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Boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King, Jr. signature

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9099

Scope and Contents

Collection contains two items: A fragment of a page signed by Martin Luther King, Jr., "With Best Wishes," dated before 1968, and one maroon Wilson boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, dated May 12, 1989.

Dates

  • Creation: 1989 May 12
  • Creation: before 1968

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Please direct any questions to Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.

Extent

1 oversize box (0.58 linear ft.)

1 folder (0.01 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Donated by Ryan Treft on November 21, 2017.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated; Ryan Treft; November 21, 2017.

Appraisal

20th Century Western & Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy, 5.I, 2007

General

Certificate of authenticity for the Martin Luther King, Jr. signature is available in the repository.

Processing Information

Processed; Karen Glenn; November 2024.

Title
Register of Boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali and Martin Luther King, Jr. signature
Status
In Progress
Author
Karen Glenn
Date
2024 November 14
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States