Meriwether Liston Lewis Boxing History Manuscripts

Collection

Identifier: MSSP_2002

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Content Description

Bound typescripts of two unpublished works of boxing history, written by Meriwether Liston Lewis of Nashville, Tennessee. The first manuscript, "Gloveless Gladiators of America," is a history of boxing in America during the nineteenth century. The second manuscript, "Jake Kilrain: Athlete-Warrior-Gentleman" consists of four sections and is a full biography of Kilrain.

Dates

Creation: c. 1930s
Creation: Majority of material found within 1930 - 1939

Creator

Lewis, Meriwether Liston (Person)

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Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Meriwether Liston Lewis (1877-1969) was a long-time reference librarian at the Nashville Public Library. He researched and wrote about American history and authored and co-authored several books. Lewis also wrote about boxing for Nashville newspapers and was a long-time student of the sport.

Extent

0.44 Cubic Feet (2 flat boxes (letter); 5 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Related Materials

Meriwether Liston Lewis Collection, Vanderbilt University Heard Librariees (MSS.0258)

Meriwether Liston Lewis scrapbooks, ca. 1901-ca. 1954, Nashville Public Library Special Collections