Jesse Owens, half-length portrait, seated at desk
Jesse Owens, half-length portrait, seated at desk, as National Coordinator of Racial Activities in 1942. Owens lost his amateur status for accepting commercial offers shortly after the 1936 Olympics. He held some honorary and appointed positions but struggled financially. (BSLOC_2014_13_97)
Picture No
11002837
Media ID
45256396
Size
2378px x 3000px
(1.3MB)
Credit
Everett Collection / Mary Evans
Source
Everett Collection
