Boxing
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Champion Prize Fight Envelopes—Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds Collection
Collection
Identifier: MSSP_2011
Scope and Contents
A complete set of five profusely illustrated unused envelope covers which use the sport of boxing as a metaphor for the political and military conflict between the United States of America and the rebellious Confederate States of America in 1861. The images on each envelope depict the ultimately victorious President of the United States Abraham Lincoln and the President of the Confederate States of America Jefferson Davis in a boxing match. The envelopes were published by J. H. Tingley, 152...
Dates:
1861 - 1861
Muhammad Ali Periodical Covers Collection
Collection
Identifier: BOX 902
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 220 individual periodical issues with covers that feature boxer Muhammad Ali. The collection includes about sixty different titles. Boxing magazines include titles like Natonal Police Gazette, The Ring, and Boxing Digest. General sports magazines include magazines like Sports Illustrated and World Sports. General interest magazines include...
Dates:
1962-2002
Tip-Top Boxing: The Manly Art of Self Defense Board Game
Collection — MSSP10090 Box
Identifier: MSSP 10090
Scope and Contents
One board game for two players designed to simulate a boxing match. The metal board depicts a three-dimensional 8-inch by 8-inch boxing ring with ropes also made of metal. The game includes one metal and wood red spinning top and one metal and wood blue spinning top. Players spin the tops simultaneously, and the last top to fall wins the round. Players use wooden sticks inserted into peg holes to record the winner of each round. The game includes 12 red sticks and 8 blue...
Dates:
1922