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Title
Vic Alexander shadow-boxing in ring, Los Angeles, circa 1920
Date Created and/or Issued
[between 1915-1925]
1915/1925
Publication Information
Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information
US
Description
Victor Alexander was an actor, known for City Lights (1931) and Mutiny Ahead (1935). He began his career as a professional boxer under the name "Vic Alexander."
Handwritten on negative: Vic Alexander
Text from negative sleeve: Alexander, Vic. Boxer.
Type
image
Format
b&w glass negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_b3690_G043
ark:/21198/zz0002nc84
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
African American boxers--California--Los Angeles
African American actors--California--Los Angeles
Boxing--California--Los Angeles
Alexander, Victor, b. 1897
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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