Gibson, Althea, 1927-2003

Authoritative Name:

Gibson, Althea, 1927-2003

Biography:

Tennis player and first African American to win the French Open.

Associated Subjects:

Gibson, Althea, 1927-2003

Archival Collections And Reference Resources:

2 items in 2 collections (expand all)

African American Odyssey

Library of Congress

(1)

[Althea Gibson, of New York, reaching high for shot during women's singles semifinal match against Christine Truman, of England, in the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England, July 4, 1957].

Date of Original:

1957-07-04

Collection:

African American Odyssey

Contributing Institution:

Library of Congress

Freedom Summer Digital Collection

Wisconsin Historical Society

(1)

Robinson--Freedom School materials (Jo Ann Ooiman Robinson papers, 1960-1966; Archives Main Stacks, Mss 191, Box 1, Folder 6)

Creator:

Robinson, Jo Ann, 1942-

Date of Original:

1960/1966

Collection:

Freedom Summer Digital Collection

Contributing Institution:

Wisconsin Historical Society