Photograph of Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X , February 25, 1964

Item — Box: 1, item: 3

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

attached to the photograph is a document that states: "Man behind the Champ-- Malcolm X was the converter of Muhammad Ali who was still 'Cassius Clay' when this photograph was taken. The existence of this photo was denied by some people -- but here it is."

Dates

February 25, 1964

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (eight photographs)

From the Collection: .21 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

caption on photograph states: "Cassius Signs Autograph-- Cassius Clay, the new world heavyweight boxing champion, signs autograph outside a downtown New York newsreel theater today as Black Muslim leader Malcolm x stands alongside. They had just watched a screening of film on Clay's title fight with Sonny Liston at Miami, Beach, Fla." AP Wire Photo.