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Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner of the ring

1910

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

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Catalog reference: 2010.36.1.1

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