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Series IV Miscellaneous Files, 1983-2019

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A collection relating to baseball in and baseball players from Cuba, Venezuela, and Mexico, created and/or compiled by Milton Jamail. Many of the articles are in Spanish.

Series I includes Cuban-related files. There are rosters and some biographical information on select Cuban National Teams, history and rosters for the annual USA vs Cuba series, information through the Cuban newspaper, Granma, on the Baseball Intercontinental Cup. Included are files on individuals which could include articles, and interview transcripts. There is a file with memos from MLB agents regarding Cuban players.

Series II includes research notes, interview transcripts, articles and material broken down by chapter for his book "Venezuelan Bust, Baseball Boom: Andres Reiner and scouting on the new frontier". It also includes information on the start of the Venezuelan Baseball Academy and the Visa process to be in the United States.

Series III includes interviews, notes, articles, clippings, and programs. There is one file that relates to the Mexican All-Star Game in June 1988. There are files that give the history of baseball in Laredo, Texas and an induction banquet program for 2003.

Series IV includes interview transcripts and notes, information on the Baseball Network which was to give minority players more decision-making positions, the Office of Latin-American Affairs, articles, and clippings.

Dates

  • 1983-2019

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: 3.13 Linear Feet (in 8 document boxes)

From the Collection: 3.45 Cubic Feet

From the Collection: 25 Cassettes (in 25 plastic standard cassette boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

Series IV includes various files relating to Baseball Network, the Office of Latin-American Affairs, interview transcripts and notes, winter reports, articles, and clippings.

Creator

Repository Details

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

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