Jack Mayfield Papers
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
- Mayfield, Jack (Person)
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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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
Processing Information
Processed by Curt Hanson in July 2021.
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- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections Repository
Chester Fritz Library
3051 University Ave Stop 9000
Grand Forks ND 58202-9000 US
701-777-4625
und.archives@und.edu