The links below provide access to a sampling of articles from historic newspapers that can be found in Chronicling America. You can further explore the topic of "Jack Johnson vs. James Jeffries" using the following search strategies:
- Use the following terms in combination, proximity, or as a phrase:
Fight of the Century, Heavyweight Champion, Jack Johnson, James J. Jeffries, Reno fight, riot
- Be aware that Jack Johnson was referred to by the nickname "Galveston Giant" and Jim J. Jeffries was referred to by the nickname "The Boilermaker."
- Try searching variations of the boxers' names: Jack Johnson, James J. Jeffries, James Jeffries, Jeff, Johnson
- It is important to use a specific date range if looking for articles for a particular event in order to narrow your results. To narrow your results for this topic, search between July 1910 and 1915.