Item 11: Althea Gibson Check, 1973-03-15
Item — Item: 11
Collection number: 11
Scope and Contents
Check written by Althea Gibson alongside a photograph of her holding a tennis racquet. Includes a short biographical note.
Dates
- 1973-03-15
Creator
- Gibson, Althea, 1927-2003 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Althea Neale Gibson was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. In 1956, she became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. (Wikipedia)
Extent
From the Collection: 38 Boxes
From the Collection: 6 items
Language
From the Collection: English
Physical Location
Archives Vault 2022-09-06
Physical Description
Matted and framed.
Dimensions
10 X 17 inches
Repository Details
Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)
archives@valdosta.edu