Riley and Betty Parker clippings collection, [ca. 1880]-1912.

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Riley and Betty Parker clippings collection, [ca. 1880]-1912.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/37236027

Summary: Collection consists primarily of clippings from the Seattle Post Intelligencer, ca. 1880-1912. The bulk of the clippings pertain to the Jim Flynn Andrew vs. John Arthur "Jack" Johnson heavyweight championship boxing bout in 1912 in Las Vegas, N.M. Johnson was the first black title holder. Included are: satirical and racial cartoons.

.25 linear feet.

Museum of New Mexico Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7391394

Museum of New Mexico Library

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Andrew, Jim F. (Jim Flynn)

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Johnson, Jack, 1878-1946

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John "Jack" Arthur Johnson (1878-1946), professional boxing's heavyweight champion from 1908 to 1915, began boxing while working as a longshoreman in Galveston, Texas. In 1899 he toured America with other black fighters, and by 1902 he had established himself as a fearsome contender for the heavyweight title. But the racism then prevalent in the boxing business prevented him from realizing quick success with his skills, and Johnson was compelled to devise a vaudeville act to maintain an increasi...