Written by
Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
Received by
Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Date
April 13, 1959
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
Description
An original 2-page typed letter dated 1959 to Althea Gibson from the Chairman of the Women's Tennis Committee, part of the U.S. Department of State. The letter is wirtten on Department of State letterhead.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
letters (correspondence)
Topic
Athletes
Correspondence
Local and regional
Sports
Tennis
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.27.1.8ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd564f51e15-24eb-4686-9cc0-f221c39e9928

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