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Photograph of A. Ashworth front pose with arms raised up with Hardacre Grip Machines in his hands with caption that Ashworth had trained with Hardacre Grip Machinces.

Photograph of Arthur F. Gay in a right side pose with a significat caption briefly describing Arthur Gay accomplishments in physical culture. Handwritten on clipping "P.C. Hotel Pictorial Sept 1937".

Educational/Marketing brochure discussing the body's digestive system, constipation, and how using the Strongfort methods can give premanent relief. Includes testimonial on Strongfort Methods.

Postcard with a photograph of Apollon in front pose with the caption "Apollon at the age of 16 1/2 years was already a professional strong-man.

Letter from A. Hendrickx to E.G. Coulter responding to E.G. Coulter's letter of July 25th, 1922 to Hendrickx. Hendrickx discusses how his exercise courses are to suit the individual's requirements to be fitter and asks E.G. Coulter to fill out the…

Letter to editor from Edward Aston expressing his surprise that there were no replies to his challenge for the middle-weight championship of Briatin. Aston goes on to consider himself the middle-weight champion of Britain since there were no replies…

Clipping includes a list of all Norbert Schemansky records with the year (world championships, Olympic games, national championships, Pan-am games, and junior nationals), his time coaching the Astro Gym team, and personal information.

Photograph of Thomas M. C. Combes of Felling-on-Type in a front pose with arms across his chest. Next to the photograph, is a few lines of text with no indication if the text is in reference to Combes photograph.

Photograph of Walter Clay of Leeds in a back pose with arms flexing beside his head.

Photograph of E. Rose of Hulme, Manchester in a pose with a boy being supported on E. Rose outstretched leg with a caption describing pose and weight of both Rose and boy.