Created by
Western Union, founded 1851
Dr. Johnson, Robert Walter, American, 1899 - 1971
Subject of
Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
Date
August 8, 1951
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 5 13/16 x 8 in. (14.8 x 20.3 cm)
Description
Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Dr. R. Walter Johnson. The telegram is stamped: [51 Aug 8 PM 2 33].
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place depicted
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
telegrams
Topic
Athletes
Communication
Sports
Tennis
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2009.27.3.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e682d4bd-0a8f-4c57-aefd-bd4a55d2a941

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