- 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.




