Created by:

Hampton University, American, founded 1868  Search this

Owned by:

Dr. William Neal Brown, American, 1919 - 2009  Search this

Medium:

metal, enamel paint

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 1/2 x 1/16 in. (3.8 x 0.2 cm)

Type:

medals

Date:

1938

Description:

Round gold metal Hampton Institute Adams Prize Debate medal. Raised banner, blue with gold lettering, across the top. The lettering reads [HAMPTON INSTITUTE]. The medal has a raised design featuring a “genie” style oil lamp, an open book, a shield, banners, and laurel leave. Raised lettering on the banners reads [ADAMS / PRIZE / DEBATE]. There is a circular metal loop at the top of the medal. The back is engraved with the inscription [W. Neal Brown / 1938]. Engraved lettering at the bottom reads [D&C / 1/510K.G.F.]

Topic:

African American  Search this

Education  Search this

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)  Search this

Oratory  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Zimmer, Long Time Partner of Dr. William Neal Brown

Object number:

2012.127.3

Restrictions & Rights:

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification:

Awards and Medals

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d79986a6-6183-4fe6-ae4f-1689810dc74f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.127.3