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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson

August 6, 1951

New York City, New York, 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 telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.

Catalog date
August 6, 1951
Recorded places
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Recorded subjects
African American; Athletes; Communication; Sports; Tennis

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-20

Catalog reference: 2009.27.3.6

Collection: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

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