Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Jesse Owens pictured in a midair jump. A large crowd watches from stadium seats, possibly at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete. He participated in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany, where he achieved international fame by winning four gold medals. Text from original nitrate sleeve: Owens, Jesse. In pencil: Sports - Track. James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens.
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b&w nitrate negative
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Track athletics--California--Los Angeles People Track and field athletes--California--Los Angeles Sports Broad jump--California--Los Angeles Owens, Jesse, 1913-1980
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