Salute to the Champ - Joe Louis, 1970

Item — Box: 43, Folder: 5

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Commemorates the "Salute to the Champ" event at Cobo Hall in honor of Joe Louis on August 12, 1970, which was proclaimed to be Joe Louis Day. Includes profiles of Bill Cosby, The Four Tops, Mahalia Jackson, Redd Foxx, B.B. King, Billy Eckstine, the Jackson 5, H.B. Barnum, and Joe Louis. 6 copies.

Dates

Creation: 1970

Creator

From the Collection: Edwards, Esther Gordy (Person)
From the Collection: Gordy, Berry (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to use through the University Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 77.1 Linear Feet (20 archive boxes, 27 45s storage boxes, 1 record center container, 2 flat file boxes, 6 oversize objects, 3 oversize folders)