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Jeffries - Johnson 1910

Title
Jeffries - Johnson 1910 [motion picture] / William Kimberlin.
Publication
Del Mar, Calif. : McGraw-Hill, 1971.

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Kimberlin, William.
Description
1 film reel (21 min.) : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
Uses rare photographs and historic film footage accompanied by ragtime music to document the historic fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries ("the great white hope"). In this bout, Johnson became the first Black heavyweight champion in the world. Examines the racist campaign which preceded the fight.
Subject
  • Johnson, Jack, 1878-1946
  • Jeffries, James J., 1875-1953
  • African American athletes
  • Boxing
  • Sports
Credits (note)
  • Director, William Kimberlin.
Title
Jeffries - Johnson 1910 [motion picture] / William Kimberlin.
Imprint
Del Mar, Calif. : McGraw-Hill, 1971.
Credits
Director, William Kimberlin.
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Kimberlin, William.
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M16 1308 J
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