Box 1
Contains 23 Results:
Broadside, "Guy Brunetti and Joe Tangaro vs Jack Dillon and Zebra Kid" [Partial copy], undated
Photographs, Action shots, c. 1946-1960
Jake LaMotta photograph (signed), c. 1980s
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."
Postcards, c. 1950s
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."
Correspondence, Jesse Mercer Gehman, 1950 May 22-24
Letters contain information providing free tickets to designated attendees and announcement information for the matches.
Notes, wrestling poses, 1922-1923
These notes are likely penned by Jesse Mercer Gehman and include a note questioning the sustainability of the "raw food" diet.
Statements, telegrams, and excerpts, Listen Vol. 5 No. 2, 1950 September 5-1952 September 13
Correspondence, Earle E. Liederman, 1925 October 19-1929 December 2
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.
Show seating assignments, 1950 May 26
Press releases, "Mr. America" (Gene Stanlee), 1950 May 13-14
Marvin "Atomic" Mercer publication sheet, 1950 November 27
Publicity correspondence, Turc Duncan to sports writers, 1950 May 10-26
Letters contain information on ticket sales, upcoming stories for publication, notes on layout, and a draft of a broadside for publication.
Clippings, Patterson, New Jersey, 1950 May 11-27
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.