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Press kit for Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay Championship Fight

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Distributed by

    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963

    Subject of

    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
    Sonny Liston, American, 1928 - 1970

    Description

    The press kit is an orange folder with graphics of the two fighters on the front. The folder contains 2011.56.3.1 through 2011.56.3.17. These documents include biographical sketches, physical measurements, and travel brochures. The cover features images of both Liston (on the left) and Clay (on the right).

    Transcription Center Status

    Transcribed by digital volunteers

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection

    Date

    February 1964

    Object number

    2011.56.3

    Restrictions & Rights

    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    press kits

    Medium

    ink on paper

    Dimensions

    H x W: 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)

    Place depicted

    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
    Books and Published Materials

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Mass media
    Sports
    U.S. History, 1961-1969

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fd4cb328-8ef7-4d30-a7b2-b76f3da0100a

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2011.56.3

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