5. Resolution by the City of San Francisco recognizing 40th anniversary of Owens’ achievements at the Berlin Games: June 9, 1976
  6. Resolution in memorium by the Board of County Commissioners in Allegheny County (Pa.): April 3, 1980
  7. Certificate from the Ohio State Alumni Club of Cleveland giving Owens “1975 Ohio Stater Man of the Year Award”:  May 2, 1975
  8. Certificate from the City of Knoxville (Tenn.) declaring Owens an honorary citizen: Jan. 19, 1973
  9. Certificate from the City of New Orleans declaring Owens an honorary citizen: March 18, 1977
  10. Certificate from the State of Delaware declaring Owens an honorary citizen: Feb. 3, 1975
  11. Certificate from the City of Dover (Del.) declaring Owens an honorary citizen: Feb. 3, 1975
  12. Resolution in memorium by the Board of Education for the Cleveland City School District: April 10, 1980
  13. Certificate from the Commonwealth of Kentucky naming Owens a Kentucky Colonel: March 8, 1974
  14. Proclamation by City of Gary (Ind.) declaring “James ‘Jesse’ Owens Day”: May 10, 1978
  15. Executive Proclamation by State of Alaska Gov. Bill Sheffield declaring “ARCO Jesse Owens Games Day”: July 12, 1986
  16. Certificate from the State of Ohio naming Owens an honorary Lieutenant Governor: Nov. 9, 1973
  17. Bound resolution by the Cleveland Jesse Owens Reception Committee recognizing his accomplishments at the Berlin Games: Aug. 14, 1936
  18. Resolution in memorium by the State of New York Legislature: April 16, 1980
  19. Proclamation by City of Pittsburgh declaring “Jesse Owens Day”: July 15, 1976
  20. Citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts recognizing Owens: March 16, 1979
  21. Certificate from the State of Nebraska naming Owens an Admiral in Nebraska’s Navy: May 18, 1979

Box 61b                                                                  054-797-5

  1. Videotape: “Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin.” One-hour documentary: circa 1968
  2. Videotapes (2): “Jesse Owens Returns to Berlin.” One-hour documentary in two 30-minute segments: circa 1968
  3. Slides in carousel: “Jesse Owens: The Ohio State Years”: 1980
  4. Audiotape of OSU dinner honoring Jesse Owens: 1980
  5. Audiocassette of OSU dinner honoring Jesse Owens: 1980
  6. Audio cassette of slide show: Jesse Owens: The Ohio State Years”: 1980
  7. Audiotape of Coach Larry Snyder: 1980
  8. Audiocassettes (2) of Coach Larry Snyder: 1980
 
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