- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Robinson, Sugar Ray, American, 1921 - 1989
- Date
- August 6, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 8 in. (15.1 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcription Available
- Place depicted
- New York City, 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
- 2009.27.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




