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Photography And Media Archive Acquisition Opportunity

As featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Chicago Tribune, Hilco Streambank is marketing for sale the photography and media archive (the “Archive”) of Johnson Publishing Company, LLC (“Johnson Publishing”). The photographs and related materials found in the Archive Muhammad Ali are the singular collection chronicling the African American experience in the latter half of the 20th century. They represent more than 4 million images and thousands of hours of video and music footage, dating back to 1948. The Archive was appraised at $46 million in 2015.

KEY DATES BID DEADLINE AUCTION July 15, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Central Time July 17, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Central Time

Iconic Images Of Enduring Value

The Archive chronicles the African American people and culture at a pivotal time in American history, from the post-war, pre-civil rights era through the end of the 20th century. The collection includes photographs of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Nat “King” Cole, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Prince and Stevie Wonder. Top subject matters covered by the collection include church, television, sports, food and fashion. Many of the photographs that comprise the Archive graced the pages of Ebony and Jet, publications which at one time were also owned by Johnson Publishing. The sale represents a unique opportunity to purchase an unmatched, comprehensive collection of historically significant photographs of enduring value. Buyers have the chance to preserve the most important collection of African American photography ever to come to market.

Abbey Lincoln and Sammy Davis Jr.

@JPC_PhotoArchive for additional photos daily. Sale Process A Hilco Global Company 2 Vested in Your Success The sale is being conducted by Miriam R. Stein, the Chapter 7 Trustee of the bankruptcy estate of Johnson Publishing, and is subject to Bankruptcy Court approval. The deadline to place a bid is July 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. An auction has been scheduled for July 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Parties interested in exploring a donation of any portion of the acquired assets should consult with tax counsel prior to submitting a bid. Contact Hilco Streambank to learn more about the sale process and to obtain access to the virtual data room.

Appraisal Willie Mays The Archive was valued at more than $46 million in a 2015 appraisal.

An Archive of More Than... Contact

3.35 million negatives and slides Gabriel Fried 617.458.9355 [email protected] 983,000 photographs Richelle Kalnit 212.993.7214 [email protected] 9,000 audio/visual items Ben Kaplan 646.651.1978 166,000 contact sheets [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT @JPC_PhotoArchive for additional photos daily. www.hilcostreambank.com/PhotoArchive

Freedom Riders Prince Irene Reid & Count Basie Michael Jordan

The deadline to place a bid is July 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. FOLLOW HILCO STREAMBANK An auction has been scheduled for July 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.