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Boxing: Fights: Cassius Clay v Henry Cooper 1965, 1963-1966

 File
Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/1

Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to Cassius Clay's 1965 defeat of Henry Cooper for the title of world heavyweight champion. The collection includes action shots of the fight, as well as the weigh in and famous onlookers. People identified in the photographs include Cassius Clay; Henry Cooper; referee George Smith; Cooper's manager Jim Wicks; Diana Dors; and Sean Connery.

Dates

  • Creation: 1963-1966

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The Christchurch Star collection is currently in the process of being described, therefore only certain sub-series and items are available for access. These records will continue to be updated as more of the collection is described. Please contact us for more information on how to access this collection.

Extent

1 Envelopes (16 Photographic prints)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Envelope Arch 1072/2/2/10/1

Physical Location

ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/2/2/9/409-/10/4

Physical Description

Black and white photographs with written and typed captions on the reverse.

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

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