- 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.




