
Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 1561
Inclusive Dates
late 1800s-2017
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
224,000 pieces
Language
English; French; Spanish;
Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of the professional research performed by former Winthrop faculty member and Biology professor Dr. Luckett Davis (1932-2022). Dr. Davis’ research focused on the sport of boxing and the history of the sport. He wrote extensively on the topic and the collection consists of his research including correspondence, research notes, microfilm, publications, statistical fact books, newspaper and magazine articles, published books, boxer narratives, complete or near complete runs of publications such as Weekly Boxing World, The Ring, The Ring Encyclopedia and Record Book, Bare Knuckle Record Books, Boxing News, American Boxing Record Books, Boxing, Boxe, La Boxe and Les Boxeurs, etc.. The records cover boxing from around the world including the United States, South America, France, etc.
Provenance
The Luckett Davis Papers were given to the Archives on September 27, 2016 and October 13, 2007 by Dr. Luckett Davis.
Keywords
Boxing History, Boxing Statistics, Boxers
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Luckett Davis Papers - Accession 1561". Finding Aid 893.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/893

LC Subject Headings
Davis, Luckett V. (Luckett Vanderford), 1932-2022--Archives; Boxing--History; Boxing--History--Sources; Boxing--Statistics