Billie Jean King collection
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Billie Jean Moffitt King is a tennis legend, holding 39 Grand Slam titles, and a champion for equality. King made advances for women's rights to equitable pay and recognition through her advocacy and participation as one of the Original 9, on the Virginia Slims Tour, with the founding of the Women's Tennis Association, the founding of the Women's Sports Foundation, co-creating womenSports magazine, and co-founding of World TeamTennis, a mixed-gender professional tennis league. King is also widely known for her 1973 victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match. The Billie Jean King collection includes documents, scrapbooks, publications, photographs, tennis results from Grand Slam tournaments, memorabilia, and artifacts generated and collected by Billie Jean King throughout her life and career as an athlete, an advocate for equality, and as a public figure.
Biographical / Historical
Billie Jean King is a tennis legend and champion for equality. Widely known for her victory over Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match, King made advances for women's rights to equitable pay and recognition through her participation as one of the Original 9, playing on the Virginia Slims Tour, as founder of the Women's Tennis Association, as founder of the Women's Sports Foundation, and as co-founder of World TeamTennis, a mixed-gender league. BJK also founded Billie Jean King Enterprises and Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative to address equality and inclusion issues in the workplace. King, a lesbian, has also advocated for LGBTQ rights and served on the Board of Directors of the Elton John AIDS Foundation as a founding board member and Honorary Lifetime President.
In 2009, King was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, becoming the first female athlete to be honored with the nation's highest civilian honor. President Barack Obama honored King, saying "...we honor what she calls all of the off the court stuff. What she did to broaden the reach of the game, to change how women athletes and women everywhere view themselves and to give everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, including my two daughters, a chance to compete both on the court and in life."
Billie Jean Moffitt was born November 22, 1943, in Long Beach, California to Mildred Rose "Betty" Jerman Moffitt and Willis "Bill" Jefferson Moffitt. BJK began playing tennis in her youth with free tennis instruction on public courts and began playing in sectional and national USLTA tournaments. From 1961-1964 BJK attended California State University, Los Angeles while competing in tennis tournaments, including Wightman Cup and Fed Cup, the annual international team competition and world cup of women's professional tennis. In the fall of 1964 BJK traveled to Australia to perfect her game working with the Australian players. In 1968 she became a contract pro.
In 1965 Billie Jean Moffitt married Cal State classmate Larry King. Throughout their marriage, BJK and Larry King collaborated on the promotion of tennis through the ownership of tournaments on the Virginia Slims pro circuit and the leadership of World TeamTennis. In 1974 BJK and Larry King co-founded and published womenSports magazine. BJK and Larry King divorced in 1987. BJK and life partner Ilana Kloss, a former World No.1 doubles player and former CEO of World TeamTennis, have been together since 1979. BJK and Kloss joined the ownership group of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018, the Los Angeles Sparks in 2019, and Angel City FC in 2020.
BJK holds 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 singles titles, 16 women's doubles titles, and 11 mixed doubles titles. In 1961, Billie Jean Moffitt and Karen Hantze Susman became the youngest team to win the Ladies Doubles Championships at Wimbledon. In 1966, BJK won her first major singles championship at Wimbledon and was ranked as the number one player in the world in women's tennis. She held the world number 1 ranking from 1966-1968, 1971-1972, and in 1974. Between 1961 and 1979, BJK won 20 Wimbledon titles, 13 United States titles (four singles), four French titles (one singles), and two Australian titles (one singles). In 1972, she won the U.S. Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, earning three Grand Slam titles in one year. BJK's overall Open Era titles is 168 with an overall record of Singles, Doubles, and Mixed of 782-192.
Throughout the 1970s, BJK campaigned for equal prize money to bridge the pay gap between men and women in professional tennis. In September 1970, defying the United States Lawn Tennis Association and in response to its lack of action regarding the pay disparity, BJK and eight other players accepted a $1 contract from tennis promoter Gladys Heldman in Houston as part of the "Original 9." Their vision had three goals: 1. To make sure any girl in the world if she was good enough would have a place to compete; 2. That girl and women athletes would be appreciated for their accomplishments, not just their looks; and 3. That women would be able to make a living. Their courage led to the formation of the Virginia Slims Tour. A culmination of BJK's efforts were realized in 1973 when the US Open became the first Grand Slam to offer equal prize money. The Australian Open joined in 2001, and it wouldn't be until 2007 that Wimbledon and The French Open had equal pay.
In 1973, BJK founded the Women's Tennis Association and became its first president. On September 20, 1973, BJK faced and defeated Bobby Riggs in the famed "Battle of the Sexes" match at the Houston Astrodome in front of 30,472 fans and an estimated worldwide television audience of nearly 90 million people.
In 1974, BJK founded the Women's Sports Foundation, dedicated to protecting the sports provisions of Title IX, and approached Charles Schulz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip, to join the Board of Trustees, and he became an advocate for women's sports. The WSF continues to build a future where every girl and woman has the opportunity to participate in sport and realize her power, potential, and leadership skills. King co-founded World TeamTennis and became the commissioner of WTT in 1981, making her the first woman commissioner in pro sports. In addition to the professional league, a recreational league was played throughout the country. In 2017, after forty-two years, BJK sold her majority ownership of WTT. Along with her partner Ilana Kloss, and their friend Elton John, BJK established World TeamTennis Smash Hits in 1992 as an annual all-star charity tennis match for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. BJK captained the U.S. Olympic women's tennis teams in 1996 and 2000.
Amongst many career distinctions and awards, on August 28, 2006, BJK was honored with the renaming of the National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open as the "USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center" for her contributions to tennis, sports, and society both on and off the court. In 1990 BJK was named one of "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE Magazine. In 2020 Federation Cup was renamed the Billie Jean King Cup in her honor. BJK was captain of nine Fed Cup teams for the United States. BJK was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame as a player in 1987 and again, in 2021, as a part of the Original 9.
Arrangement
During processing the archivist devised an arrangement of ten series. In the rare instances of existing folders, original folder titles were maintained. The final order of the collection and series division is based primarily on material format.
The collection is arranged in ten series:
Series I. Early life and Moffitt family
Series II. Scrapbooks
Series III. Subject files
Series IV. Speeches
Series V. Awards and recognition
Series VI. Correspondence
Series VII. Print matter
Series VIII. Photographs
Series IX. Audiovisual and digital formats
Series X. Artifacts and memorabilia
Scope and Contents
The Billie Jean King collection includes documents, scrapbooks, publications, photographs, memorabilia, and artifacts generated and collected by BJK throughout her life and career as an athlete, founder of Women's Tennis Association and Women's Sports Foundation, advocate for equality, and public figure.
Personal documents include early school records, family ephemera, and family photographs, as well as correspondence. Documentation of BJK's tennis career includes photographs of matches, albums of clippings assembled by BJK's family, newspaper clippings files, and publications including articles written on BJK. Publications and photographs in the collection also capture the landscape of women's tennis over time, the activities of the World TeamTennis professional and recreational league, and additional prominent athletes in the sport from the 1960s to 2000s.
The speech files provide insight into BJK's personal history, values, and mission as expressed in her own words while addressing various audiences. Honors and certificates awarded to BJK reflect her wide-ranging influence as a tennis champion, voice for women's sport, and advocate for pay equity, gender equality, and human rights.
There are a number of items throughout the collection documenting the career and recognition of BJK's life partner Ilana Kloss.
Throughout the finding aid several abbreviations are used, notably BJK for Billie Jean King, WSF for Women's Sports Foundation, WTA for the Women's Tennis Association, and WTT for the league World TeamTennis.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to qualified researchers.
Conditions Governing Use
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
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Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as The Billie Jean King Collection, MS 3147, New-York Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Billie Jean King, 2019.
Accruals
The collection is open for additional material that may be donated over time by Billie Jean King.
About this Guide
Processing Information
Processed by Margaret Dalton in 2020.
Repository
Series I. Early life and Moffitt family, 1933-2014, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series I contains material documenting the early life of BJK and the Moffitt family. Documents from early life include school progress reports, school assignments and notebooks, and high school yearbooks. Family documents include academic and career records for members of the Moffitt family, particularly BJK's parents and brother Randy Moffitt, a Major League Baseball pitcher. Also included is a file of postcards and correspondence sent by BJK to her family and correspondence shared amongst the family. Material in this series dates from 1933-2014.
Arrangement
Arranged in two subseries:
Subseries I.A. Early life
Subseries I.B. Moffitt family
Subseries I.A. Early life, 1943-2006 (bulk, 1949-1961), inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries I.A. includes records documenting BJK's childhood and early education. Materials include documents from Sunday School at First Church of the Brethren Church, school progress reports and report cards from Long Beach Public Schools, academic assignments and notebooks, high school yearbooks, a sorority fabric swatch, programs for BJK's high school commencement ceremony, and a copy of BJK's birth certificate. The bulk date of material is 1949-1961, with the birth certificate dated 2006 to reflect the year requested and delivered.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Baby book (2 folders), 1943, inclusive
Scope and Contents
BJK's Baby Book, including pasted baby cards sent from family members and additional inserted greeting cards for other family occasions.
Los Cerritos School progress reports, 1949-1953, inclusive
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Contains progress reports from BJK's time in primary and elementary school at Los Cerritos School, Long Beach, California.
Sunday school, 1952-1955, inclusive
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Contains certificates for completing courses in Sunday school and Christian Education from the First Church of the Brethren, Long Beach, California and the Long Beach Council of Churches, and bulletin from First Church of the Brethren that includes photograph of Mildred and Bill Moffitt.
Los Cerritos School Class of 1955 booklet, 1955
Scope and Contents
Contains booklet of signatures of BJK's 6th grade classmates and teacher from Los Cerritos Elementary School.
Hughes Junior High School, 1955-1958, inclusive
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Contains progress reports and certificates for BJK from Hughes Junior High School, Long Beach Public Schools, Long Beach, California.
Tenth grade story "Thump, thump, thump, beat my heart", circa 1959, inclusive
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Contains handwritten story by BJK about her future and first trip to Wimbledon.
Long Beach Polytechnic High School progress reports, 1959-1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains progress reports for BJK in courses at Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, California.
High school course notebooks and writings (2 folders), 1959-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains several notebooks with course notes and writing assignments from BJK's high school classes.
Caerulea yearbook, 1959
Scope and Contents
Long Beach Polytechnic High School yearbook from BJK's sophomore year. BJK is pictured on page 133.
Caerulea yearbook, 1960
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Long Beach Polytechnic High School yearbook from BJK's junior year. BJK is pictured on page 127.
Caerulea yearbook, 1961
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Long Beach Polytechnic High School yearbook from BJK's senior year. BJK is pictured on pages 32, 58-59, 147, 174.
Zayn sorority swatch, circa 1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains blue felt sorority swatch with "Z" insignia of the Zayn service sorority BJK belonged to while attending Long Beach Polytechnic High School.
High school commencement, 1961 June, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains documents from BJK's graduation from Polytechnic High School, Long Beach, California in June 1961.
Pitchfork Los Angeles State College yearbook (4 folders), 1961-1964, inclusive
Copy of birth certificate issued by County of Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, 2006 January 27
Scope and Contents
Contains a copy requested in 2006 of BJK's birth certificate and affidavit to correct original birth certificate's error in spelling Billie Jean King's middle name as "Jaan" on original certificate. The date of original birth certificate document (not included in folder) is November 22, 1943, and the date of original affidavit for correction document (not included in folder) is May 11, 1955.
Subseries I.B. Moffitt family, 1933-2014, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
Subseries I.B. includes material documenting the lives and careers of the Moffitt family. Material includes academic records, certificates, event programs, postcards, and letters. Family members represented include BJK's mother and father, Mildred Rose "Betty" Jerman Moffitt and Willis "Bill" Jefferson Moffitt, a police officer and firefighter, and brother Randall "Randy" James Moffitt, a Major League Baseball pitcher. Additional family members documented include paternal grandmother Blanche G. Moffitt and niece Alysha Marie Moffitt. Material dates from 1933-2014.
Arrangement
Arranged by Moffitt family member, followed by material generated and shared amongst multiple family members.
Mildred "Betty" Jerman Moffitt, 1940-2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains documents pertaining to Mildred Rose "Betty" Jerman Moffitt, BJK's mother.
Mildred "Betty" Jerman Moffitt certificates, 1926-1941, inclusive
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Contains "Cradle Role Certificate" from the First Brethren Sunday School of Long Beach, California, 1926 and diploma from The Harbell College of Cosmetology, 1941.
Bill Moffitt, 1933-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains documents pertaining to Willis "Bill" Jefferson Moffitt, BJK's father.
Randy Moffitt early life, 1954-1966, inclusive
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Contains documents pertaining to BJK's brother Randall "Randy" James Moffitt's childhood and youth.
Randy Moffitt baseball career, 1965-1983, inclusive
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Contains a signed photograph, correspondence, baseball game programs, and an issue of Sports Illustrated with article on Randy Moffitt's professional baseball career.
Randy Moffitt baseball cards, 1973-1983, inclusive
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Contains Randy Moffitt baseball cards from his time with the San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays.
Randy Moffitt baseball career clippings, 1965-1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings pertaining to Randy Moffitt's career as a Major League Baseball pitcher.
Blanche G. Moffitt, 1970-1981, inclusive
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Contains documents pertaining to Blanche G. Moffitt, BJK's paternal grandmother.
Alysha Marie Moffitt, 1999-2012, inclusive
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Contains documents pertaining to Alysha Marie Moffitt, BJK's niece and the daughter of BJK's brother Randy Moffitt.
BJK letters and postcards sent to parents Bill and Mildred Moffitt, 1952-2003, inclusive
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Contains postcards and several letters sent by BJK to her parents, many describing international travel and tennis matches.
Moffitt family greeting cards and letters (1 of 4 folders), circa 1940s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains greeting cards and letters given and received by and amongst members of the Moffitt family, including BJK, father Bill Moffitt, mother Betty Moffitt, and brother Randy Moffitt.
Moffitt family greeting cards and letters (3 of 4 folders), circa 1940s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains greeting cards and letters given and received by and amongst members of the Moffitt family, including BJK, father Bill Moffitt, mother Betty Moffitt, and brother Randy Moffitt.
Moffitt family genealogy, 2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and notes on Moffitt family history and genealogy compiled and sent to BJK by Donald Moffitt.
Series II. Albums, 1940s-2010, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series II contains all scrapbooks and photo albums in the collection. Album types include scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, albums containing a combination of clippings, ephemera, and photographs, and albums of solely photographs. The albums document the personal and professional life of BJK and family, including her childhood and early career, tennis career, the evolution of women's professional tennis, including the Virginia Slims Circuit, the TeamTennis league, and various events attended by BJK. Albums date from the 1940s to 2010.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
BJK relatives, childhood, and career (4 folders), circa 1940s-1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing a wide variety of photographs of BJK relatives (mostly unidentified), BJK's childhood, and BJK's career.
Moffitt family (4 folders), circa 1950s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing various photos of BJK, Randy Moffitt, and parents.
BJK tennis career (2 folders), 1950s-1960s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing photographs of BJK playing tennis and newspaper clippings of BJK profiles and career news. Photographs include many early tennis career shots at Long Beach and a few match shots from Wimbledon. Articles cover 1960s Wimbledon matches.
BJK early Juniors career and Long Beach (2 folders), 1953-1959, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing photographs and newsclippings from BJK's youth tennis career and other junior players in Long Beach, California.
BJK Girl Scouts scrapbook, circa 1956, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Wooden scrapbook created by BJK with Girl Scouts insignia on cover and containing tennis newspaper clippings and ephemera.
Clyde Walker and Long Beach recreation, 1959-1988, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing newspaper clippings, photographs, and letters primarily documenting BJK's early tennis career, tennis coach Clyde Walker, and junior tennis players of the Long Beach, California area.
Clippings and photos album, circa 1959-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains letter from the Southern California Tennis Association regarding the 1960 Junior Wightman Cup, clippings over the course of BJK's career, comic strips, clippings on the death of BJK's father, and prints of digital Moffitt family photos.
Early tennis career clippings, 1956-1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings and a few letters from BJK's early tennis career. Topics and competitions covered include tennis coach Clyde Walker, various Long Beach Juniors tournaments, Juniors Novice tournaments, and the U.S. Girl's Lawn Tennis Tournament.
Southern California Tennis Association Junior Wightman Cup Team, 1958-1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album of newspaper clippings primarily covering the Wightman Cup team and BJK's early tennis career in Long Beach, California.
Wightman Cup Team, 1959-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photographs, clippings, and letter from the United States Lawn Tennis Association office for matches from 1959-1961 and the 1961 Wightman Cup.
Wimbledon clippings, 1962-1963, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album contains newspaper clippings primarily covering the Wimbledon tournament of 1962 with additional clippings covering BJK's career.
Wightman Cup, 1963, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, photographs, letters from the Wightman Cup 1963 and additional matches of the year, newspaper clipping reporting on BJK and Larry King's engagement, and several polaroid shots of BJK and LK.
BJK career clippings (2 folders), 1963-1968, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Disassembled binder containing newspaper clippings covering BJK's tennis career. Topics include 1960s Federation Cup matches, 1960s Wightman Cup matches, and 1960s Wimbledon championships.
Newspaper clippings, 1965, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings on BJK tennis career in 1965, many covering Wimbledon and the Wightman Cup.
BJK and Larry King wedding "candid previews", 1965 September, inclusive
BJK and Larry King "Our Wedding", 1965 September 17, inclusive
Clippings and press scrapbook, 1965-1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings covering BJK's tennis career, including various women's singles tournaments, the Fed Cup, and Wimbledon championships.
Clippings scrapbook, 1966-1970, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings on BJK tennis career, including the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association rankings, and competition at the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, South African tennis championships, Wimbledon championships, and Wightman Cup.
Life Magazine album, 1967, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album presented to BJK from the editors and photographers of Life magazine containing photographs of BJK competing at the US Open Forest Hills 1971 and of BJK with Larry King and Randy Moffitt.
Clippings scrapbooks kept by BJK's parents (2 albums), 1968-1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Two scrapbooks created by BJK's parents, Bill and Betty Moffitt, containing newspaper clippings documenting BJK's career. Subjects of clippings include the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, general profiles of BJK, Women's Indoor Tennis Championships, and the founding and first season of the World TeamTennis league and the Philadelphia Freedoms team.
Battle of the Sexes (2 of 4 albums), 1973-1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Albums containing newspaper clippings, letters, and scattered ephemera related to the Battle of the Sexes match between BJK and Bobby Riggs.
Battle of the Sexes (2 of 4 albums), 1973-1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Albums containing newspaper clippings, letters, and scattered ephemera related to the Battle of the Sexes match between BJK and Bobby Riggs.
World TeamTennis Hawaii Leis clippings, 1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings of coverage of the World TeamTennis Hawaii Leis matches and players.
Kansas City clippings, 1975-1978, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings on BJK primarily from the Kansas City Star, covering topics including Battle of the Sexes, Wimbledon, World TeamTennis, and BJK's tennis career in general.
World TeamTennis clippings, 1975-1976, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing newspaper clippings and several magazines with coverage of World TeamTennis.
WTT New York Sets clippings, 1975-1976, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains clippings covering the World TeamTennis franchise New York Sets, particularly BJK's arrival for the 1975 season. Album arrived disbound.
June Harrison published photography, 1975-2000, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing color photocopies of June Harrison's tennis photography as published in various publications, including Tennis magazine, The Telegraph, The News World, and WomenSports. Also includes copies of photos and slides, many of World TeamTennis matches with Billie Jean King.
Porsche Tennis Grand Prix tournament, 1979
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing photographs of BJK competing in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 1979.
Avon Championships of Chicago (2 albums), 1979-1980, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, promotional material, and event material for the 1979 and 1980 Avon Championships of Chicago.
NBC Wimbledon, 1981, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing photographs, clippings, and program from Wimbledon 1981 prepared for BJK by NBC Television Network.
Chicago Tennis newsclippings, 1981-1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings generally covering Women's Tennis news published in Chicago papers.
World TeamTennis Dallas Stars, 1982, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing promotional material, correspondence, and newspaper clippings related to the Dallas Stars World TeamTennis team.
1983 Virginia Slims Chicago Tribune, 1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings on the Virignia Slims Championship published in the Chicago Tribune.
Virginia Slims of Chicago Tournament Week Publicity, 1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photocopies of clippings covering the Virginia Slims of Chicago Tournament Week 1983.
Photo album, 1983-2002, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Photo album including shots of BJK at Wimbledon 1983, 2002 photos of BJK with Senator Hillary Clinton and Julie Foudy for National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
Los Angeles Olympics album, 1984, inclusive
Bill and Mildred "Betty" Moffitt Golden Anniversary, 1991 May 17
Scope and Contents
Album with photographs, cards, and party guest inscriptions from Golden Wedding Anniversary celebration of BJK's parents, Bill and Betty Moffitt.
Virginia Slims Legends, circa 1994, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos from the Virgina Slims Legends tour matches and off-court activities. Players include Tracy Austin, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss, Martina Navratilova, and Virginia Wade.
Fed Cup USA vs The Netherlands, 1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing photos of the 1998 United States Fed Cup team's matches, captained by BJK.
BJK and Sri Chimnoy photo album, circa 2000-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album of photos of Billie Jean King and Sri Chinmoy, spiritual leader and founder of the World Harmony Run.
USTA album, 2001 October, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album presented to BJK containing photos of various USTA events, some including BJK.
World TeamTennis at St. Louis photo album, 2001, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album created by Marianne Dillow.
Marianne Dillow World TeamTennis scrapbook, 2002, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook created by Marianne Dillow and containing photographs, original drawings, and captions of BJK and Ilana Kloss' professional activities of 2002, primarily documenting various World TeamTennis teams and events.
World TeamTennis Smash Hits Philadelphia, 2002, inclusive
Marianne Dillow World TeamTennis scrapbook, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook created by Marianne Dillow and containing photographs, original drawings, and captions of BJK and Ilana Kloss' professional activitities of 2003, primarily documenting various World TeamTennis teams and events.
Altria Invitational at PGA National Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 2003 February 16
Scope and Contents
Two albums containing photos from the Altria Invitational tennis tournament held at PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Players include Tracy Austin, BJK, Chris Evert, Ilana Kloss, and Virginia Wade.
ITF World Champions Dinner: Honouring 40 Years of Fed Cup, 2003
Scope and Contents
Album sent to BJK from the International Tennis Federation containing photographs from the IFT World Champions Dinner 2003.
BJK 60th Birthday (2 folders), 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains digital photo files on CD and printed thumbnails of photos from BJK's 60th birthday party in Los Angeles and an album presented to BJK by Women's Sports Foundation staff.
Conditions Governing Access
CD is restricted from access in order to ensure the digital files are not accidentally corrupted. N-YHS will be developing procedures to properly handle digital media and this content will be opened in the future after those procedures are established and implemented.
New York City bid for Summer Olympics 2012, 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Binder containing the participant guide for members of the Evaluation Committee for New York City's bid proposal as Candidate City for the 2012 Summer Olympics. BJK participated in the presentations to the IOC. Contents include documents with background information on NYC's bid, bios of members of the Committee, the event schedule for the Evaluation Commission, presentation guidelines, and an insert of related newspaper clippings.
Advanta Women's Sports Foundation event, 2005 September 7
Scope and Contents
Album of photos from Advanta Women's Sports Foundation fundraising event, including photos of BJK with Elton John.
US Open Opening Ceremonies, 2006 August 28
Scope and Contents
Photo album from the US Open Opening Ceremonies and naming of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Photos taken by photographer for Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Image permissions owned by the Municipal Archives of New York, Mayor Michael Bloomberg Photograph Collection.
BJK USTA National Tennis Center, 2006 August 28
Scope and Contents
Scrapbook album including photos from the ceremony for the naming of the BJK USTA National Tennis Center.
Marianne Dillow World TeamTennis scrapbook, 2006, inclusive
California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women, 2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Album containing pages of images from the California Governor and First Lady's Conference on Women 2010. Images show various events, honorees, and attendees, including BJK.
Series III. Subject files, 1950s-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series III contains subject files collected and maintained by BJK in the course of her tennis career and beyond. Subjects include individuals, organizations and institutions, and general office files created by BJK. Material types include handwritten notes, event files and programs, and daily schedules. The subject files reflect BJK's wide-ranging involvement with advocacy organizations and causes in addition to her commitment to tennis and the TeamTennis league. Material dates from the 1950s to 2018.
Arrangement
Arranged in five subseries:
Subseries III.A. General subject files
Subseries III.B. Tennis career
Subseries III.C. Elton John AIDS Foundation
Subseries III.D. Film Projects
Subseries III.E. World TeamTennis
Subseries III.A. General subject files, 1950s-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries III.A contains general office files, files kept by BJK on individual colleagues and public figures, and files on particular organizations and institutions. General files include BJK's address books, daily calendars, and letterhead. Notable individuals with a personal subject file include Hillary Clinton, tennis player Althea Gibson, Elton John, Charles Schulz, and BJK's first tennis coach Clyde Walker. Subject files on particular organizations include event programs and notes. Notable organizations with a subject file include the BJK Leadership Initiative, founded in 2014 by BJK and Ilana Kloss, the Women's Sports Foundation, founded by BJK in 1974, and the Women's Tennis Association, formed by BJK in 1973. Material dates from the 1950s-2018.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Address books (3 folders), circa 1990s-2000s, inclusive
Althea Gibson, 1974-2017, inclusive
Annalee Marie Thurston, 2007, inclusive
Basketball, circa 1970s, inclusive
Billie Jean King Foundation (4 folders), 1999-2000s, inclusive
Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, 2018, inclusive
Bud Collins, 2016, inclusive
Calendar (5 folders), 1978, 2006-2010, inclusive
California State University, 1964, inclusive
Cartoons, 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Charles M. Schulz, 2000-2012, inclusive
Clyde Walker, circa 1950s-1961, inclusive
Contacts and business cards, circa 2000s, inclusive
Elton John, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains sheet music for Philadelphia Freedom signed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin for Billie Jean King and invitation and setlist for Elton John's 60th birthday celebration concert at Madison Square Garden on March 25, 2007.
Events (5 of 8 folders), 1975-2008, inclusive
Events (3 of 8 folders), 2009-2019, inclusive
Health, 2010, inclusive
Hillary Clinton, 2007-2019, inclusive
International Tennis Hall of Fame, 2007, inclusive
Languages, circa 2000s, inclusive
Latin American International Sports Hall of Fame, 2007-2008, inclusive
Lee Holley, 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains material related to American cartoonist and comic artist Lee Holley.
Letterhead, circa 1980s-1990s, inclusive
LGBTQ advocacy organizations, 2006-2018, inclusive
Los Angeles Dodgers, 2018-2019, inclusive
National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (2 folders), 2005-2006, inclusive
National Women's Hall of Fame, 1999, inclusive
New-York Historical Society (1 of 2 folders), 2018-2019, inclusive
New-York Historical Society (2 of 2 folders), 2019 November 12, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK handwritten notes for BJK at 75 event and note from performer to BJK.
Notebook, circa 1965, inclusive
Presidential Inauguration, 2013, inclusive
Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2006-2009, inclusive
President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition (2 folders), 2011-2014, inclusive
Pressure is a Privilege, 2008, inclusive
The Renfrew Center, 2007-2008, inclusive
Sochi Olympics, 2014, inclusive
Terry Castle, 2004-2007, inclusive
Title IX (2 folders), 2002-2007, inclusive
US Open, 1976-2012, inclusive
USTA [United States Tennis Association] (2 folders), 1977-2018, inclusive
Wimbledon (4 of 17 folders), 1981-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains official souvenir programs, invitations, menus, Royal Box tickets and seating charts, and Wimbledon publications. Each year's file may contain a variety of these document types.
Wimbledon (13 of 17 folders), 2007-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains official souvenir programs, invitations, menus, Royal Box tickets and seating charts, and Wimbledon publications. Each year's file may contain a variety of these document types. The 2018 file includes BJK's schedule itinerary with handwritten notes.
Women's advocacy organizations, 2006-2018, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation (8 folders), 2006-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains materials related to the Women's Sports Foundation, an organization started by BJK in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through greater access to sports and physical activity and to protect the sports provisions of Title IX. Documents include publicity material, programs for the Annual Salute to Women in Sports and The Billies events, Board of Trustees meeting agendas, handbooks, and reports, and "History of the Beginnings and Leadership of the WSF" document.
Women's Tennis Association (3 folders), 2003-2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains materials related to the Women's Tennis Association, formed by BJK in 1973 as the principal organizing body of women's professional tennis.
World Harmony Run, 2008, inclusive
Youth advocacy organizations, 2007, inclusive
Subseries III.B. Tennis career, 1956-2000, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries III.B contains files spanning BJK's tennis career, including tournament play, the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs, and the evolution of women's professional tennis, including the Virginia Slims Circuit. Materials include Grand Slam tournament results, event programs, tournament brackets, and endorsement advertisements. Material dates from 1959-2000.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships, 1956-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs from 1956 and 1961 for the Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships held at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Billie Jean Moffitt listed in the 1956 Girls' Singles (13 Years) bracket and the 1961 Junior Girls' Singles and Junior Girls' Doubles brackets.
BJK career draw sheets, 1958-1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains printed draw sheets for BJK's matches at the U.S. Nationals singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches from 1958-1967, U.S. Open (after name change) from 1968-1983, and Australian Open from 1965-1983.
Wightman Cup, 1959-1964, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains documents related to the Wightman Cup, an annual women's tennis match between British and American teams. Items include a 1959 certificate of participation, 1961 telegram from Wightman Cup captain Margaret duPont, 1964 program, and 1965 letter and enclosed team photograph from Margaret duPont.
United States Lawn Tennis Association, 1960-1975, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a range of match programs, brackets, photographs, and correspondence from United States Lawn Tennis Association competitions (USLTA).
Federation Cup, 1963-1976, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings, programs, and score reports from the Federation Cup, the premier international team competition in women's tennis.
Tulsa Tennis Club, 1966, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains program for the Tulsa Tennis Club's Ninth Annual Invitation Tennis Tournament.
Lawn Tennis Association, 1967, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains program and seating chart for The Lawn Tennis Association Ball.
National Tennis League, 1968, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains program from National Tennis League presents Professional Tennis at the New Inglewood Forum 1968.
Endorsements (2 folders), 1968-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains advertisements featuring BJK, including American Express, Aztec suntan lotion, Colgate, Geico, In-Dink-Erator Disposers, Nutrisystem, as well as a license agreement wih Head & Ski Sports Wear, Inc. and materials from the Adidas Here to Create Change campaign.
Virginia Slims Circuit (3 folders), 1970-1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, ephemera, player bios, press releases, and tournament programs and brackets related to the Virginia Slims Circuit.
Maureen Connolly Brinker International Ladies Tennis Championship, 1972, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains tournament bracket.
Battle of the Sexes (2 folders), 1973, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains copies of programs and page of cheers for the Battle of the Sexes match between BJK and Bobby Riggs.
Battle of the Sexes 25th Anniversary (2 folders), 1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains copies of letters sent to BJK by fans following the Battle of the Sexes match, organized and prepared for BJK by the Women's Sports Foundation in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the match.
Virginia Slims Legends Tour, 1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs for The Virgina Slims Legends Tour April 26-27, 1997 in Chicago and October 17-18, 1998 in The Woodlands, Texas. Both program covers have signatures from the tournament players including Tracy Austin, Rosie Casals, Chris Evert, Zina Garrison Jackson, Evonne Goolagong, Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova, Pam Shriver, Wendy Turnbull, and Virginia Wade.
Subseries III.C. Elton John AIDS Foundation, 2000-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries III.C contains all files related to BJK's work with the Elton John AIDS Foundation and is comprised of mostly event files and programs. Materials date from 2000-2018.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Events and fundraising files (10 folders), 2000-2018, inclusive
Subseries III.D. Film projects, 1997-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries III.D contains files generated by and related to various film projects BJK has been involved with, including documentaries, feature films, and as a guest on several television shows. Material types include call sheets, newspaper and magazine clippings, correspondence, press kits, and scripts. Materials date from 1997-2018.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
The David Letterman Show, 1997, inclusive
Thunderbird Productions, 1997, inclusive
Dare to Compete: The Struggle of Women in Sports, 1999, inclusive
When Billie Beat Bobby (6 folders), 2000-2001, inclusive
A Hero for Daisy, 2001, inclusive
The L Word, 2005, inclusive
Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer (3 folders), 2006, inclusive
Law & Order, 2007, inclusive
Fresh Off the Boat script, 2015 October 22, inclusive
Battle of the Sexes, 2016-2018, inclusive
Subseries III.E. World TeamTennis, 1974-2017, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries III.E contains files related to World TeamTennis, the mixed-gender professional tennis league founded in 1973. Materials include event files and schedules for the league and for particular teams, roster documents, press releases, and administrative information. Material dates from the first TeamTennis season in 1974 to 2017.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
General file, 1975-1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes documents and publications related to the entire WTT league, such as scheduling and roster information, publicity files, and ephemera.
30th reunion, 2005, inclusive
Boston Lobsters, 1974-2008, inclusive
Commercial building and retrofit, inc., circa 2000, inclusive
Delaware Smash, 2005, inclusive
Draft, 2017, inclusive
Folders, circa 1985-1995, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains two white folders printed with World TeamTennis and TeamTennis designs.
Golden Gators, 1977, inclusive
Hawaii Leis, 1974-1976, inclusive
The History of World TeamTennis, 2017, inclusive
Houston Wranglers, 2005, inclusive
Junior Nationals, 2012-2018, inclusive
Media Guides, 1974-1975, 2018, inclusive
New York Apples (4 folders), 1976-1978, inclusive
New York Empire, 2016-2017, inclusive
New York Sportimes, 2005, inclusive
Philadelphia Freedoms (2 folders), 1974-2013, inclusive
Press releases (2 folders), 1981-1984, inclusive
Professional League materials (3 folders), 1989-1991, inclusive
San Antonio Racquets, circa 2000s, inclusive
San Diego Buds, 1985, inclusive
Seattle Cascades, 1978, inclusive
Smash Hits (3 folders), 2002-2008, inclusive
St. Louis Aces, 2005, inclusive
Stationery, 2000s, inclusive
Series IV. Speeches, 2002-2019, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series IV includes speech files from BJK's speaking engagements and appearances at various corporate, political, and non-profit organizations. Types of material throughout the speech files include BJK's typed and handwritten notes prepared for her remarks, itineraries and schedules for events, service agreements, and correspondence. Topics of BJK's speeches often include personal and professional anecdotes, leadership and mentorship, women's sports, and women's rights initiatives.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
International Working Group conference, 2002 May 18
Scope and Contents
Contains typed remarks with handwritten edits for the International Working Group conference held in Montreal. Topics of speech include leadership, activism, pursuing social change, the history of Women's Tennis Association, and earning inequalities in sports.
WISE [Women in Sports and Events] luncheon, 2002 June 3
Scope and Contents
Contains typed speech for the WISE luncheon, with remarks on leadership and addressing under-represented populations, particularly women of color, in the sports industry.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, 2002 June 7
Scope and Contents
Contains typed remarks for the 2002 Radcliffe Medal ceremony. Subjects of remarks include BJK's personal and career history, facing discrimination, activism, and the importance of sport.
Celebration of Women in Sports at Cedar Crest College, 2002 October 24
Scope and Contents
Contains typed speech with handwritten edits, event memos, and schedule for the day's events. Topics of BJK's remarks include the Battle of the Sexes, Women's Sports Foundation, and encouraging student activism.
Linkage, Inc. Women in Leadership conference, 2003 February 10
Scope and Contents
Contains typed remarks with handwritten notes. Topics of remarks include taking responsibility for social change, the Battle of the Sexes match, and the Women's Tennis Association.
Office Depot Success Strategies for Businesswomen, 2003 February 24
Scope and Contents
Includes typed speech with many handwritten notes, edits, and additions. Topics include leadership, success, advocating for equality and progress, and the function of sport in society.
NACWAA [National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators], 2003 March 10
Scope and Contents
Contains typed remarks. Topics include social change and equality in sports, Title IX, and the Women's Sports Foundation.
Life and Style Series, 2003 May 19
Scope and Contents
Typed remarks with handwritten edits. Topics include personal challenges faced by BJK throughout her life and career, recognizing injustice, advocacy, and the state of women's sports.
JPMorgan Chase Pride, 2003 June 18
Scope and Contents
Contains typed notes for remarks with many handwritten additions and edits. Topics of remarks include JP Morgan Chase's sponsorship of various tennis events, homophobia experienced by LGBTQ youth, LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace, and the JP Morgan Chase Pride Group tenets.
US Open Court of Champions, 2003 August, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains handwritten speech. Topics include childhood experiences with tennis, USTA leadership, and equality in earnings for women's tennis.
National Women's Party, 2004 May 4
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from The Alice Award ceremony of the National Women's Party honoring BJK, including typed and handwritten remarks and event program. Topics of remarks include gender discrimination, social change, activism, Title IX, and the Women's Sports Foundation.
Lehman Brothers, 2004 June 16, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains material from a Lehman Brothers Gay & Lesbian Network event, including itinerary, background information on Lehman Brothers and past events, and BJK's typed remarks. Topics of BJK's remarks include personal history, homophobia experienced by LGBTQ youth, and the Women's Sports Foundation.
Out and Equal Workplace Summit, 2004 October 1
Scope and Contents
Contains typed and handwritten notes for BJK's remarks. Topics include BJK's personal experiences throughout her tennis career, particularly the Battle of the Sexes, being outed and losing endorsements, and struggles and work towards economic equality for women's tennis, as well as the importance of LGBTQ visibility in the workplace.
Olivia women's leadership summit, 2005 April 4
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from the Olivia women's leadership summit and cruise, including program, itinerary, correspondence, terms of agreement, and BJK's typed and handwritten notes for her speech. Topics of remarks include leadership, legacy, personal challenges and lessons through life and career, and the importance of visibility for women in power and for the LGBTQ community.
International Tennis Hall of Fame Salute to Tony Trabert, 2005 May 3
Scope and Contents
Contains program and BJK's typed and handwritten remarks honoring tennis champion Tony Trabert.
Credit Suisse First Boston, 2005 June 9
Scope and Contents
Contains articles and BJK's remarks from Pride month speaking engagement at Credit Suisse First Boston. Topics of remarks include BJK's personal history, the importance of LGBTQ visibility, and addressing discrimination in the workplace.
Novo Nordisk Awards, 2005 July 5
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for the Novo Nordisk Awards, a BJK World TeamTennis Charities event created with Diane Donnelly Stone and Tracey Donnelly Maltby in 1988 honoring tennis players with diabetes age 14-21. Remarks introduce two recipients of the awarded scholarships.
Women's Networking Night, 2005 July 6
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from Women's Networking Night with World TeamTennis and Olivia, including the event agenda and printed web articles.
Advanta Small Business Summit, 2005 July 13
Scope and Contents
Contains agenda, printed email correspondence, and BJK's remarks for panel. Topics of remarks include the history of World TeamTennis and business lessons learned from WTT operations.
CityParks Foundation dinner, 2005 August 30
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten notes. Remarks include introduction about the importance of parks tennis programs and the presentation of community service award to Mary Carillo.
WTA Partners for Success, 2005 September 1
Scope and Contents
Contains handwritten schedule, printed materials from the Women's Tennis Association Partners for Success mentor program filming and event.
World TeamTennis 30th Reunion, 2005 September 6
Scope and Contents
Contains typed notes with handwritten additions for BJK's remarks about experiences as a founder and player with World TeamTennis at the WTT 30th Reunion Party.
Cal State LA, 2005 September 24
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from BJK and Friends, Presenting The Joe Shapiro Award held at the Cal State LA Tennis Complex, including printed email correspondence and the schedule of events with handwritten notes.
Women's Sports Foundation dinner, 2005 October 12
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material, invitation, and handwritten notes for introductions of the recipients of awards from the Women's Sports Foundation's Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner and Auction.
Executive Forum on Sports and Social Responsibility, 2005 October 19
Scope and Contents
Contains conference program, typed itinerary, and typed interview questions for BJK with handwritten notes.
California Governor's Conference on Women & Families, 2005 October 27
Scope and Contents
Contains typed questions and suggested topics for BJK on Architects of Change panel.
Women's Event 8, 2005 October 29
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center's Women's Event 8, including newsletter, handwritten schedule of events, and typed remarks for BJK's introduction of honoree Judy Dlugacz, president and founder of Olivia Cruises and Resorts.
Westchester Fund for Women and Girls, 2005 November 4
Scope and Contents
Contains program, background information, and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits for the Westchester Fund for Women and Girls 10th Anniversary Breakfast. Topics of remarks include creating a legacy, personal and professional milestones throughout BJK's life, and using personal strengths to make a difference.
March of Dimes luncheon, 2005 November 30
Scope and Contents
Contains materials including typed and printed webpage schedules of events and BJK's typed notes for introducing U.S. women's soccer players at Sportswomen of the Year.
Smart Talk for Women, 2006 February 27
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's typed notes with handwritten additions. Topics of remarks include legacy, milestones in life and career, mentorship, and advocacy for equality.
Althea Gibson video tribute, 2006 April, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for appearing in a video played at the tribute for the 50th Anniversary of Althea Gibson's Grand Slam wins and reception for Angela Buxton. Remarks include BJK's recollections of Gibson and her influence.
Gene Scott Service, 2006 April 1
Scope and Contents
Contains newspaper clippings and BJK's typed remarks for tennis player and journalist Gene Scott's memorial service.
The Billies, 2006 April 20
Scope and Contents
Contains event files, programs, seating arrangements, and schedule of events for the Women's Sports Foundation's Billie Awards.
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 2006 April 30
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material from The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and typed remarks of Ilana Kloss speaking on her experiences as a Jewish athlete.
Lambda Legal Liberty Awards, 2006 May 8
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include Lambda's work, BJK's experience after being outed, and the importance of visibility.
Starkey Hearing Foundation, 2006 June 17
Scope and Contents
Contains printed materials, gala schedule with handwritten notes.
Dr. Dorothy Gulbenkian Blaney memorial service, 2006 July 20
Scope and Contents
Contains typed BJK remarks for the memorial service for Dr. Dorothy Blaney, president of Cedar Crest College and member and past chairman of the Women's Sports Foundation.
USTA naming ceremony, 2006 August 28
Scope and Contents
Contains schedule, ticket assignments, printed email correspondence, and BJK's typed remarks for the naming ceremony of the BJK National Tennis Center. Topics of BJK's remarks include many thanks, turning points in her career, the importance of public parks, and bringing inspiration to others.
PepsiCo Diversity Week, 2006 September 12
Scope and Contents
Contains background documents on PepsiCo diversity week initiatives and typed remarks with handwritten comments for BJK's remarks. Topics of remarks include PepsiCo's diversity efforts, employee networking and leadership, personal life and career milestones, and progress towards inclusion in the workplace.
San Francisco GLBT Historical Society, 2006 September 28
Scope and Contents
Contains gala program and BJK's typed and handwritten notes for remarks. Topics of remarks include the work of the GLBT Historical Society, documenting history, and the importance of legacy.
Cal State LA, 2006 September 30
Scope and Contents
Contains program and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten notes from the 2006 BJK and Friends Presenting the Joe Shapiro Award event at Cal State LA. Remarks comprised of the introduction of CSULA student-athletes and coaches.
Enduring Vision, 2006 October 3
Scope and Contents
Contains printed email correspondence and schedule and BJK's typed notes for brief remarks upon accepting an award presented to BJK and Ilana Kloss at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Enduring Vision gala.
Merrill Lynch, 2006 October 5
Scope and Contents
Contains printed itinerary and presenter slide presentation for "Achieving Life: An Intimate Conversation with Billie Jean King" Merrill Lynch event.
Human Rights Campaign, 2006 October 7
Scope and Contents
Contains material from the tenth annual Human Rights Campaign National Dinner, at which BJK was presented with the Sports Legend & Social Activist HRC National Equality Award. Materials include event program, printed itinerary, and BJK's typed acceptance remarks with many handwritten additions and edits.
Women's World Awards, 2006 October 14
Scope and Contents
Contains event program, printed schedule, and BJK's typed remarks on women's empowerment from the Women's World Awards.
BJK International Women's Sports Center, 2006 October 17
Scope and Contents
Contains schedule and typed remarks of BJK and Ilana Kloss for ribbon-cutting ceremony and press conference of the BJK International Women's Sports Center.
USTA Middle States Hall of Fame dinner, 2006 October 20
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material and photocopies of emails, event itinerary, and list of attendees.
Merrill Lynch diversity and inclusion conference, 2006 October 23
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks with handwritten notes. Topics of remarks include personal challenges and milestones, progress towards LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace, and the importance of visibility.
Merrill Lynch, 2006 October 26
Scope and Contents
Contains typed comments for Paula Polioto's presentation with BJK and an issue of Merrill Lynch Advisor with article on BJK.
Glamour Women of the Year Awards, 2006 October 30
Scope and Contents
Contains materials from the 17th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards, including program, invitations, correspondence, and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten additions. Topics of remarks include social responsibility and a call to action to work towards gender equality.
Ham Richardson service, 2006 November 15
Scope and Contents
Contains program and BJK's typed remarks for the memorial service for tennis player Hamilton Richardson.
March of Dimes sports luncheon, 2006 November 29
Scope and Contents
Contains schedule, program, and BJK's typed remarks for presenting the March of Dimes 2006 Corporate Leadership Award to Ross Greenburg, president of HBO Sports.
Northeastern University Sport in Society, 2006 December 4
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, program, and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten additions. Topics of remarks include the work of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, the Women's Sports Foundation, and the importance of sport.
California Hall of Fame induction, 2006 December 6
Scope and Contents
Contains invitations, inductee information sheets with itinerary, and BJK bio for California Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Visionary Innovator Caregiver presentation, circa 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains printed color slides presentation on BJK's personal biography, achievements, and speaking skills aimed towards brands and companies interested in partnering with or hiring BJK for an event.
Omega Institute, 2007 January 13
Scope and Contents
Contains event programs and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits for the Omega Institute's Being Ageless event. Topics of remarks include the concept of agelessness, transitioning throughout different life stages, milestones in professional and personal life, and a call to action and defining one's legacy.
HSBC, 2007 January 19
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits for the HSBC Consumer Lending Conference. Topics of remarks include leadership, ownership, BJK career milestones, and teamwork.
Red Dress Heart Truth, 2007 February 2
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material and printed webpage articles related to Red Dress Heart Truth Event, including runway show, that BJK participated in.
NEA [National Education Association] Foundation, 2007 February 8
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's printed remarks with handwritten edits for the NEA Foundation Dinner and her acceptance of the NEA Foundation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education. Topics of remarks include the importance of educators, teachers throughout BJK's childhood, and Title IX.
Oprah & Friends Radio Show, 2007 February 14
Scope and Contents
Contains email and typed notes for BJK interview with Gayle King about eco-sports initiative GreenSlam.
Miracle Corners of the World, 2007 March 5
Scope and Contents
Contains printed material from Miracle Corners of the World and letter to BJK and Ilana Kloss with invitation to accept the MCW Public-Private Partnership Award at the 2006 Gala Dinner.
PepsiCo Multicultural Inclusion Summit, 2007 March 27
Scope and Contents
Contains agenda and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include awareness, focus and commitment, and a call to action to drive change.
Cleveland Title IX events, 2007 March 29-31, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for various events in Cleveland, including at the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Meeting of Assistant Coaches, at the Title IX Hoopla, and for media appearances at WKYC-TV3 Good Company Live Talk Show. Topic of all remarks is Title IX. Also contains event programs.
The Billies, 2007 April 11
Scope and Contents
Contains email, event program, and mailings for The Billie Awards.
White House Project EPIC Awards, 2007 April 18
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include gender equality and a call to vote.
Tribeca Film Festival, 2007 April 24
Scope and Contents
Contains printed email correspondence and typed notes for BJK's remarks at the opening night for Tribeca Film Festival. Topics of remarks include BJK's role as ambassador for the the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival.
Stanford Title IX conference, 2007 April 29-30, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains printed emails, Title IX report, and BJK's handwritten notecards for remarks on Title IX.
New England Institute of Technology, 2007 May 6
Scope and Contents
Contains Commencement program, BJK's typed Commencement Speech for New England Institute of Technology graduation. Topics of remarks include BJK's personal milestones, overcoming obstacles, accepting responsibility, believing in yourself, and a call to action to drive change.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 2007 May 7-11, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains itinerary and printed email correspondence related to BJK's role as honorary starter for race.
Merrill Lynch, 2007 May 10
Scope and Contents
Contains itinerary, list of attendees for Achieving Life: An Evening with BJK event.
Phoenix Women's Sports Association Dinner, 2007 May 19
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks with handwritten additions. Topics of remarks include inspiration, accepting responsibility, following your passions, and giving back.
Women for Hillary town hall breakfast, 2007 June 4
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits. BJK's remarks describe her commitment to HRC and their shared values and beliefs.
Hillary Clinton Club 44, 2007 June 6
Scope and Contents
Contains printed event information, printed script, and BJK's handwritten notecards for remarks on HRC.
Center on Halsted, 2007 June 8
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for Center on Halsted Gala Dinner and dedication of the BJK Recreational Hall. Topics of remarks include the work of Center on Halsted and the Chicago community.
Goldman Sachs, 2007 June 21
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed keynote remarks, booking and appearance forms for Goldman Sachs Diversity Event. Topics of remarks include commitment to diversity and inclusion, visible leadership, legacy, milestones in BJK's life and career, and the Women's Sports Foundation.
Hypertension Education Foundation, 2007 June 11-12, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's itinerary for media training and satellite media tour schedule.
UBS diversity event, 2007 June 13
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for keynote "Creating a Legacy." Topics of remarks include diversity and inclusion initiatives at UBS, visible leadership, legacy, personal and professional milestones in BJK's life, and progress and challenges in seeking equality in the workplace.
World TeamTennis Women's Networking Night, 2007 July 12
Scope and Contents
Contains event flier and BJK's typed remarks for Women's Networking Night in Delaware. Topics of remarks include history of World TeamTennis, the Women's Sports Foundation, and legacy.
Lords and Commons Tennis Club, 2007 July 3
Scope and Contents
Contains event itinerary and typed list of potential interview questions for BJK.
California Museum for History, 2007 July 29
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed script for taping for the California Museum for History. BJK's script focuses on the California Hall of Fame, of which BJK is an inaugural inductee.
Foudy Sports Leadership Academy, 2007 July 30
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed notes for remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include Julie Foudy's career, leadership, and the Leadership Academy.
Women's Leadership Exchange, 2007 August 14
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and BJK's typed remarks upon accepting the Vanguard Award at the Women's Leadership Exchange. Topics of remarks include BJK's experience as a businesswoman and entrepreneur, the Original 9 and birth of women's professional tennis, and the Women's Tennis Association.
World TeamTennis Rec Finals, 2007 August 17
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's handwritten notes for remarks, including comments on her story, equality, World TeamTennis, and creating opportunity.
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, 2007 August 23
Scope and Contents
Contains printed fact sheets and BJK's handwritten notes for remarks. Topics of remarks include the history of the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, importance of sports for children, and educational support initiative.
JPMorgan Asset Management, 2007 August 27
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for JPMorgan Asset Management event at the US Open. Remarks include thanks to JPMorgan for support and sponsorship of the US Open, history of the US Open, and comments on the upcoming matches.
CityParks Tennis, 2007 August 28
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks welcoming attendees to CityParks Tennis Benefit and thanking those involved.
UBS, 2007 September 4
Scope and Contents
Contains service agreement between UBS and BJK Enterprises, Inc. for appearance and photographs.
Goldman Sachs, 2007 September 6
Scope and Contents
Contains printed discussion topics for Leadership Panel: A New Perspective at the 3rd Annual Capital Markets Roundtable.
International Women's Forum Gala, 2007 September 12
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits for The International Women's Forum Gala's presentation of the Hall of Fame Award. Topics of remarks include leadership, giving back, the Women's Sports Foundation, and mentorship.
NRPA [National Recreation and Parks Administration] Congress, 2007 September 26
Scope and Contents
Contains typed prepared questions for Mary Joe Fernandez and BJK.
Fortune Most Powerful Women, 2007 October 1-3, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains printed email correspondence, service agreement, list of attendees, and event itinerary.
Cal State LA, 2007 October 6
Scope and Contents
Contains schedule of events, schedule of speakers, and BJK's typed remarks for the BJK and Friends, Presenting the Joe Shapiro Award event. Topics of remarks include history of the event, student-athlete scholarships, and legacy.
Merrill Lynch: Achieving Life, 2007 October 11
Scope and Contents
Contains event schedule, fact sheet, and prepared questions for a conversation with BJK.
Women's Sports Foundation annual dinner, 2007 October 15
Scope and Contents
Contains event program, schedule, and BJK's typed remarks welcoming audience to event and speaking on the Women's Sports Foundation.
Hillary Women's Finance Summit, 2007 October 17
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence and typed BJK talking points for Hillary Clinton event, National Women's Finance Council Summit. Topics of remarks include BJK's endorsement of HRC, Title IX, and leadership.
Public Justice Foundation, 2007 October 18
Scope and Contents
Contains Public Justice twenty-five year report, correspondence, event program, and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include Title IX and responsibility for change.
YWCA of Silicon Valley, 2007 October 23
Scope and Contents
Contains corerspondence and BJK's typed notes for remarks with handwritten edits. Topics of remarks include the mission and programs of the YWCA, history of the YWCA, living one's truth, accepting responsibility, and BJK's personal and professional milestones.
Hillary Clinton campaign Nevada, 2007 October 27
Scope and Contents
Contains memos and BJK's schedule for Nevada visit on behalf of the HRC campaign.
UBS All Bar None, 2007 October 30
Scope and Contents
Contains itinerary, service agreement, and suggested questions for BJK interview at UBS Women's event.
Hillary Clinton campaign dinner, 2007 November 10
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, event program, and background information for the Iowa Democratic Party's 2007 Jefferson Jackson Dinner.
Mannington Mills Stand on a Better World Awards, 2007 November 15
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence, event background documents, and BJK's typed remarks with handwritten additions. Topics of remarks include Mannington Mills' company values, congratulations to award winners, and introduction of award recipient Debra Bonde.
London Times Sportswoman of the Year, 2007 November 20
Scope and Contents
Contains event program, itinerary, and BJK's typed and handwritten remarks for congratulating recipients of the awards.
Women's Sports Foundation, 2007 November 27
Scope and Contents
Contains press conference itinerary and BJK's typed remarks for Women's Sports Foundation GoGirlGo! Boston events.
March of Dimes Sports Luncheon, 2007 November 28
Scope and Contents
Contains event program, schedule, and BJK's typed and handwritten remarks for presentation of award to Lindsay Davenport.
Fox Chase Cancer Center, 2007 November 28
Scope and Contents
Contains event schedule, flier, and printed webpages.
Hillary Clinton National Winter Summit, 2007 December 14
Scope and Contents
Contains event itinerary and BJK's typed remarks in support of the HRC campaign.
Hillary Clinton New Hampshire, 2008 January 7
Scope and Contents
Contains typed schedules, memos, itineraries for HRC campaign events in New Hampshire.
Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health gala, 2008 April 24
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's typed and handwritten remarks on memories of Arthur Ashe and the Institute for Urban Health.
Fortune Most Powerful Women, 2008 May 22
Scope and Contents
Contains printed email correspondence and BJK's typed remarks on mentorship.
LPGA, 2009 May 1-3, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains event itinerary and BJK's typed remarks on women's sports.
Cal State LA Board of Trustees, 2015 November 18
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks with handwritten edits for Board of Trustees presentation on the naming of the Rosie Casals and Pancho Gonzalez Tennis Center at the BJK Sports Complex.
Athlete Ally Action Awards, 2018 October 6
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's notes for remarks on the fight for equality.
BBC Spotty Awards, 2018 December 16
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed and handwritten notes for acceptance of the BBC Sports Lifetime Achievement Award.
RBG documentary screening introductory remarks, 2019 January 11, inclusive
USTA Pride, 2019 August 22
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's itinerary for the US Open 2019, including USTA Pride panel with prepared questions for BJK, and BJK's handwritten notes prepared for panel.
USTA president and chairman, 2019 August 26
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed remarks for introducing Patrick Galbraith as the new Chairman of the Board and President of the USTA.
Althea Gibson statue unveiling, 2019 August 26
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK's typed and handwritten remarks on Althea Gibson.
CityParks Foundation, 2019 August 27
Scope and Contents
Contains event program and BJK's typed talking points from the 2019 CityParks Tennis Benefit. Topics of remarks include the importance of public parks. fundraising, and the CityParks community service initiatives.
Series V. Awards and recognition, 1956-2019, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series V contains certificates, awards, and documents of recognition presented to BJK throughout her life, including in the course of her tennis career and beyond. Document types include awarded certificates, related event programs, and letters of recognition. Each award file may include only the certificate itself or only related documents. Award types include official tennis ranking certificates, honorary degrees, and commemorative proclamations, reflecting BJK's varied achievements and prominence of BJK's influence.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
United States National Parks Eighth Annual Junior Tennis Championships, 1956 July 30-August 5, inclusive
United States Lawn Tennis Association ranking certificates, 1959-1966, inclusive
Long Beach Century Club Sports Night Awards, 1963-1968, 1989, inclusive
City of Long Beach resolutions, 1966-1973, inclusive
Alhambra, CA Tribute to BJK, 1966 September 18
All-Sports Almanac Athletes of the Year, 1967, inclusive
Associated Press Athlete of the Year, 1967, inclusive
California Legislature Resolutions, 1968, 1987, inclusive
BJK Tennis Center Long Beach, 1968, inclusive
Billie Jean Moffitt King Day, 1968 September 13
City of Manhattan Beach Resolution of Commendation, 1968 November 23, inclusive
Conference on Physical Fitness and Sports appointment, 1970 September 25, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Certificate signed by President Richard Nixon.
Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year, 1972
Commonwealth of Massachusetts BJK Day, 1983 March 19
Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee certificate, 1984
Women's International Center Living Legacy Award, 1984 March 1
Honorary Citizen of Tucson, Arizona, 1984 November 7
Cal State L.A. Athletic Hall of Fame, 1985-1987, inclusive
Tennis Magazine's The Best in Tennis, 1987 November, inclusive
BJK Commemorative stamp, 1988
DC Certificate of Appreciation, 1988 May 19
City of Long Beach California Proclamation for Hall of Fame induction, 1989 February 1, inclusive
Gary, Indiana Proclamation and Honorary Citizen certificate, 1990 May 22
The National Women's Hall of Fame induction certificate, 1990 August 26, inclusive
City of Schenectady, N.Y. BJK Week, 1995 July 15
Cal State L.A. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, 1997 June 14
Hobart and William Smith College Elizabeth Blackwell Award, 1998 May 15
United States Professional Tennis Association 25th Anniversary of Battle of the Sexes, 1998 September 20
Trinity College Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, 1998 November 6
Tennis Week Great American Writing Awards, 1998 November 19
University of Pennsylvania Honorary Doctor of Laws, 1999 May 17
University of Pennsylvania Honorary Doctor of Laws [oversized], 1999, inclusive
Cal State L.A. BJK Sports Endowed Scholarship, 2002 May 29
Cedar Crest College Honorary Doctor of Public Service (1 of 2 folders), 2002 October 24
Cedar Crest College Honorary Doctor of Public Service (2 of 2 folders), 2002 October 24
Dartmouth Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (1 of 2 folders), 2003 June 8
Dartmouth Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (2 of 2 folders), 2003 June 8
Women's Sports Foundation Appreciation Resolution, 2003 July 22, inclusive
Congressional Record proceedings in honor of BJK, 2004 April
United States Professional Tennis Association, 2006-2011, inclusive
Huntington, N.Y. Special Proclamation to Ilana Kloss, 2006 April 30
USTA BJK National Tennis Center, 2006 August, inclusive
US House of Representatives Certificate of Special Recognition, 2006 September 28
USTA/ Middle States Tennis Hall of Fame, 2006 October 20
California Hall of Fame, 2006 December
City of San Diego, CA BJK Day, 2007 August 18
Peabody Awards, 2007 June 4
Scope and Contents
Program for the 66th Annual Peabody Awards Presentation Luncheon, at which the HBO Sports documentary Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer received a Peabody Award.
US House of Representatives Certificate of Special Recognition, 2007 October 6
New York Stock Exchange closing bell, 2008 May 6
Boston University Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (2 of 3 folders), 2008 May 18
Boston University Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters (1 of 3 folders), 2008 May 18
Barnard College Medal of Distinction, 2008 May 20
Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009 August 12, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains certificate.
City of Baton Rouge Honorary Mayor-President, 2009 December 8
Scope and Contents
Honorary certificates for BJK and Sir Elton John.
Fed Cup Award of Excellence, 2010
Presidential Proclamation of LGBT Pride Month, 2010 June, inclusive
Mill Valley, CA BJK Day, 2010 October 2
University of Vermont Honorary Doctor of Letters, 2011 May 22
Southern California Tennis Association Hall of Fame, 2011 August 5
NY Women's Agenda Eleanor Guggenheimer Lifetime Achievement Award, 2011 December 6
State of Pennsylvania certificate of recognition, 2013 April 10
City of Philadelphia, PA John Binswanger Park Champion, 2013 May 16
Williams College Honorary Doctor of Laws, 2013 June 2
City of New York BJK Day Proclamation, 2013 September 20
Presidential Proclamation of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2014-2015, inclusive
Drexel University Doctor of Humane Letters, 2015 June 12
Streb Lab for Action Mechanics Action Maverick Award, 2018 May 1
Scope and Contents
Award presented to BJK and Ilana Kloss.
NYC Pride Grand Marshal, 2018 June, inclusive
LPAC Champion of Change Award, 2018 June 20
National Museum of American History Great Americans, 2018 September 25
ESPN Sports Humanitarian Awards, 2019
Professional Tennis Registry certificate, undated, inclusive
Honorary Paratrooper certificate, undated, inclusive
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, undated, inclusive
TEDMED, undated, inclusive
Olympic Committee Women and Sport Achievement Diploma, undated, inclusive
United States Tennis Association, undated, inclusive
Series VI. Correspondence, 1952-2021, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series VI includes letters, cards, and invitations sent to BJK by friends, colleagues, fans, and organizations. The correspondence reflects BJK's wide-ranging influence as a famed athlete, public figure, and advocate for women's equality, as well as her personal friendships and professional activities.
Arrangement
Arranged in two subseries:
Subseries VI.A. Alphabetical correspondence
Subseries VI.B. Subject correspondence
Subseries VI.A. Alphabetical correspondence, 1952-2021, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VI.A contains letters, cards, and invitations sent to BJK and organized individually by correspondent's last name. Contents of correspondence includes personal and professional topics. Particularly notable correspondents are identified within their respective folders or placed in a discrete folder when the amount of material justifies it. Regular correspondents of note include Bill and Hillary Clinton, Elton John, and Barack and Michelle Obama. Correspondence dates from 1952-2019.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically followed by a file for unidentified correspondents.
A, 1966-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club.
B, 1962-2015, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include George H.W. Bush and Warren Buffett.
Billboard Information Group, 1975, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending April 12, 1975 with Elton John's Philadelphia Freedom at number 1.
C (3 folders), 1960-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include Sri Chinmoy.
Clinton, Bill and Hillary, 1993-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains two typed letters and handwritten note from William "Bill" Jefferson Clinton and several typed letters from Hillary Rodham Clinton. HRC's letters include personal condolences and official invitations and thanks for BJK's support of her Presidential campaign.
Clinton, President Bill, 2011-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains one letter addressed to BJK and Ilana Kloss and one letter addressed to BJK.
Clinton, Hillary, 2009-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains letters addressed to BJK and BJK and Ilana Kloss from 2009-2019 and 2012 holiday card. Also includes inserted photos from HBO "Dare to Compete" event.
D, 1965-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include former Mayor of New York City David Dinkins.
E, 1990s-2006, inclusive
F, 2007-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include the family of former President Gerald R. Ford.
G, 1959-2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
Ginsburg, Justice Ruth Bader, 2020, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains outgoing letter from BJK to Justice Ginsburg inviting Justice Ginsburg to receive the WSF's BJK Leadership Award at the 2020 Annual Salute to Women in Sports and letter in response declining the award due to the U.S. judges Code of Conduct.
H, 1959-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable corespondents include Harvard Business School, photographer June Harrison, and the family of cartoonist Lee Holley.
I, 2007-2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence from the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
J, 1963-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable corespondents include Perry T. Jones, President of the Southern California Tennis Association.
John, Elton, 2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains letter thanking BJK and Ilana Kloss for gift sent to Elton John and David Furnish's son.
K, 1959-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Larry King from early in BJK's tennis career.
L, 1952-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include the Long Beach Recreation Commission and Long Beach Polytechnic High School.
Los Cerritos fifth grade students, circa 2019, inclusive
M, 1959-2008, inclusive
N (2 folders), 1960s-2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondens include the New England Institute of Technology and Northeastern University Center for Sport in Society.
O, 1967-2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondence includes letter from Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Obama, Barack and Michelle (1 of 2), 2011-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains personal notes and official correspondence from Barack and Michelle Obama thanking and acknowleding BJK's work on the Obama re-election campaign and as a member of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, & Nutrition.
Obama, Barack and Michelle (2 of 2), 2011-2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains personal correspondence from President Barack and Michelle Obama to BJK and Ilana Kloss, including handwritten note and signed photograph from Michelle Obama sent to BJK after the US Open 2011, White House christmas cards from 2011 and 2014, and 2020 note congratulating BJK on the naming of the Billie Jean King Cup.
P, 1967-2013, inclusive
R (2 folders), 2004-2018, inclusive
Roberts, Rich, 1973, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence from Rich Roberts of the Independent Press-Telegram with printed headline about the Moffitt family and Bobby Riggs during the Battle of the Sexes reporting.
S (2 folders), 1960s-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Notable correspondents include Maria Shriver and Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
T, 1961-2007, inclusive
U, 1959-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence from various United States Lawn Tennis Association staff and committee members informing BJK of her selection to the Wightman Cup team, ranking, and USTA Middle States Hall of Fame Induction Dinner.
V, 1967, inclusive
W, 1966-2019, inclusive
The White House, 1970-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains correspondence from The White House sent over various administrations, including a congratulatory letter for BJK's victories at Wimbledon from President Richard Nixon, Christmas cards from the Nixons, a note from Michelle Obama's Chief of Staff Tina Chen, and a letter from John DeStefano on behalf of President Trump ending BJK's appointment to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition and thanking her for prior service.
Y, 1960s-2007, inclusive
Z, 2007, inclusive
Unidentified or unspecified correspondents, circa 1960s-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains letters, cards, and telegrams sent to BJK without a specified sender or with the sender's name incomplete or illegible.
Additional correspondence, 2017-2021, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains additional notes, cards, and letters from various correspondents added to the collection after the initial donation. Notable correspondents are Warren Buffett, Venus Williams, and Janet Napolitano.
Subseries VI.B. Subject correspondence, 1962-2020, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VI.B includes letters and cards from various correspondents grouped by subject or occassion. These groups were present when acquired and maintained in the processing of the collection.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Wimbledon telegrams, 1962, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a file of telegrams sent to BJK while competing at Wimbledon 1962, at which she and Karen Hantze were the women's double champions.
Fan mail and school reports (4 folders), 1973-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a file of fan mail and notes sent to BJK, including school reports and essays written on and in honor of BJK. Correspondents include various teachers and their students, children from the Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis Center, and various fans inspired by BJK.
Postcards from South Africa, circa 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains unsent postcards and book of postcards from South Africa.
Holiday cards, 2001-2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a file of holiday greeting and photo cards from various senders.
Letters of condolence (18 folders), 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains letters of condolence and sympathy cards to BJK from various senders upon the death of her father, Bill Moffit. Includes printed emails with index of senders.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center naming (1 of 6 folders), 2006 August-September, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a file of cards and letters sent to BJK in congratulations for the official naming of the "USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center" on the opening night of the 2006 U.S. Open, August 28.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center naming (5 of 6 folders), 2006 August-September, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains a file of cards and letters sent to BJK in congratulations for the official naming of the "USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center" on the opening night of the 2006 U.S. Open, August 28.
Oversized birthday and thank you cards, circa 2010s, inclusive
Oversized thank you card, circa 2000s-2010s, inclusive
Senator Birch Bayh tribute, 2019-2020, inclusive
Series VII. Print matter, 1901-2020 (bulk, 1940-2020), inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series VII. Print matter contains printed material collected by BJK, including newspaper clippings, magazines and journals, event programs, books, ephemera, and posters. The clippings, magazines, and journals document BJK's career, as well as tennis and women's sports more generally. The programs files document BJK's activities as an attendee of sporting and fundraising events. Many of the books in the series were signed by the author and inscribed to BJK, and their topics reflect BJK's interest and work in business and LGBTQ and women's equality. Ephemera in the series contains various single items, such as autographs, event tickets, and magazine covers featuring BJK. Posters include tennis match posters, advertisements featuring BJK, and political posters and signs. Material dates from 1901 to 2019, with the bulk dates of 1940 to 2019.
Arrangement
Arranged in six subseries:
Subseries VII.A. Clippings
Subseries VII.B. Magazines and journals
Subseries VII.C. Programs
Subseries VII.D. Books
Subseries VII.E. Ephemera
Subseries VII.F. Posters
Subseries VII.A. Clippings, 1943-2020, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.A contains newspaper and magazine clippings from local, national, and international papers with articles spanning 1943-2019. Topics of articles include BJK's early tennis career, various tournaments, TeamTennis, World TeamTennis, the Battle of the Sexes match, Virginia Slims Circuit, and BJK's efforts toward gender equality, as well as various interviews. Publications include the Independent Press Telegram, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and USA Today.
Arrangement
Files are arranged in chronological order. Articles clipped without visible publication dates are grouped together by decade, their assumed date determined by context and topical matter. Clipped articles that include dates are arranged in a folder for each year, with multiple folders when the amount of material dictates.
1940s, 1940s, inclusive
1950s, 1950s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include BJK's junior tennis career, play in under-15 tournaments, and coach Clyde Walker.
1960s (3 folders), 1960s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include play at the Pacific Southwest Open, Wimbledon, rankings, and BJK's brother Randy Moffitt's baseball career.
1960-1969 (21 folders), 1960-1969, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics of articles include the Junior Wightman Cup, Wimbledon championships, various tournaments, world rankings, and wedding to Larry King. Publications include the Evening Standard, Independent Press Telegram of Long Beach, California, The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Examiner, and World Tennis.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
1970s (4 folders)
Scope and Contents
Topics include World TeamTennis, the Virginia Slims Circuit, and Randy Moffitt's baseball career. Publications include the New York Post, The New York Times, and The Independent Press Telegram.
1970-1973 (13 folders), 1970-1973, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics of articles include the Wightman Cup, US Open championships, Wimbledon championships, USLTA, BJK Invitational tournament, the Virginia Slims Circuit, the 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match with Bobby Riggs, and brother Randy Moffitt. Publications include the Dallas Morning News, Independent Press Telegram, Long Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, and World Tennis Magazine.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
1974-1979 (8 folders)
Scope and Contents
Topics include the Virginia Slims tournament, Wimbledon championships, World TeamTennis, and TeamTennis. Publications include the Dallas Morning News, Independent Press Telegram, the New York Post, The New York Times, Tennis Week, and Sports Illustrated.
1980s, 1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains articles on Randy Moffitt's career as a Major League Baseball pitcher.
1980-1989 (9 folders), 1981-1989, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include the Avon Championships, International Tennis Hall of Fame induction, TeamTennis league, and Wimbledon championships. Publications include the Independent Press Telegram, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Pro Tennis Magazine, San Francisco Examiner, and USA Today.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
1990-1999 (11 folders), 1990-1999, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include coaching, the International Women's Hall of Fame, TeamTennis, and the US Open. Publications include the Charlotte Observer, Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, the National Sports Daily, and USA Today.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
2000s (3 folders), 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include the Long Beach Century Club, World TeamTennis, and retrospectives of BJK's career and the Battle of the Sexes match. Publications include the Arizona Republic, Daily Courier, and the Press Telegram.
2000-2009 (19 folders), 2000-2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Article topics include BJK's work in television commentary, Title IX, TeamTennis, World TeamTennis, the "When Billie Beat Bobby" film, the HBO documentary "Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer," and the naming of the USTA BJK National Tennis Center. Publications include the Desert Sun, the New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
USTA BJK National Tennis Center naming (2 folders), 2006 August 29, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains copies of the New York Times issue and sports section with story on the naming ceremony. Issues signed and dated by BJK.
2010-2019 (13 folders), 2010-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Topics include World TeamTennis, the "Battle of the Sexes" film, and the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year lifetime achievement award. Publications include the Desert Sun, New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today.
Arrangement
Clippings are organized into folders by year.
2018-2020, 2018-2020, inclusive
Subseries VII.B. Magazines and journals, 1958-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.B includes complete issues of magazines, periodicals, and journals. Publications may include articles on BJK, a BJK cover, or may contain general sports and tennis news. Publication entries include variable numbers of issues, and certain titles contain only one issue. Notable publications with multiple issues include TENNIS magazine and World Tennis. Publications date from 1958-2018.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by publication title.
A-B, 1967-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: American Fitness July/August 1991; Association for Women in Sports Media Fall 2005; Athletic Business May 1988; Atlantic Racquet Press Fall 2005 and Winter 2005; Avon Calling 1977; Biography Magazine September 1998; Black Tennis Holiday Special 2012; Bride and Groom Fall-Winter 1967.
Billboard, 1975-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains Billboard issues dated April 12, 1975 and October 14, 2006.
C (2 folders), 1967-2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes issues of California Tennis Vol. 1 No. 2-10 1967-1968; Chicago Tribune Magazine July 9, 2000; Circulation June 1971; Clipper Magazine June-July 1968; Continental August 2010; Cue June 4, 1976 and August 20, 1976; and Current Biography 1967 December.
E-H (4 folders), 1973-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: Entertainment Weekly September 30, 2005; ESPN The Magazine June 11 2012; Esquire October 1974; Exchange Summer 2005; Family Circle May 1973; FIFA 1904 April 2016; Fitness October 2005; Fortune October 1, 2017; Glamour December 2006; GO NYC September 1-October 6, 2006 and June 8-August 3, 2007; Good Housekeeping March 1974; and Harrisburg Magazine October 2005.
ESPY, 1999, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains ESPY Awards Special Collector's Issue: The Greatest Year Ever 1998.
I-L (5 folders), 1963-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: Indianapolis Tennis Magazine Summer 2007 and Fall/Winter 2012; Inside Women's Tennis July 1987 and November 1990; International Women's Professional Softball [c. 1976]; Interview July 2006 with BJK preparatory notes for interview with Roger Federer; The Journal on Active Aging July/August 2006; Kristall-News life 2006; Ladies' Home Journal April 1974 and July 1974; Lambda Legal Updated Summer 2006; Long Beach Review June 1989; Long Island Tennis July 1975; and Los Angeles Magazine July 1963; Los Angeles Tennis Magazine January/February 1995.
The Illustrated London News, 1961 July 15, inclusive
Inside Tennis, 2005-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains October 2005 and September 2006 issues.
Legacies: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2018 Fall, inclusive
LIFE (4 folders), 1958-1976, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: 1939 August 28, 1968 September 20, 1971 November 19, 1973, Special Report: 1973 The Year in pictures, Special Report: Remarkable American Women 1776-1976.
M (4 folders), 1988-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: Making Waves No. 2 and No. 3, 2007; Marie Claire September 2017; Matchpoint May 27-June 11 2004; Me September/October 2007; Melpomene Winter 2002; Men's Health October 2005; Merrill Lynch Advisor Spring-Summer 2006; Ms. July 1973, February 1988, and Fall 2007; National Gay and Lesbian Task Force publications from 1999 and 2000.
N (3 folders), 1991-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: NetPLAY Winter 2013; New Jersey Goodlife June 1991; New Woman December l991; New York February 26, 2007; The New York Times Magazine August 26, 2012; August 27, 2017; November 12, 2017; The New York Times Sports Magazine, September 2007; New York Woman August 1998; The New Yorker February 3, 2003; Newsweek July 19, 1999, July 26, 1999, August 2, 1999, and She Persisted Special Edition 2018.
New York SmartCEO, 2014 July/August, inclusive
The New York Times Magazine, 1967 August 27, inclusive
O-R (8 folders), 1971-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: Occidental Spring 2016; OK! July 11, 2006; Orange Coast September 2006; Out & Equal Winter 2004; OUT August 2017; Overtime Magazine Spring/Summer 2006; People February 3, 1975, June 14, 1976, October 10, 1977, May 25, 1981, September 12, 1983, and September 12, 2005; Peristyle Winter 1978; Philanthropy World volume 12 issue 2, 2007; PhillySport August 1989; Playboy March 1975; Point of Contact March 1988; Real Simple February 2013; Real Sports Winter 1999 and Spring 2002; Redbook October 1971; Richmond Magazine December 2018; and Robin Hood The Heroes Edition 2011.
PACE, 1968 November, inclusive
Paper magazine, 2018 Summer, inclusive
Parade, 1967-1984, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: 1967 September 3, 1978 March 26, and 1984 January 8.
PCMA Daily, 2019 January 8, inclusive
S (4 folders), 1988-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: The Saturday Evening Post March 1988; Smithsonian Spring 2015; Soul Sport December 2014, July 2016, and December 2016; Sports Illustrated for Kids June 2003 and July 2003; Sports inc. May 30, 1988; SportsPro Dec/Jan 2013, February 2013, March 2013, and September 2014; and Standford Center on Ethnics Title IX today, Title IX Tomorrow, 2007.
The Saturday Evening Post, 1975 March, inclusive
Seventeen, 1975 January, inclusive
Southland (3 folders), 1958-1968, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of Southland: Magazine of the Sunday Independent Press Telegram of Long Beach, California, BJK's hometown. Issues contain articles on BJK's early tennis career with Coach Clyde Walker, Juniors tennis career, and play at Wimbledon. BJK appears on cover of each issue. The issues date March 2, 1958; March 10, 1963; June 25, 1967; and September 8, 1968.
Sports Illustrated (4 folders), 1959-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of Sports Illustrated dated February 16, 1959; July 9, 1962, July 15, 1963; July 17, 1967; September 18, 1967; June 24, 1968; July 17, 1892; December 25, 1972; July 16, 1973; May 19, 1975; April 4, 1983; June 20, 1983; April 29, 1991; May 16, 2005; December 6, 2010; and May 7, 2012.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness JOURNAL (3 of 5 folders), 2005 April-2015 April, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: 2005 April 25-May 1, June 20-26, June 27-July 3, July 11-17, July 25-31, August 1-7, September 12-18, September 19-25, September 26-October 2, October 3-6, October 10-16, October 17-23, October 24-30, October 31-November 6, and November 14-20.
Street & Smith's SportsBusiness JOURNAL (2 of 5 folders), 2005 April-2015 April, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: 2005 November 21-27, 2008 July 7-13, 2011 October 10-16, October 8-14, 2013 September 9-15, and 2015 April 6-12 special advertising insert for Mylan World TeamTennis 40th season.
Super Tiebreaker (2 folders), 1976-1991, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of Super Tiebreaker, the offical magazine of World TeamTennis, Team Tennis, and Domino's Pizza TeamTennis. The title of the magazine is stylized on various issues as "Super-tiebreaker," "Super tie-breaker," and "Supertiebreaker." Content of each issue includes articles and interviews with coaches and players, team lineups, player bios, and rules of play. Issues date for the seasons of 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1985, 1989, and 1991.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
T (5 folders), 1967-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: Tennis Illustrated 1967 and November 1974; Tennis Industry July 1989 and September/October 2014; Tennis View Magazine January/February 2013; Tennis Week May 7, 1998, June 27, 2002, September 1, 2002, October 24, 2002, October 25, 2005, December 2007, and July 2008; TennisPro March/April 2016; Tennis West/East November 1973; TIME September 15, 1967, January 5, 1976, October 20, 1997, December 26, 2005/January 2, 2006, October 9, 2017, and December 24/December 31, 2018; and The Times Magazine September 27, 2008.
TENNIS (3 of 5 folders), 1968-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of TENNIS. Issues dated April 1968, July 1970, November 1987, October 1988, November 1988, April 1989, August 1998, July 2003, March 2004, July 2004, October 2006, November/December 2006, October 2007, November/December 2007, September 2008, July/August 2014, September/October 2014, and September/October 2017.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
TENNIS (2 of 5 folders), 1968-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of TENNIS. Issues dated October 2006, November/December 2006, October 2007, November/December 2007, September 2008, July/August 2014, September/October 2014, and September/October 2017.
Tennis U.S.A. (5 folders), 1964-1969, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of Tennis U.S.A. Issues are dated June 1964, January-November 1966, January-December 1967, January-December 1968, and January-July 1969.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Tennis-Revue, 1967 July, inclusive
Scope and Contents
German tennis magazine.
U-W (6 folders), 1962-2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the following issues: The Ultimate Sports Guide, 2007 Fall/Winter; USA Weekend April 4-6, 2008; USLTA Championships Magazine 1962, 1968, and 1973; USTA Magazine September/October 2008; Vanity Fair November 2017; Weekend Sports December 28, 1975; Westways June 1985; Woman's Day October 27, 1987; Women in Sport: The State of Play 2006; Women's International Tennis Association August 29, 1988; Women's Sports & Fitness September/October 1998; Working Woman September 1988; World TeamTennis 1974 and 1975 seasons; and WTA The Legend November 2013.
WEST Los Angeles Times Magazine, 1968-1972, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains the 1968 September 1 and 1972 September 3 issues.
Women's Sports Foundation annual report [removed from frame], 1999, 2002, inclusive
womenSports (2 folders), 1974-1977, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of womenSports magazine. Issues are dated June 1974 (the inaugural issue with BJK cover and "How to Win" article); February 1975; May 1975; May 1976; and May 1977.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
World Tennis (2 of 15 folders), 1964-1989, bulk
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of World Tennis. Issues date September 1964, August 1965, October-December 1965, and January-June 1966.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
World Tennis (13 of 15 folders), 1964-1989, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains issues of World Tennis dated 1966 July-December; 1967 January-December; 1968 January-December; 1969 January-August; 1970 November; 1971 April and July; 1973 January, June, and November-December; 1975 March; 1983 April; 1985 May; 1988 September; and 1989 August.
Subseries VII.C. Programs, 1941-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.C includes programs for events attended by BJK. Most programs are from tennis matches and tournaments. Additional events include other sporting events and fundraising events. Programs date from 1941-2018.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
1940s-1950s, 1940s-1950s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains program for the Professional Tennis Tour 1941 season and for Jack Kramer presents World's Professional Championship Tennis opening match 1959.
1960s (3 folders), 1960s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs for the following events: Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships 1961; Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 1964, 1967, and 1968; Wightman Cup Matches 1967; the 1967 Davis Cup; National Tennis League presents Professional Tennis 1968; Pacific Southwest Open Tennis Championships 1968; the 1969 L.A. Invitational; and the Boulder Collegians 1969 season.
1970s (3 folders), 1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs for the following events: BMC Women's Pro-Tennis Championships BJK Invitational 1971; the Phoenix Giants 1971 season; 1972 Virginia Slims Spring Circuit BMC Women's Pro-Tennis Championships; San Francisco Giants game 1972 June 11; Virginia Slims Circuit BMC Women's Pro-Tennis Championships 1973; Young Giants 1973 season; Tennis America tennis camps 1973; Young Giants 1974 season; Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 1974, and 1975; Tennis Women WTA Fall 1976; and BJK Challenge Series 1978.
1980s (2 folders), 1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs from the following events: Avon Championships of Los Angeles 1981 and 1982; Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 1984; Lincoln-Mercury Women's Tennis Classics 1984 and 1985; Family Circle Magazine Cup XIV 1986; and Long Beach Century Club Sports Night 1988.
1990s, 1990s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains programs from the following events: Smith College Women's Basketball Centennial 1993; World TeamTennis All-Star Smas Hits 1994 August 24-25; California State University, Los Angeles 50, 1997; ESPY Awards 1999; and Women's Night '99.
Sports Illustrated's 20th Century Sports Awards, 1999 December 2, inclusive
2000s-2010s (3 folders)
Scope and Contents
Contains programs from the following events: BJK and friends Honoring Joe Shapiro 2003, 2006, and 2007; Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 2005; and New England Patriots vs. Lions December 3, 2006; Elton John at Madison Square Garden 2007 March 25; 2008 So the World May Hear Awards Gala (program inscribed to BJK by Garth Brooks); presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009 August 23; US Open 2010; USTA Icon Awards 2012; BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore 2014; 2016 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards; and USTA BJK Girls' 16s and 18s National Championships 2018.
Subseries VII.D. Books, 1943-2019, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.D includes books collected by BJK. Books may include an inscription to BJK from the author or an accompanying letter, which has been kept with the book if present. Topics of books include business, fitness, LGBTQ equality, sports, and women's equality. Notable books with inscriptions to BJK include Hillary Rodham and Chelsea Clinton's book, Gutsy Women. Additional notable books include the Virginia Slims Circuit media guide for the 1977 season and Benjamin Snyder's The History of World TeamTennis. Books date from 1943-2019.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Albright, Madeleine. Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box, 2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by author.
Becker, Jo. Forcing the Spring: Inside the Fight for Marriage Equality, 2014, inclusive
Benko, Cathleen and Anne Weisberg. Mass Career Customization: Aligning the Workplace with Today's Nontraditional Workforce, 2007, inclusive
Berman, Ron. The Incredible Journey of the Wellington Tennis Twins, 2005, inclusive
Blaney, Dorothy Gulbenkian. A Woman's Perspective: Billie's Birthday Party, 2003 October, inclusive
Bondar, Roberta. The Arid Edge of Earth, 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK by author.
Borland, Brian. Maynard 8 Miles, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK by author.
Bourke, Dale Hanson. The Skeptic's Guide to the Global AIDS Crisis, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains additional printed materials from Opportunity International.
Browne, John. The Glass Closet: Why Coming Out Is Good Business, 2014, inclusive
Bruno, Nancy. Beautiful Women: Celebrating Beauty in Stories and Stills, 2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK by author.
Bucklin, Linda Hale. Beyond His Control: Memories of a Disobedient Daughter, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK by author and inserted note.
Buren, Jodi. Superwomen, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Foreword of book by BJK.
Citrin, James M. The Dynamic Path, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed by author to BJK.
Clinton, Hillary Rodham. Women in Foreign Policy selected excerpts, 2012 March, inclusive
Clinton, Hillary Rodham and Chelsea Clinton. Gutsy Women, 2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by authors and includes inserted note to BJK from HRC.
Conant, Douglas and Mette Norgaard. TouchPoints: Creating Powerful Leadership Connections in the Smallest of Moments, 2011, inclusive
Cooke, Nicole. The Breakaway, 2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author and inserted letter.
Cornwell, Patricia. Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper Case Closed, 2002, 2002, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK by author.
Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 1989, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from Dave Fish and Dick Herbst.
Daugherty, Michael J. The Devil Inside the Beltway, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK from author.
Engebrecht, Pat. When Love is Not Enough, 2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author and inserted letter.
de Angeli, Marguerite. The Door in the Wall, 1989, inclusive
Evansville Area Tennis Patrons. Serve it Up, 1982, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Recipe book printed by the Evansville Area Tennis Patrons with recipes contributed by tennis pros and friends of the organization, including a recipe for oatmeal pineapple cookies from BJK. Includes an inserted letter to BJK and newspaper clipping.
Finder, Robert L., Jr. The Financial Professional's Guide to Communication, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK from author.
The Freedom Writers Foundation. Freedom Writers Foundation, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK and Ilana Kloss from "Erin."
Friedman, Steward D. Leading the Life You Want, 2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted letter to BJK from author.
Frist, Karyn McLaughlin. Love You, Daddy Boy: Daughters Honor the Fathers They Love, 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author.
Gillibrand, Kirsten. Off the Sidelines, 2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed by author to BJK.
Glangchai, Cristal. Venture Girls, 2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by author.
Graham, Laura. Sports Bear: A Day at the Tennis Court, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK from author.
Guerrant, Anne. How to be Richer Than Your Parents, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK and Ilana Kloss from author.
HCCTA Elementary Reads. Champion Citizen, 2011, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains books created by Hamilton County Community Tennis Association Elementary Reads on inspirational athletes, including BJK, Arthur Ashe, James Blake, Gale Sayers, and George Taliaferro. Each signed by author and HCCTA Elementary Reads creator and writing producer.
Hoffman, Greg. The Art of World Team Tennis, 1977, inclusive
Jackman, Michele with Susan Waggoner. Star Teams, Key Players, 1991, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK from author.
John, Elton. Anthology and It's A Little Bit Funny, 1977, 1985, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes Elton John's Anthology book of sheet music 1985 and It's a Little Bit Funny 1977.
John, Elton. Love is the Cure: On Life, Loss, and the End of AIDS, 2012, inclusive
Johnson, David. Voice of Beauty: A Photographic Celebration of African Women, 2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by author.
Katz, Larry. Beyond Winning, 2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains inscription to BJK by author.
Katz, Naomi. Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed by author to BJK.
King, Billie Jean with Kim Chapin. Billie Jean, 1975, inclusive
Klainer, Pamela York. How Much is Enough?, 2002, inclusive
Knight, J.J. Nothing Ventured, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author.
Kovacs, Mark S., E. Paul Roetert, and Todd S. Ellenbecker with USTA. Complete Conditioning for Tennis, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from Mark Kovacs.
Kusama, Yayoi. Recent Works, 1996 September 17-October 19, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Exhibition catalog from the Robert Miller Gallery.
Litman, Bob. Live the Best Story of Your Life, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted note to BJK from author.
Macci, Rick with Jim Martz. Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness from Yourself and Others, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author.
Marloe, Wendy and Joanna Chen. Sanctuary, 2015, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted letter to BJK from publisher.
Meltzer, Brad. I am Billie Jean King (1 of 2 copies), 2019, inclusive
Meltzer, Brad. I am Billie Jean King (2 of 2 copies), 2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK by author.
Momentum. TED Women, 2015, inclusive
Morse, A.R. Tennis Champion: Billie Jean King, 1976
Mundy, Liza. The Richer Sex, 2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author.
Northup, Fred. Winning More than the Game, 2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription to BJK from author.
Peters, Lisa Gaskill. Doris E. Coppock: Renaissance Woman at McPherson College, 2017, inclusive
Piccinini, Patricia. Nature's Little Helpers, 2005, inclusive
Potter, Edward C. (ed). USLTA Official Tennis Yearbook and Guide, 1960, 1961, inclusive
Powers, Debbie Millbern. Meeting Her Match, 2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted letter to BJK from author.
Prudden, Bonnie. After Fifty Fitness Guide, 2011, inclusive
Prudden, Bonnie. Myotherapy, 2010, inclusive
Rennert, Rick. Open Season 2006: A Legendary Showcase, 2006, inclusive
Rennert, Rick. Unmatched: The Spectacular Showcase of the US Open, 2012, inclusive
Roth, Patrick A. The End of Back Pain, 2014, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK.
Ruiz, Don Miguel. The Four Agreements, 1997, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted fan letter sent to BJK along with this book and Marguerite de Angeli's The Door in the Wall.
Sarg, Tony. Baby's Book, 1943, inclusive
Schatz, Kate. Rad American Women A-Z, 2015, inclusive
Serure, Pamela. Dear Heart: Life-saving Stories from Women to Women, 2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
File includes additional printed material and DVD sent to BJK from events of the heart.
Snyder, Benjamin. The History of World TeamTennis: Over Forty Years of Courting Equality, 2017, inclusive
Special Olympics. Tennis Coaching Quick Start Guide, 2006 March, inclusive
Tobias, Andrew. The Best Little Boy in the World Grows Up, 1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed to BJK by author.
Virginia Slims Circuit. Virginia Slims Media Guide, 1977, inclusive
Willenson, Neil. A Journey of Hope: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love, 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inscription from author to BJK and additional printed materials from Camp Heartland.
Williams, Dell and Lynn Vannucci. Revolution in the Garden: Memoirs of the Gardenkeeper, 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed by author to BJK.
Williams, Owen. Ahead of the Game, 2013 November, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains author signature.
Woolard, Edgar. Dear Caroline, Dear Will, 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inscribed by author to Ilana Kloss.
Woolum, Janet. Outstanding Women Athletes, 1992, inclusive
Worden, Minky. The Unfinished Revolution (2 folders), 2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes 2 copies of book, each inscribed to BJK by author, letters from author, and printed material from Human Rights Watch.
Subseries VII.E. Ephemera, 1901-2018 (bulk, 1960-2018), inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.E includes ephemeral paper material, the majority of which are single items that were not initially stored with a particular record group. Types of items include artworks given to BJK, autographs, event tickets, and formerly framed magazine covers.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically.
Barnard sketch copy, 1998, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photocopy of BJK sketch by artist D. Barnard signed by artist and BJK.
BJK American Express subway ad postcard, 2000, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by BJK and photographer June Harrison.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by photographer June Harrison in 2019.
BJK autographs, undated, inclusive
BJK bumper sticker, circa 1960s-1970s, inclusive
BJK caricature pencil drawing, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
BJK caricature pencil drawing mounted on board given to BJK by the WTA tour in thanks and acknowledgement of their 30th Anniversary celebration.
BJK fact sheet, circa 1980, inclusive
BJK mounted autograph and photo [removed from frame], undated, inclusive
BJK quotations, undated, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Laminated quarter-fold sheet with four BJK quotations. Quotations are "I have often been asked whether I am a woman or an athlete. The question is absurd. I am an athlete. I am a woman."; "I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing toward being a champion."; "You know, I still wake up some mornings thinking I haven't played the match yet."; and "Balance is the key to both sports and life."
BJK unsent postcards, circa 1970s, inclusive
Bobby Riggs' bridge jump certificate, circa 1973, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Ticket with text: "If I lose to Billie Jean King, I will jump off a bridge." Bobby Riggs. THIS CERTIFICATE ADMITS ONE PERSON TO THE BOBBY RIGGS' BRIDGE JUMP. Place, time and date to be determined. Odds that Riggs will try to con the bridge into lowering itself before the jump are 8 to 5.
Bruce Lattig BJK painting, circa 1980s, inclusive
Bumper sticker, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Bumper sticker reading "Well-behaved women seldom make history - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich."
Elizabeth Cady Stanton signature, 1901, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains signature of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, dated 1901 November 30. Includes certificate of authenticity from Berram & Williams, Booksellers, dated 1999 October 16. Gifted to BJK by Helen Russell.
ESPNW BJK ad [removed from frame], circa 2010, inclusive
Fort Bragg Special Forces Airborne pencil drawing, 1987, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing of soldier presented to BJK by the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare CCenter and School, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Fortune The Most Powerful Women Opening Night Dinner cloth bag and invitation, 2007, inclusive
Independence Hall Documents of Freedom, circa 1990s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Reproductions of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and Bill of Rights from Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA.
Mildred Moffitt watercolor painting, undated, inclusive
Mildred Moffitt watercolor painting of flower [removed from frame], undated, inclusive
New Year's Bingo, 2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains Bingo board scoring guide from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, signed by BJK, Betty Moffitt, and others.
Pat Dufry print [removed from frame], 1985 February 10, inclusive
Sports, 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains signed and inscribed baseball cards from Lavonne "Pepper" Paire and Alice "Lefty" Hohlmayer of the All American Girls Professional Baseball League 1943-1954 and commemorative envelope with Arthur Ashe stamp from the World TeamTennis Finals 2005.
Sports Illustrated BJK cover [removed from frame], 1973 July 16, inclusive
BJK drawing World Tennis Most Significant Player [removed from frame], 1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Color drawing of BJK and male tennis player with plaque reading "BJK World Tennis Most Significant Player 1953-1983."
Tennis Magazine BJK article mounted on board, 1985 January, inclusive
Framed Shannon Marcus record in tribute of the Challenger 7 astronauts, 1986, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Framed record recorded by Shannon Marcus titled "Bid You Goodbye." Framed display also includes photograph of the seven Challenger astronauts, memorial patch, and inscription to BJK from Shannon Marcus.
US Open Women's Singles 100th Anniversary frame, 1986, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Empty frame engraved with "US Open Tennis Championships 100th Anniversary - Women's Singles 1886-1986."
Theatre playbills and tickets, 2006-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains various tickets and playbills to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and concerts, as well as signed playbill for Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka at Chicago Shakespeare Theater and tickets and program for BALLS, an Off-Broadway play from the One Year Lease Theatre Company and Stages Repertory Theatre based on the 1973 Battle of the Sexes match.
Tickets, 2008-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains tickets to various events, mostly film showings and sporting events. Events include the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner, Elton John concerts at the Beacon Theatre 2010 and Madison Square Garden 2019, the Rocketman (2019) premiere at Lincoln Center, and various sporting events, including Federation Cup matches, Major League Baseball games, and National Hockey League games. Also includes International Tennis Hall of Fame member card. Materials date from 2008-2019.
Travel, 1950s-1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains map of South and East England, books of postcards from Moscow, and brochure for the Empire State Building.
Vitas Gerulaitis Andy Warhol print reproduction, undated, inclusive
Wimbledon clippings and photo board, circa 1966, inclusive
Wimbledon official program cover and Ladies' Singles bracket page [removed from frame], 1963, inclusive
Wimbledon official program Ladies' Singles and Doubles bracket pages mounted display, 1963, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation Do You Know Who I Am? ads [removed from frame], 2002, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation Ilana Kloss certificate [removed from frame], 1998 October 19, inclusive
WTA 30th Anniversary photo display [removed from frame], 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Originally framed photos with engraved dedication to BJK for the 30th Anniversary of the WTA tour. Removed from frame by conservation.
WTA Tour 2007 photo collage, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Photo collage print on board with plaque text reading "2007 - The Year of Equality: Together We Made History Sony Ericsson WTA Tour."
WTT King Trophy watercolor by Janet Nunn [removed from frame], circa 2017, inclusive
World Team Tennis Super-tiebreaker magazine cover [removed from frame], 1976, inclusive
World Team Tennis Super-tiebreaker magazine cover [removed from frame], 1978, inclusive
World Tennis magazine cover [removed from frame], 1976 November, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Cover features the World TeamTennis champions team The New York Sets, including BJK.
Subseries VII.F. Posters, 1970-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Subseries VII.F contains all posters in the collection, including event posters, advertisement posters, and political posters and signs. Notable items include poster for the BJK Invitational 1971 of the Virginia Slims National Pro Circuit, advertisement posters for Nike and American Express featuring BJK, and a poster for an Original 9 reunion signed by all nine players. Items date from the 1970s to 2019.
Arrangement
Items are arranged chronologically.
Advertisements/ BJK Endorsements, 1970s-2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains BJK Carnation instant breakfast ad poster and several American Express posters featuring BJK.
BJK Invitational, 1971 January 14-17, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster for the BJK Invitational in Long Beach, California, the second tournament of the Virginia Slims National Pro Circuit.
The Virginia Slims National Indoor Championships, circa 1970s, inclusive
Bobby Riggs Memorial Bake Sale, circa 1975, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster for event sponsored by the Princeton Seminary Women Men's Auxiliary of the Princeton Theological Seminary.
San Francisco Giants, 1977, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster of full team roster, including BJK's brother, pitcher Randy Moffitt.
Inside Women's Tennis U.S. Open, 1978 September 13, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Inside Women's Tennis poster from publication reading "An Era Ends The First Ten Years of the U.S. Open" with images of past champions.
Nike Long May She Reign BJK ad, circa 1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes two copies of poster, one on board.
Virginia Slims, 1986 March, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Virginia Slims World Championship Series poster mounted on board with text "To BJK for Shaping the Future of Women's Tennis. From Virginia Slims."
Virginia Slims Legends AmFAR benefit, 1994 March 19-20, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster for Virginia Slims Legends Presents The Greatest Hits of Our Time... In Concert And On the Court benefiting American Foundation for AIDS Research. Concert featuring Liza Minnelli hosted by Angela Lansbury and Pro-Celebrity and Lgends Challenge. Poster signed by Minnelli and Lansbury, as well as BJK and additional Legends players.
Virginia Slims Legends On the Courts and in Concert, 1995 April 7-9, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster for Virginia Slims Legends Hit It, Ladies On the Courts and In Concert benefit for the National AIDS Fund. Signed by BJK and additional Legends players.
Fed Cup World Team Final, 1999 September 18-19, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster for the Fed Cup World Team Final USA vs. Russia match held at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium, Stanford University. Signed by BJK and team.
American Express BJK ad subway signs, 2000, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by BJK and photographer June Harrison.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by photographer June Harrison in 2019.
The Concert for New York City, 2001 October 20, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed to BJK and Ilana Kloss by Melissa Etheridge, Mick Jagger, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.
BJK 60th birthday, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster signed with birthday messages.
Sri Chinmoy Happiness, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed and inscribed with personal note by Sri Chinmoy to BJK.
US Open 25th Anniversary, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by BJK.
WTT 30th anniversary season, 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Eight copies of WTT 30th season anniversary poster signed by players.
HBO BJK: Portrait of a Pioneer, 2006, inclusive
HBO BJK: Portrait of a Pioneer, 2006, inclusive
US Open, 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed with notes of congratulations to BJK for renaming of USTA BJK National Tennis Center.
Hillary Clinton 2008 campaign, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Three green and yellow signs for the HRC 2008 Presidential Campaign. Signs read "TURN UP THE HEAT" on one side and "TURN AMERICA AROUND" on other.
Girleffect.org, circa 2010, inclusive
Title IX, circa 2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Title IX "I exercise my rights" poster featuring BJK.
STL Today Sports page, 2011 July 3, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Article titled "Three Aces" highlighted, a story on tennis players Carol Hanks Aucamp, Justina Bricka, and Mary Ann Eisel Beattie. Handwritten note from Justina to BJK wishing BJK a happy 70th birthday.
Original 9 Reunion, 2012 April 5-8, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Poster from the WTA and Family Circle Cup for the Reunion of the Original 9: Founding Members of the Tour. Poster signed by all nine members.
Kaye Ballard Live on Stage, 2014 March 11, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by Kaye Ballard.
Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program, circa 2015, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed by members of the program.
Hillary Clinton Stronger Together, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Two identical blue posters/ signs reading "STRONGER TOGETHER" from HRC's 2016 Presidential Campaign.
Battle of the Sexes film, 2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Several posters for the 2017 Battle of the Sexes film. One poster signed by BJK.
Salesforce Equality Trailblazers, 2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Salesforce Equality Awards poster featuring BJK, Lilly Ledbetter, Patricia Arquette, and Mary J. Blige as Equality Trailblazers.
March for Our Lives, 2018 March 24, inclusive
US Open Pride, 2019, inclusive
WTT, 2019, inclusive
Series VIII. Photographs, 1935-2020, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series VIII includes photographs, negatives, and slides from throughout BJK's life and career. Subjects of photos include BJK's childhood and family, youth tennis matches, professional tennis matches and events, TeamTennis and World TeamTennis events, notable people in BJK's life, and various public appearances, events, and fundraisers attended by BJK. Notable photo groups include BJK's childhood and family photos, various Wimbledon matches, TeamTennis league photos and slides, and BJK receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. Materials date from 1935 to 2019.
Arrangement
Arranged in six subseries:
Subseries VIII.A. Childhood and family
Subseries VIII.B. Career
Subseries VIII.C. TeamTennis
Subseries VIII.D. Events
Subseries VIII.E. People
Subseries VIII.F. Slides
Subseries VIII.A. Childhood and family, 1935-2010, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.A contains photographs of BJK during her childhood and adolescence, photographs of her immediate family throughout their lives, and photographs of additional relatives. BJK's baby photos include formal portraits and family candids. Childhood photographs include BJK with parents and brother Randy and with classmates. A group of photographs originally in frames have been removed for conservation purposes and are described accordingly. Photos date from 1935 to 2010.
Arrangement
Photographs are grouped by family members, starting with BJK's baby and childhood photos, followed by photographs of her parents and brother, and finally Moffitt and Jerman family relatives.
Baby photos, 1943-1948, inclusive
Childhood family, 1943-1955, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Photos of young BJK, parents, and brother Randy.
Childhood, 1948-1958, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK's childhood and adolesence, including photos with classmates and formal class and school club photos.
Childhood [oversized], 1955-1961, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of BJK on tennis court with another youth player and formal headshot composition of BJK and members of the Zayn service sorority.
Childhood and relatives [oversized], 1955-1958, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes formal photos of BJK's school class dances and color photo of unidentified relative.
BJK and parents, 1950-2005, inclusive
Betty Moffitt, 1935-1995, inclusive
Bill Moffitt, 1940-1990, inclusive
Bill and Betty Moffitt (2 folders), 1940-2000, inclusive
Randy Moffitt, 1960-1990, inclusive
Moffitt and Jerman relatives (5 folders), circa 1930-2010, inclusive
Family [oversized], circa 1940s-1950s, inclusive
Family photos removed from frames, circa 1940-1980, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains Moffitt family photos removed from frames by the Conservation Department, including photos of Bill Moffitt, and photo of Bill and Betty Moffitt.
Subseries VIII.B. Career, 1955-2005, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.B contains photographs taken throughout BJK's career as a tennis player, tennis coach, and broadcaster. The majority of photos are tennis match shots, including court play and BJK with awards. Notable files include a group of Wimbledon photos and photos from the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs. Photos date from 1955-2005.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Early tennis career (2 folders), 1955-1960, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Photos of BJK playing tennis, with trophies, and with other players during her Juniors tennis career.
Early tennis career [oversized], circa 1955-1965, inclusive
Early tennis career - Beverly Hills Tennis Club [oversized], 1957 December 27, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes two mounted photos of BJK at the Beverly Hills Tennis Club with trophy.
Tennis career (3 folders), 1961-1980, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains tennis match photos of BJK throughout her singles and doubles career, including play with Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, as well as press photos and photos with trophies.
Wimbledon, The Championships (2 folders), 1961-1975, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK competing at Wimbledon, holding the Rosewater Dish trophy, and with doubles partners, as well as press photos from Wimbledon.
Tennis career [oversized], 1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains 10 x 15 inch photos of BJK with Wimbledon trophy in 1975 and BJK with Battle of the Sexes trophy.
Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs (2 folders), 1973, inclusive
Tennis career [oversized], 1974, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains large format mounted photograph of BJK playing in Virginia Slims of Philadelphia match taken by Edward Fernberger.
Federation Cup, 1976-1979, inclusive
Federation Cup [oversized], 1976-1979, inclusive
Scope and Contents
One photo mounted on foam board of BJK and Federation Cup team.
NBC Sports, circa 1990s, inclusive
HBO, circa 1990s-2000s, inclusive
Fed Cup, 1995-1996, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of the 1995-1996 United States Fed Cup team coached by BJK.
Fed Cup [oversized], 1995-1996, inclusive
Fed Cup [oversized], 1995-1996, inclusive
Scope and Contents
One photo of BJK mounted on foam board.
Headshots (4 folders), 1960-2005, inclusive
BJK portrait removed from frame, circa 1960s-1970s, inclusive
Headshots [oversized], 2000s, inclusive
BJK contact sheets and negatives, circa 1960s-1990s, inclusive
Subseries VIII.C. TeamTennis, 1974-2006, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.C contains photographs from the TeamTennis, Domino's Pizza TeamTennis, and World TeamTennis leagues. Subjects of photos include team rosters, match shots, community recreation league events, and the annual WTT Smash Hits benefit. A portion of this group of photos was originally organized in binders, and this arrangement has been maintained with a note in the folder title indicating so. Photos date from 1974 to 2006.
Arrangement
Files are arranged in chronological order.
BJK Philadelphia Freedoms, 1974, inclusive
WTT, 1975-1978, inclusive
WTT [oversized], 1976-1990s, inclusive
TeamTennis, circa 1981-1985, inclusive
WTT Chicago Fyre [disassembled binder] (2 folders), 1983, inclusive
TeamTennis, circa 1983-1984, inclusive
TeamTennis teams, 1983-1984, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis, 1985, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis teams, 1985-1990, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis (7 folders), circa 1985-1990, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis negatives, circa 1985-1990, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis - BJK, circa 1985-1990, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis and TeamTennis Rec League negatives (3 folders), circa 1985-1995, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis Championship Award ceremony, 1989, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis (6 folders), 1990, inclusive
TeamTennis Ultra Slim Fast (2 folders), 1990-1992, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis Chicago Tennis Fest, 1991, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis and TeamTennis [oversized], circa 1985-1991, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of BJK and others in Domino's Pizza TeamTennis apparel mounted on foam board and photo of the 1991 TeamTennis Champions Atlanta Thunder team mounted on board and signed by the team.
TeamTennis, circa 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day Atlanta, 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day Charlotte, 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day Hershey PA, 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day Minneapolis, 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day New Jersey, 1991, inclusive
TeamTennis Rec Day New York, 1991, inclusive
WTT teams, 1991-1995, inclusive
WTT, circa 1992-1994, inclusive
WTT party, 1992 September, inclusive
San Diego after school tennis program, 1992, inclusive
WTT Rec Day Chicago/Wilmette, 1992 March 7, inclusive
WTT Rec Day Tampa, 1992 May 2, inclusive
WTT Rec Day Central Park, 1992 August 20, inclusive
WTT team photos, 1993, inclusive
WTT Rec Day Boston, 1993, inclusive
TeamTennis Regional Clinic Washington D.C., 1993 April 17, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits - Carol Newsom (2 folders), 1994 July 26, inclusive
WTT school and community programs, 1994, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits Chicago, IL [disassembled binder], 1995 September 13, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits Houston, TX [disassembled binder] (4 folders), 1996, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits Orlando, FL [disassembled binder], 1997, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits Chicago, IL [disassembled binder], 1998, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits [disassembled binder] (2 folders), 1999, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits (3 folders), 2000, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits [disassembled binder], 2000, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits auction items, circa 2000, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits BJK and Elton John, circa 2000s, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits, circa 2000s, inclusive
WTT, 2002, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits Boston, MA [disassembled binder], 2003, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits [disassembled binder], 2004, inclusive
WTT Smash Hits [disassembled binder] (2 folders), 2005, inclusive
WTT semifinals [disassembled binder], 2005, inclusive
WTT Judith Arnold, 2006, inclusive
Subseries VIII.D. Events, 1960-2020, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.D includes photographs from various events attended by BJK, including fundraising events, sporting events, awards presentations, and television appearances. Notable events include BJK's induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame, and renaming ceremony for the USTA BJK National Tennis Center. Photos date from 1960 to 2020.
Arrangement
Photographs are arranged chronologically, with general event folders containing events with one or a few photos followed by files for individual events.
Events (5 folders), 1980s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains event photo files grouped in chronological order by proximate dating. Most photos do not have a date specified. Many events have a single photo. Event types include social gatherings, tennis matches, reunions, fundraising events, and award presentations.
Events [oversized], 1984-2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes photo board from the 1984 Virginia Slims Championships and photo from the 2018 Golden Globe Awards.
Events [oversized] (2 folders), 1997-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of notable attendees of the US Open Singles Championships August 25, 1997, photo of the Champions Parade group at Wimbledon 2000, mounted photo of BJK parachuting with the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, including signatures of Team members, and photo of CSULA student athletes with autographs.
Events [oversized], circa 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains group photo of unidentified event. BJK and Elton John at center of group. Elton John signed photo.
Event photos removed from frames, 1980s-2000s, inclusive
American Foundation for AIDS Research, 1994, inclusive
Awards (2 folders), 1960s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK awards, including tennis tournament trophies, honorary degrees, and various award presenations and ceremonies.
Adventures in Movement, circa 1990s, inclusive
Art Seitz photography, 1982-1993, inclusive
Arthur Ashe Safe Passage Foundation Victory Dinner, 1995, inclusive
BNP Paribas, 2009, inclusive
Cal State Commencement, 1997, inclusive
Cal State Commencement [oversized], 1997, inclusive
Credit Suisse First Boston, 2005, inclusive
Davis Cup Spain vs USA, 2008, inclusive
HISTORYTalks, 2020 February 29, inclusive
Homecoming with Rick Reilly, 2010, inclusive
Indianapolis starter flag, 2008, inclusive
International Tennis Hall of Fame Celebrating 50 Years, 2004, inclusive
International Tennis Hall of Fame Eugene Scott Award honoring Chris Evert, 2012 August, inclusive
International Tennis Hall of Fame induction, 1987, inclusive
March for Our Lives, 2018 March 18, inclusive
National Women's Hall of Fame, 1990, inclusive
National Women's Law Center, 2004, inclusive
Pat Parsons photocopies, circa 2000s, inclusive
Television appearances, 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos from BJK's appearance on various television programs, including the Mike Douglas Show, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, The Odd Couple, Dinah! with Dinah Shore, Game Time with Boomer Esiason, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the Tavis Smiley Show, as well as BJK with Holly Hunter on the set of the film "When Billie Beat Bobby."
Teneo, 2012 October 17, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of BJK, Ilana Kloss, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush at Teneo event.
USTA renaming ceremony, 2006, inclusive
Virginia Slims Legends tour, 1990s, inclusive
Virginia Slims Championship Series, 1980s, inclusive
White House, 1975-1999, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK at the White House, including BJK with President Ford and Arthur Ashe, BJK with President Reagan, and event photos from HBO documentary screening at White House with President Clinton.
Wimbledon, 2005-2019, inclusive
Wimbledon Royal Box, 2014-2019, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos from The Championships, Wimbledon of the Royal Box spectators, each including a seating chart naming guests of the Box.
Wimbledon / WTA gathering, circa 1990s, inclusive
womenSports, 1974-1980, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation [oversized], 1998-2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes formal group photo from the Annual Salute to Women in Sports Award Dinner 1998, 1999, and 2000 and photo board from The Billies 2006.
Women's Sports Foundation [oversized], circa 2000, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Various photos from the WSF Annual Salute to Women in Sports event featuring BJK displayed together on board with caption reading "To Our T.E.A.M. Leader The Women's Sports Foundation Staff."
Women's Sports Foundation (1 of 4 folders), 2000s, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation (3 of 4 folders), 2000s, inclusive
Women's Sports Foundation Advanta event, 2005 July 19, inclusive
WTA tour, 2005, inclusive
Subseries VIII.E. People, 1960-2017, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.E includes photograph files of particular people or groups of people, including individual shots, the identified person with BJK, and event photos of particular people and groups of people. Notable individuals include Hillary Clinton, Elton John, BJK's life partner Ilana Kloss, Barack Obama, and the Original 9. The subseries also includes a file of photos autographed and given to BJK by the subject. Photos date from 1960 to 2017.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically followed by files of photographs signed by subject.
Casals, Rosemary "Rosie", 1960s-1990s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of Rosie Casals, tennis player and BJK's doubles partner, including event photos and match shots with BJK.
Clinton, Hillary, 1999-2017, inclusive
Congress, 1984-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK with members of Congress at various events, including BJK and Geraldine Ferraro, BJK and Senator Ted Kennedy, and BJK with Senator Birch Bayh, author of the Title IX law.
Friends (2 folders), 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK and friends. Folder was present in the collection before processing and order and folder title were maintained.
John, Elton (3 folders), 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK and Elton John, many from TeamTennis events and Elton John AIDS Foundation events.
John, Elton and BJK [oversized], 1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains three copies, one mounted on board, of BJK and Elton John portrait.
King, Larry, 1964-1977, inclusive
Kloss, Ilana (3 folders), circa 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of Ilana Kloss, BJK's life partner. Photos include Ilana Kloss playing throughout her tennis career, at events, and with BJK.
Kloss, Ilana [oversized], 1980s, inclusive
Navratilova, Martina, circa 1970s-2000s, inclusive
Obama, Barack, 2009-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of BJK and President Barack Obama at White House, including BJK receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
Obama, Barack [oversized], 2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes two 10 x 15 inch photos of BJK receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama.
Obama, Barack [oversized], 2009, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains 16 x 20 inch photo of BJK and Barack Obama at the ceremony for the Presidential Medal of Freedom award.
Obama, Michelle, 2009-2011, inclusive
Original 9, 1970-2012, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos of the Original 9 and tennis promoter Gladys Helman posing with their original dollar bills and together over time at various reunions and commemorative events.
Sotomayor, Justice Sonia, circa 2010, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of Justice Sonia Sotomayor with BJK and Ilana Kloss.
Steinem, Gloria and Dr. Sally Ride, 1983, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photo of BJK with Gloria Steinem and Dr. Sally Ride.
Virginia Slims Legends, 1990s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains headshots of tennis players in the Virgina Slims Legends tour.
Women's Sports Legends (3 folders), circa 1995, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes photo files of athletes of the Women's Sports Legends business.
Signed photos (2 folders), 1960s-2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains photos signed by subjects and many dedicated to BJK. Photos and signatures include Althea Gibson, Elton John, the World TeamTennis New York Apples team, Venus and Serena Williams, and Virginia Slims Legends players. Also includes BJK photo signed to Ilana Kloss.
Signed photos [oversized], 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains formal photo of MGM actors taken in 1943 with personalized note and autograph to BJK from Esther Williams.
Subseries VIII.F. Slides, 1959-1997, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Subseries VIII.F includes slides, the majority of which capture TeamTennis matches and events. All slides in the collection are included in this subseries, excepting slides originally included in TeamTennis binders, which have been kept in Subseries VIII.C. Slides date from 1959 to 1997.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
BJK court shots, 1959-1983, inclusive
Personal, 1973-1997, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains slides of BJK and friends and family.
World TeamTennis, circa 1974-1980, inclusive
Avis Challenge Cup Hawaii, 1976, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis, 1980s, inclusive
TeamTennis Chicago Fyre, circa 1983, inclusive
1985-1988 Pro and Rec and 1987 Hall of Fame [disassembled binder] (2 folders), 1985-1988, inclusive
TeamTennis Honolulu, circa 1985-1990, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis, 1986 July, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis, 1987, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis Midtown Rec Day, 1987, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis Rec Days, 1987 June, inclusive
World TeamTennis, 1990, inclusive
BJK headshots, circa 1997, inclusive
Series IX. (RESTRICTED) Audiovisual and digital formats, 1973-2018, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series IX includes audiovisual and digital media collected by BJK. Formats of material include audiocassettes, videocassettes, a betacam tape, mini-DVs, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and a USB flash drive. Content of media includes audio recordings of TeamTennis stakeholder meetings and ads, audio and video footage of various events and BJK interviews, commercially-released DVD films, and CDs gifted to BJK by Elton John.
Arrangement
Arranged in four subseries:
Subseries IX.A. Audiocassettes
Subseries IX.B. Videocassettes
Subseries IX.C. Optical disks [CDs and DVDs]
Subseries IX.D. USB flash drives
Conditions Governing Access
This series is currently restricted from use. The videotapes and audiotapes are restricted because of their fragility and because N-YHS has no equipment on which to play them. The digital media is restricted from access in order to ensure that the digital files are not accidentally corrupted. N-YHS will be developing procedures to properly handle digital media and this content will be opened in the future after those procedures are established and implemented. Please contact the curator of manuscripts at manuscripts@nyhistory.org for further information.
Subseries IX.A. Audiocassettes, 1973-1995, inclusive
BJK interview Centre Films, Inc., 1973 November 13, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Cassette and accompanying letter from Carol Horton of Centre Films, Inc.
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis promoters meeting (3 cassettes), 1986 December 5, inclusive
Curel/ World TeamTennis Radio Revision No Soap, 1995 June 26, inclusive
Subseries IX.B. Videocassettes, 1988-2003, inclusive
Domino's Pizza TeamTennis Rec and Pro - 8mm videocassette, 1988, inclusive
BJK at Stanford soccer tournament - Mini-DV, 2007 April 28, inclusive
BJK at Stanford USTA kids clinic - Mini-DV, 2007 April 28, inclusive
World TeamTennis owners meeting - Mini-DV, 2007 November, inclusive
Hillary Clinton Winter Summit - Mini-DV, 2007 December, inclusive
ABC News World TeamTennis Elton John and BJK interview - Betacam, circa 1980s, inclusive
Team Tennis Happy Birthday Billie Jean - VHS, 1993, inclusive
World TeamTennis Elton John and BJK - VHS, 1993, inclusive
Idols of the Game Babes in Boyland - VHS, 1995, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Commercial film produced by Bobkat Productions, Inc. and Turner Original Productions, Inc..
Arli$$ Our Past, Our Present, Our Future - VHS, 1999, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Season 4 episode 3 of Arli$$ television show, on which BJK was a guest star.
Women's Sports Foundation's 23rd Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Dinner - VHS, 2002 October 21, inclusive
Unforgettable The Little Mo Connolly Story - VHS, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Film by Jennifer Spell.
World TeamTennis 2003 sales video approval version - VHS, 2003, inclusive
Dartmouth College commencement - VHS, 2003, inclusive
Separated Materials
BJK received honorary doctorate at ceremony.
Subseries IX.C. Optical disks [CDs and DVDs], 2001-2018, inclusive
When Billie Beat Bobby - DVD, 2001, inclusive
BJK interviews Charles M. Schulz - CD, circa 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
CD copy of 1982 audio from the "Close Encounters" series.
Lord & Commons Tennis Club - photo CD, circa 2005, inclusive
John-Laffnie de Jager Tennis Foundation Tennis for Africa - DVD, circa 2005, inclusive
One Great Year, a Collection of Gretzky.com Video, circa 2005, inclusive
Jim Thompson BJK song and lyrics - CD, circa 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
CD accompanied by typed lyrics to "Billie Jean," music and lyrics by James H. Thompson circa 1975.
Freddie Rabuse Homage to BJK - CD, circa 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes printed lyrics.
Crista McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars - DVD, 2006, inclusive
Elton John "The Captain and the Kid" - CD, 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Signed and inscribed by Elton John to BJK and Ilana Kloss on cover.
HealthCorps Gala - DVD, 2007, inclusive
HealthCorps Joaquin Perez - DVD, circa 2007, inclusive
Screamer Vision Showreels - DVD, 2007, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Contains DVD authoring reel and motion graphics reel.
WTT Philadelphia Freedoms 2007 Season - photo CD, 2007, inclusive
Human F1RST program video with Patrick Sheahan - DVD, 2008 April, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes inserted handwritten note from Patrick Sheahan to BJK thanking her for her kind remarks played in presenting his portion of the program.
Boston University Commencement - DVD, 2008 May 18, inclusive
BJK NBC Wimbledon Coverage - DVD (2 disks), 2011, inclusive
Pat Engebrecht When Love is Not Enough - CD, 2011, inclusive
The Battle of the Sexes - DVD, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Film produced by New Black Films.
Elton John "The Diving Board" - CD, 2013, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes handwritten note on CD sleeve from Elton John to BJK and Ilana Kloss.
Lee Holley Celebration of Life - DVD, 2018, inclusive
Battle of the Sexes - DVD, undated, inclusive
Subseries IX.D. USB flash drives, 2016, inclusive
Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes USB drive and accompanying letter from The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.
Subseries IX.E. Digital Files
Billie Jean King and Michelle Obama celebrate the 50th anniversary of equal pay for men and women at the US Open, August 2023
Scope and Contents
This digital file (MP4) is a video of Billie Jean King and Michelle Obama at the US Open in 2023, celebrating the 50th anniversary of equal pay for men and women. It is 12 minutes long and can be made available upon request by contacting manuscripts@nyhistory.org.
Series X. Artifacts and memorabilia, 1940-2019, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
Series X. includes all objects in the collection, including photographs that have been selected to remain in original framed condition. Items include plaques, pins, buttons, and clothing. Items date from 1940-2019.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Mildred Jerman Hairdresser and Cosmetician license, 1940-1941, inclusive
Framed photographs, 1940-2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
These photographs were determined by the manuscripts curator and conservation department to remain in their original frames to retain context and/or due to unique engraving of the frame. Photographs include BJK family photos and event photos. There are 12 frames in total.
Felt varsity letters, circa 1950s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Black and white "L" varsity letter and black and orange "H" varsity letter.
Framed one dollar bill, 1970, inclusive
Scope and Contents
This framed dollar bill is possibly the dollar that BJK received upon signing the original one dollar contract with Gladys Heldman at the Houston Racquet Club in September 1970 as part of the "Original 9."
BJK Tennis Center Long Beach visor, circa 1970, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Two identical white plastic visors with the text "Billie Jean King Tennis Center Long Beach, CA."
Virginia Slims World Championship Series sweatshirt, circa 1970s, inclusive
Virginia Slims Circuit buttons, circa 1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Three buttons with text "Virginia Slims Circuit You've come a long way, baby" and Virginia Slims character.
Virginia Slims character gold pins and pendants, circa 1970s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Thirty-seven gold pins and 14 gold pendants in the design of the Virginia Slims character.
Billie Jean is #1 buttons, circa 1970s-1980s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Six buttons with text "Billie Jean is #1."
Philadelphia Freedoms WT East Champions mounted and framed photo, 1974, inclusive
womenSports first issue cover plaque, 1974 June, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Wooden plaque with plate of the inaugural cover of womenSports magazine with photo of BJK. Engraved caption reads "This represents the key plate used to print the cover of the first issue of womenSports by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company Glasgow, Kentucky. Presented to Jim Jorgensen."
New York Apples World TeamTennis buttons, circa 1976-1977, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Six white buttons with text "new york apples world team tennis champions."
Tennis Magazine recognition plaque, 1985, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Engraved plaque encased in acrylic reading "tennis magazine Salutes BJK as one of the 20 top players in the game over the past 20 years 1965-1985."
Domino's Pizza box top, circa 1985, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Domino's Pizza box top with signatures from Chris Evert, BJK, Martina Navratilova, and Pam Shriver. Domino's Pizza was the sponsor of the TeamTennis league from 1985-1991.
United States Sports Academy award wooden plaque, 1989, inclusive
Mounted photo plaque of BJK, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Pam Shriver, circa 1990s, inclusive
BJK World TeamTennis bobblehead, circa 1995, inclusive
Engraved granite portrait of BJK and Ilana Kloss, circa 2000, inclusive
Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center keychain, 2003, inclusive
BJK 60th birthday invitation framed, 2003 November 9, inclusive
BJK and Ilana Kloss event credentials (5 of 9 envelopes), 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Credential badges for BJK and Ilana Kloss for various events, including the Australian Open, BNP Paribas WTS, French Open, US Open, Wimbledon, Democratic National Conventions, and concerts. Badges are grouped by event and stored in envelopes.
BJK and Ilana Kloss event credentials (4 of 9 envelopes), 2000s, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Credential badges for BJK and Ilana Kloss for various events, including the Australian Open, BNP Paribas WTS, French Open, US Open, Wimbledon, Democratic National Conventions, and concerts. Badges are grouped by event and stored in envelopes.
Fed Cup sign, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Foam board sign reading "Sportsmen's Tennis Club and Bud Collins welcomes BJK and Fed Cup '03 to Boston."
Kraft Nabisco Championship Tennis Pro-Am photo plaque, 2004, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Features photos of Ilana Kloss and other participants.
Alice Paul jail door souvenir, circa 2005, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Alice Paul jail door pin and pendant produced as a souvenir by the National Woman's Party for the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum, now known as the Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument.
GLBT Historical Society Walker award, 2006, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Framed photograph and caption awarded to BJK.
BJK quote handbag, 2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Tote bag and accompanying note to BJK. Tote bag reads "Champions keep playing until they get it right -BJK" and was created for the athletes attending Women's Sports Foundation's event The Billies 2008.
Hillary for President sign, 2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Hillary for President sign from HRC's 2008 campaign. Signed to BJK by HRC and Bill Clinton.
New York Liberty Outdoor Classic at Arthur Ashe Stadium t-shirt, 2008, inclusive
Starkey Hearing Foundation Distinguished Humanitarian Award, 2008, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Circular platter of cut glass made by Tiffany & Co. presented to BJK by the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Stored in original Tiffany & Co. box.
United States Department of State Certificate of Recognition, 2012 June 21, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Certificate mounted on wood awarded to BJK. Text on certificate reads "In appreciation of your outstanding contributions to the U.S. Department of State's Council to Empower Women and Girls through Sports. Your public service to elevate the global conversation on advancing the rights of women and girls is inspiring and your support is truly appreciated." Includes inserted letter from Ann Stock, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Celebrating 40 years of WTA medal, 2013, inclusive
USTA/ Midwest Section Hall of Fame plaque, 2013, inclusive
Mylan WTT BJK and Ilana Kloss nameplates, circa 2013-2016, inclusive
San Francisco Giants World Champions enamel pin, 2014, inclusive
Hillary Clinton Democratic National Convention signs, 2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Two blue Hillary signs on cardboard poles from the Democratic National Convention 2016.
International Tennis Hall of Fame BJK Court framed dedication, 2016, inclusive
Battle of the Sexes film paper fan, 2017, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Paper fan promotional item for the Battle of the Sexes 2017 film. 2 fans included.
Ilana Kloss Jewish Sports Heritage Association Good Guy in Sports Award plaque, 2017 April 30, inclusive
Adidas Here to Create Change BJK tennis balls, 2018, inclusive
Scope and Contents
3 cans of 3 tennis balls each created by Adidas as part of the Here to Create Change campaign with BJK. Tennis balls have text on them, reading, "You can't compete with the boys," "Women's sports aren't 'Real' sports," and "Why would women be paid the same as men?".