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Document of biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- biographies
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald, partner of Chris Dundee in Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side. Dundee and MacDonald jointly promoted the Liston vs. Clay match.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Temporary pass for the Miami Beach Convention Center
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper , plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in. (5.7 x 8.3 x 1.3 cm)
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Place depicted
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1983
- Description
- Pink and blue badge (2012.123.3a) within a plastic case with a metal clip (2012123.3b). The badge reads: [Miami Beach / Convention Center / Temporary / Pass].
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nat Fleischer's The Ring Record Book
- Published by
- Ring Magazine, American, founded 1922
- Written by
- Fleischer, Nat, American, 1887 - 1972
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Published by
- Ring Book Shop, Inc., American
- Medium
- ink on paper , cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (23.5 x 16.5 x 2.9 cm)
- Type
- books
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1951
- Description
- A 1951 edition of Nat Fleischer's The Ring Record Book, a boxing encyclopedia. The cloth hard-bound book has a sienna colored cover with black lettering along the upper half.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Desk diary for 1987 used by Chris Dundee
- Manufactured by
- WHSmith, founded 1828
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- paper , leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 7/8 in. (16.5 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm)
- Type
- appointment books
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1987
- Description
- A red, leather bound desk diary for the year 1987.The year is embossed in upper right corner of the cover and on the lower bottom of the spine. Black text on the cover reads: [WHSmith / Desk Diary / (faded text) to page]. On the back is a faded white sticker with a barcode in the upper left. Gold embossed lettering on the lower right corner of the back reads [WHS 90]. The interior pages contain sticky notes, penned notes and markings, mainly of people's phone numbers.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.5.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 15/16 × 11 5/16 in. (43 × 28.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1971
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The photograph features Ali shirtless and wearing Everlast boxing shorts. His tapped right hand punches up towards a speed bag, while his tapped left hand is in a fist at his chest. Onlookers and other trainees are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 × 12 15/16 in. (48.3 × 32.9 cm)
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1971
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The low-angle photograph, features Ali shirtless, with Everlast boxing shorts. His left hand, ungloved, punches up towards a speed bag, while his right hand, ungloved, is in a fist at his midline. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Press kit for Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay Championship Fight
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
- Type
- press kits
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- The press kit is an orange folder with graphics of the two fighters on the front. The folder contains 2011.56.3.1 through 2011.56.3.17. These documents include biographical sketches, physical measurements, and travel brochures. The cover features images of both Liston (on the left) and Clay (on the right).
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Owned by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- leather, padding, cloth, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)
- Type
- headgear
- Place collected
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Caption
- It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.
- Description
- Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Corner stool from Dundee's 5th St. Gym
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Used by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Medium
- wood, paint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 12 in. (41.9 x 31.8 x 30.5 cm)
- Type
- stools
- Place used
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1973
- Description
- A four-legged wooden stool that has been painted red.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Document comparing Clay and Liston's knock-out percentages
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- documents
- press kits
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten document comparing Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston’s knock-out percentages is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. Below the "LISTON vs. CLAY" header, the title text reads, "Clay's Knockout Record Outshines Liston's .789 to .520."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- documents
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Clay's nineteen boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Portfolio owned by Chris Dundee
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- leather , cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 13 3/8 x 19 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (34 x 49.5 x 8.9 cm)
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1998
- Description
- A dark brown leather Everlast portfolio with tan cloth pockets. Gold embossing near the center top reads: [CHRIS DUNDEE] on front side of the portfolio. The top has a zipper to close bag. Gold embossed logo near the handles reads: [EVERLAST / Choice of Champions], on either side.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Strongbox from 5th Street Gym
- Created by
- Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., American, 1848 - 1986
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/8 x 11 11/16 x 5 1/2 in. (8.6 x 29.7 x 14 cm)
- Type
- strongboxes
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1950-1983
- Description
- A narrow metal box with a handle on short side. The right side of the box has a small blue seal with the image of a lighthouse. Lettering surrounds the logo: [UNION MUTU / AL LIFE INSURA / NCE COMPANY / FOUNDED 1848]. The front of the box has a three dial lock positioned at: [0-0-0]. There is a sticker on the interior right side, near the handle.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Diary from 1973
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper , leather
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 1/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. (10.3 x 7 x 1.9 cm)
- Type
- diaries
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973
- Description
- A small, red, leather bound diary for the year 1973. The cover has faded gold embossing that reads: [DIARY WITH INDEXED / MEMORANDUM]. Along the bottom of the back cover, gold embossing reads: [GENUINE LEATHER]. Inside, the title page has a sign of the Zodiac with black lettering. There are notes and markings in the pages and a small typed schedule between pages fourteen and fifteen.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.5.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Document with biographical sketch of Cassius Clay
- Created by
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- press kits
- biographies
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This three page typewritten biographical sketch of Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, the large text reads, [LISTON vs. CLAY] with photographs of the two boxers on either side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- documents
- Place depicted
- Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document shows the history of championship boxing matches held in Florida dating back to 1894.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 11 1/2 × 17 in. (29.2 × 43.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 12 15/16 × 19 in. (32.9 × 48.3 cm)
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1971
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. Ali is featured shirtless, punching with right hand, ungloved, upward towards a speed bag. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Underwood typewriter and case
- Created by
- Underwood Typewriter Company, American, 1895 - 1963
- Owned by
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- metal , plastic
- Dimensions
- typewriter: 6 x 11 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (15.2 x 28.6 x 31.1 cm)
- case: 7 x 13 1/8 x 13 1/4 in. (17.8 x 33.3 x 33.7 cm)
- Place used
- Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1950
- Description
- An Underwood typewriter (2012.123.1a) with attachable traveling case (2012.123.1b). Typewriter is black with the ribbon still intact. All keys are present. Also included is a gray traveling case for the typewriter. The typewriter attaches to the case.
- Topic
- African American
- Boxing
- Business
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
- Object number
- 2012.123.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- documents
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Sonny Liston's thirty-six boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- February 1964
- Description
- This typewritten document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document is a listing of telephone numbers that the press may need to contact while in Miami. Included are numbers for the promoters Chris Dundee and Bill MacDonald, the Associated Press, the Miami Herald, and Western Union.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture