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Boxing Personalities: Dempsey, Jack, 1945-1982

 File
Identifier: 1072/2/2/10/109

Scope and Contents

Photographs relating to heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey also known as the "Manassa Mauler". The photographs include 13 portraits and four action shots of Dempsey and his family. People identified in the photographs include Celia Dempsey; Barbara Piatello (Dempsey); Estelle Taylor; Deanna Dempsey; George Carpentier; Danny McAlindem; Orlando L. Wood; Joe Frazier; Ruben Figueroa; Willie Burton; Pedro Agosto; Luis Pires; Bob Felstein; George Foreman; Roberto Davila; Forest Ward; Jess Willard; and Tunney.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945-1982

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 (23 Photographic prints)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Envelope Arch 1072/2/2/10/108-112

Physical Location

ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/2/2/10/108-10/145

Physical Description

Black and white photographs with written and typed captions, and newspaper clippings on the reverse. Two of the photographs also have typed captions on the front.

Source

Repository Details

Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Collection Repository

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