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1) Martha Jackson, 2) Rose Morgan

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Booklet - Official Souvenir Scrap Book
World's Heavyweight Champion, Joe Louis

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Official Souvenir Scrap Book
World's Heavyweight Champion, Joe Louis

Print - Joe Louis

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Joe Louis

Magazine - The National Police Gazette

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Booklet - Joe and Max

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Program - Joe Louis Sculpture Dedication

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Joe Louis Sculpture Dedication

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Medal, Commemorative - Joe Louis, 1914-1981

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Brochure - Joe Louis Congressional Gold Medal
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Joe Louis Congressional Gold Medal
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Poster - To Joe Louis and Detroit

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