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- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- Date
- 1954-1965
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5000pixels × 3385pixels
- Title
- Digital image of Hank Aaron
- Description
- An image of Hank Aaron. The close-up image features Aaron wearing his Milwaukee Braves cap and looking straight at the camera.
- Portfolio/Series
- Baseball
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
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Jersey for the Atlanta Braves worn and autographed by Hank Aaron
- Created by
- Spalding, American, founded 1876
- Worn by
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Date
- 1968-1969
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- wool, synthetic fiber, plastic
- Dimensions
- On form: 34 1/4 × 26 × 9 1/2 in. (87 × 66 × 24.1 cm)
- Description
- Atlanta Braves "away" or "road" jersey worn by Hank Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season. Jersey is grey in color with blue and red stitched type on front and back. Type on front chest area reads, [Braves]. Type on back reads, [44]. Patch on PR sleeve features an MLB logo with red type that reads, [100th ANNIVERSARY]. Patch on PL sleeve features an illustration of a caricatured American Indian face. Hank Aaron autograph in lower portion of jersey's front. Next to signature are several labels including a Spalding label and a size "40" label. Label with blue ink on inside of neckline reads, [44 40 68].
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.297.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Jet Vol. XLIV No. 4
- Published by
- Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942
- Subject of
- Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Allen, Richard Anthony, American, born 1942
- Gibson, Robert, American, born 1935
- Williams, Billy Leo, American, born 1938
- Chicago White Sox, American, founded 1901
- St. Louis Cardinals, American, founded 1881
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- New York Mets, American, founded 1962
- Chicago Cubs, American, founded 1876
- Date
- April 19, 1973
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 7/16 × 5 1/8 × 1/8 in. (18.9 × 13 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Two copies of Jet Magazine, Volume XLIV, Number 4. The front covers are bright green with the title in the upper left corner. The title is slightly obscured by a circle-shaped photographic portrait of Dick Allen which overlaps the bottoms of the "e" and the "t" of [JET]. Above the title in much smaller black text is the date of publication, cost and publishing information: [April 19, 1973/35¢ A Johnson Publication]. To the immediate right of the magazine's title are two lines of bolded, capitalized white text: [BASEBALL UNDERWAY FOR/RECORD-BREAKING SEASON]. Five circle cutouts of photographic portraits dominate the bottom 75% of the cover; Hank Aaron's portrait is foregrounded in the center and covering small portions of the two portraits above (Dick Allen, Willie Mays) and below (Bob Gibson, Billy Williams) Aaron’s. The men's respective names appear in small black text as captions at the bottom (Dick Allen, Willie Mays), top (Bob Gibson, Billy Williams), and right (Hank Aaron) of their portraits.
- 2013.108.4.1 has an inscription on the front cover of the date [4/16/73]. There is also an inscription on the interior table of contents with the same date.
- 2013.108.4.2 has an address label on the front cover.
- Place made
- 820 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.108.4.1-2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1973 Johnson Publishing Company, Inc. Permission required for use.
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Baseball card for Hank Aaron in his rookie year
- Manufactured by
- The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- Date
- 1954
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in. (9.5 × 6.8 cm)
- Description
- Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- baseball cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.120.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Hank Aaron hugging his mother
- Created by
- United Press International, American, founded 1907
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Date
- April 8, 1974
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Hank Aaron hugging his mother and clutching a baseball after hitting his record-breaking 715th home run. A caption on the right gives information about the subject, date, and game that the photograph captures. The caption reads: [AJEX040804 - 4/8/74 - Atlanta: Hank Aaron is hugged by his mother after the Atlanta Braves Slugger hit his record breaking 715th home run [illegible] Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the 4th Inning [illegible] 715th home run ball is held to the right. (UPI) jls/pc.]
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.78
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1974 United Press International. Permission required for use.
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Poster for voting rights featuring Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Voter Education Project, American, 1962 - 1968
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1960s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- printing ink and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (57.8 × 39.4 cm)
- Description
- This poster features a prominent photographed of Muhammad Ali at its center. Above and below the portrait are three lines of very large lettering which read: [IT'S YOUR FIRGHT / VOTE / IT'S THE GREATEST EQUALIZER]. Beneath the third line of text are two lines of hand written lettering in capitalized green letters which read: [Hampton Voter Registration / Place: Mercury Mall Date: Sept. 25 12:00-5:00 pm]. Beneath the hand written text is a smaller line of printed black text which reads: [The Voter Education Project, 52 Fairlie St. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 522-7495]. The poster is creased in a regular pattern that suggests it was once stored in a rolled position; the top third section of the poster's verso is browned darker than the bottom two-thirds.
- Place used
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- political posters
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Politics
- Suffrage
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.42
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of Joe Louis and William Rowe
- Created by
- Associated Press, American, founded 1846
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Rowe, William Leon, American, 1915 - 1997
- Date
- June 5, 1961
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Joe Louis (right) and William Leon Rowe (left) testifying before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee on the subject of Castro's Cuba. Unidentified men can be seen in the background sitting behind Louis and Rowe. A caption on the right reads: [(WXA) Washington, June 5 -- WITNESSES TOGETHER -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis and his partner in a public relations, William Leon Rowe, left, sit together at the witness table during testimony today before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee in Washington. The two were members of the New York public relations firm of Louis and Rowe, which held a contract with the Cuban government to promote tourist business. They were called to discuss their experiences of Castro's Cuba (AP Wirephoto) (rbo21225stf-wca) 1961.]
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.79
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1961 Associated Press. Permission required for use.
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Sketch by Muhammad Ali of his 1967 trial
- Created by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1967
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink and graphite on paper, paint on wood, cardboard, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (frame): 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (69.9 x 54.6 x 3.8 cm)
- H x W (white board:): 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)
- Description
- A pencil and ink sketch by Muhammad Ali of the courtroom in which he was tried and convicted for failing to report for military duty after being drafted. The scene is drawn in pencil then traced over and filled in with black ink. The judge sits at the bench in the top center of the scene, with the jury seated on the far left side and spectators along the entire bottom edge. Lawyers, defendants, and prosecutors sit at two tables in the center. A person sitting at the right table has a thought bubble coming from their head with what appears to be a burning building in the bubble. Muhammad Ali signed the drawing in the lower right above the crowd of spectators. The drawing is framed in a wooden frame painted gold that hangs with a single wire strung horizontally across the center of the reverse.
- Place made
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Type
- sketches
- Topic
- Art
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Law
- Politics
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.153.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Negro In Sports
- Written by
- Henderson, Edwin Bancroft, American, 1883 - 1977
- Published by
- The Associated Publishers, Inc., American, 1921 - 2005
- Date
- 1939
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 × 6 × 7/8 in. (20.3 × 15.2 × 2.2 cm)
- Description
- The Negro In Sports by Edwin Bancroft Henderson. This book has a yellow jacket with black type and black photographs of various African American sports athletes. The title centered at the top of the cover reads, [THE NEGRO IN SPORTS / EDWIN BANCROFT HENDERSON]. The book jacket's spine reads, [THE NEGRO / IN SPORTS / HENDERSON / $2.00 / NET / ASSOCIATED / PUBLISHERS]. The back cover of the jacket features several more photographs of various African American athletes. The words [W Falconer / Captain CEC USNR / 1943] are handwritten on the inside of the book.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- hardcover books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Esquire, Vol. 69, No. 4
- Published by
- Hearst Corporation, American, founded 1887
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1968
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 × 13 3/4 in. (27.8 × 35 cm)
- Description
- Esquire magazine volume 69, number 4. The magazine’s cover depicts Muhammad Ali being pierced by six arrows. Text below the image reads: [The Passion of Muhammad Ali]. The magazine contains166 pages of articles, advertisements, fiction writing, and pictured essays.
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- periodicals
- Topic
- Activism
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Men
- Resistance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.248
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Carl Fischer/Artists Rights Society (ARS) New York.. Permission required for use.
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place depicted
- Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
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Document of a biographical sketch of Chris Dundee
- 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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Chris Dundee, Cassius Clay's trainer, 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.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
- 2011.56.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay
- 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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and 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. The document, with a "LISTON vs. CLAY" header at the top, lists physical measurements (height, weight, waist, reach, etc.) for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
- 2011.56.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
- 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
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- press kits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- U.S. 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
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
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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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- 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
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- press kits
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
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Document advertising tourism in Miami
- 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
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document advertising tourism in Miami 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 offers six pages that read like a promotional brochure for the Miami area.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- advertisements
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- 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
- 2011.56.3.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible