Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980 Photographs and letter signed by Jesse Owens [Decimalized .01-.03]

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Collection of three items related to Olympic runner, Jesse Owens. Materials consist of two photographs and a letter dated 1953 to 1956.

GLC#
GLC09798
Type
Header Record
Date
1953-1956
Author/Creator
Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
Title
Photographs and letter signed by Jesse Owens [Decimalized .01-.03]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 items
Primary time period
1945 to the Present
Sub-Era
The Civil Rights Movement
Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
African American History
African Americans
Athletes

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Collection Item
Photograph

[Portrait of Jesse Owens]

27 March 1956

One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated March 27, 1956. Image is of Owens in an interior location. Reverse side contains typewritten text, "Jesse Owens of Olympic fame - Mayfair Hotel, Sioux City, Iowa - March 27, 1956." Also contains a...

GLC09798.01
Collection Item
Photograph

[Image of Jesse Owens sprinting]

1953

One black and white photograph of Jesse Owens dated 1953. Image is of Owens sprinting outside. He has enscribed the photo, "To Joyce & Ken - My Best Wishes to two wonderful people."On the reverse side is an Associated Press stamp.

GLC09798.02
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Ken Brown

12 June 1953

Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980

One typewritten letter to Ken Brown from Jesse Owens dated June 12, 1953. Thanks Brown for a previous letter. Letterhead is from the State Athletic Commission of Illinois. Refers to a flood where people may receive better housing due to the damage...

GLC09798.03