Written by
Mays, Ella Kay
Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
Reverend Ewing, Gene, American
Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, American, founded 1861
Arlington National Cemetery, American, founded 1864
Date
April 21, 1981
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 9 × 6 3/16 (22.8 × 15.7 × 0.1 cm)
Description
A program from the interment services for Joe Louis. The program is printed in brown ink on tan paper. The front page features a bust portrait of Joe Lewis wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, and neck tie. Text above and below the image reads [Internment [sic] Services / for / Joe Louis / (Barrow) / May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981 / ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / Fort Meyers Memorial Chapel / Arlington, Virginia / Officiant / THE REVEREND GENE EWING]. The obituary by Ella Kay Mays is printed on the second page, the order of ceremonies on the third page, and honorary pallbearers and quotes about Louis on the back page. The program is two (2) pages with a front and back cover.
Place used
Arlington, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
programs
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Funeral customs and rites
Local and regional
Religion
Religious rituals and ceremonies
Social life and customs
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.25.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c804c4cd-b2a8-4612-a720-06c9e01d75d7

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