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United Furniture Workers of America press release, 1943 August 24

 File — Box: 01, Folder: 06

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to the integration of baseball and the ending of Jim Crow segregation. It includes correspondence between Kenesaw Landis, Major League Baseball executives and owners, and Negro American League and Negro National League executives. There is also correspondence from writers and fans wanting an end to segregation in baseball. It includes organizational minutes, a mayor's committee report, letters from the public endorsing the mayor's plan, as well as those asking for Larry MacPhail to be removed from the committee. Of particular interest is correspondence from Bert Gholston, Negro National League umpire for 25 years, and Sam "Ike" Samuels, who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1895.

Dates

  • 1943 August 24

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: 0.42 Linear Feet (in 2 legal document boxes)

From the Collection: 0.46 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository

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