Base Ball March, 1919
Series Description
The materials within this series date from 1885 through 1985 and are arranged alphabetically by song title. It includes songs, polkas, waltzes, two-steps, and compositions found in larger songbooks, many specifically written about baseball or incorporating baseball themes into the cover art. Of particualr note is the all-time baseball standard, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," with eleven different versions of the cover. Also of note are illustrated covers crudely depicting Black Americans in the early 20th century: "Brother Noah Gave Out Checks For Rain" and "Pickin' On Your Baby ('Cause I'm A Pickaninny Rose)." Most of the sheet music collected for cover art only is housed in this series.
Dates
- 1919
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions but viewing materials does require an appointment. Please contact the Giamatti Research Center, research@baseballhall.org, 607-547-0330.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.81 Cubic Feet (In five oversize flat boxes)
From the Collection: 5.42 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository