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Jack Mayfield Papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: OGLMC-1687

Scope and Contents

The Jack Mayfield Papers consist of two photographs, his obituary from the Grand Forks Herald, and materials from "Jack Mayfield Day" in Grand Forks on 6 October 1986.

Dates

  • Other: Date acquired: 07/11/2019

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the Rules and Regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

Jack Mayfield was born in Louisiana in 1879. He moved to Grand Forks during the 1930s. He led a varied life and was employed as an entertainer, a masseur, cook, and a professional boxer during his lifetime. He sparred with Jack Dempsey and was acquainted with numerous 20th Century boxers. He died while visiting his daughter in Minneapolis in June 1986 at the age of 106.

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Full Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

1879-1986; Grand Forks resident and professional boxer

Source of Acquisition

Unknown (arrived in campus mail)

Method of Acquisition

Donation; 2019-3407

Related Materials

OGLMC 1169, William Julison Papers. Box 11, Folder 20: "Grand Forks - Jack Mayfield, news clippings, 1969 - 1981"

Related Publications

"The Unusual Career of Jack Mayfield of Grand Forks, North Dakota." by John Rolczynski. 2001. Special Collections Stacks: GB1132. M39 R64 2001

Processing Information

Processed by Curt Hanson in July 2021.

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eng

Repository Details

Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Chester Fritz Library
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Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
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