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Arthur Ashe Lot of Mementos From His Memorial Dedication in Richmond, Virginia -- The First Man Hono

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Arthur Ashe Lot of Mementos From His Memorial Dedication in Richmond, Virginia -- The First Man Hono

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Auction Date:2013 Feb 06 @ 17:00 (UTC-8 : PST/AKDT)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd. #555, Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Lot of 15 programs from the Arthur Ashe dedication ceremony in 1995 in Richmond, Virginia. The Virginia native was honored with a sculpture on Monument Avenue depicting him mentoring children, a book and tennis racket in hand. The tribute to Ashe was extraordinary and controversial since all the other monuments on the Avenue honor Confederate leaders. Card-style programs are made of high-gloss black paper with a gold overlay on the cover embossed with Ashe's image and listing his greatest achievements as an athlete, scholar and humanitarian. Cards open to the itinerary of the service printed in gilt, including a poetry reading by Maya Angelou. A blurb about his monument is printed in gilt to verso. Each 7.25" x 7.25" program is housed in a matching envelope. Scattered shallow scratches and edge wear, else near fine condition. With an LOA from Arthur Ashe's widow.