George A. Barton papers, undated and 1841, 1888-1969.

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George A. Barton papers, undated and 1841, 1888-1969.

Correspondence, broadsides, programs for athletic events, newsletters, and clippings reflecting Barton's career as a professional boxer (1902-1909), as a sports writer for Minneapolis newspapers (1903-1957), as a boxing referee (ca. 1915-ca. 1940), and as a commissioner and secretary of the Minnesota State Athletic Commission (1942-1969).

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