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Box 1

 Container

Contains 23 Results:

Photographs, Action shots, c. 1946-1960

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSSP10022-11

Jake LaMotta photograph (signed), c. 1980s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSSP10022-13
Scope and Contents

contains a composite photograph with images of Jake LaMotta and an image of Robert De Niro in his portrayal of Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull (1980). Signature is signed "My Friend Mark Big Ass, Jake LaMotta."

Dates: c. 1980s

Postcards, c. 1950s

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSSP10022-14
Scope and Contents

contains three promotional postcards. One displays Marvin "Atomic Kick" Mercer as the "World's Junior Heavyweight Champion and the other two depict Marvin "Atomic" Mercer as "Mr. Physical Culture."

Dates: c. 1950s

Correspondence, Jesse Mercer Gehman, 1950 May 22-24

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSSP10022-15
Scope and Contents

Letters contain information providing free tickets to designated attendees and announcement information for the matches.

Dates: 1950 May 22-24

Notes, wrestling poses, 1922-1923

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSSP10022-16
Scope and Contents

These notes are likely penned by Jesse Mercer Gehman and include a note questioning the sustainability of the "raw food" diet.

Dates: 1922-1923

Correspondence, Earle E. Liederman, 1925 October 19-1929 December 2

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSSP10022-18
Scope and Contents

Letters contain correspondence to Jesse Gehman regarding wrestling and potential job openings. Additionally, included is a general letter form for participating in a wrestling course.

Dates: 1925 October 19-1929 December 2

Show seating assignments, 1950 May 26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSSP10022-19

Publicity correspondence, Turc Duncan to sports writers, 1950 May 10-26

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSSP10022-22
Scope and Contents

Letters contain information on ticket sales, upcoming stories for publication, notes on layout, and a draft of a broadside for publication.

Dates: 1950 May 10-26

Clippings, Patterson, New Jersey, 1950 May 11-27

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSSP10022-23
Scope and Contents

contains newspaper clippings from Paterson Evening News, Paterson Morning Call, and The Prospector. Content primarily focuses on events and wrestling matches arranged by the Child Welfare Committee and sports promoter Turc Duncan that feature Gene "Mr. America" Stanlee. Some clippings focus on or feature Primo Carnera.

Dates: 1950 May 11-27

Photographs, Publicity stills, c. 1946-1960

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSSP10022-12