Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
Variant namesJesse (James Cleveland) Owens was born in Oakville, Alabama on Sept. 12, 1913. He attended the Ohio State University from 1933-1935. He competed in the 1936 Olympics, winning medals in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, broad jump, and 400 meter relay. He died March 31, 1980.
From the description of Jesse Owens collection ca. 1920-1987. ca. 75 cubic ft. (Ohio State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 45901774
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| referencedIn | Arkansas History Commission. Faculty at Moton High School in Marianna, Ark., 1946 [graphic]. | Arkansas History Commission | |
| referencedIn | Ralph Edwards Productions Radio and Television Scripts, 1940-1975 | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| referencedIn | Baker, William J. (William Joseph), 1938-. [Papers], 1980s. | Raymond H. Fogler Library | |
| creatorOf | Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980. Jesse Owens collection ca. 1920-1987. | Ohio State University Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Ralph Edwards Productions. Ralph Edwards Productions radio and television scripts, 1940-1975. | Library of Congress | |
| referencedIn | Durham, Richard. Richard Durham radio scripts, 1948-1950. | Chicago History Museum | |
| creatorOf | Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1947-1949. | University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library |
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