- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Hare, Mary Hardwick, British, 1913 - 2001
- 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 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.6 x 20.2 cm)
- Description
- A telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare. It is stamped: [1951 AUG 8 PM 1 49].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Place depicted
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, 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
- 2009.27.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




