Old Timers Baseball Association - Chicago Chapter (not a complete run), 1943-1975
Scope and Contents
A collection of souvenir banquet programs and menus. Series I are programs for annual and award banquets, dating between 1911 and 2020. This includes sports Hall of Fames, Baseball Writers Association of America, Old Timers Associations, and other baseball-related organizations. This series also includes state banquets which are primarily a state's hall of fame dinner, but also includes a war bond dinner, and Hot Stove League dinners. There are banquets held in recognition of receiving an award, whether it's an induction into a hall of fame, a humanitarian award, or outstanding achievement. Series II are team banquets, primarily relating to winning a World Series or a "Welcome Home" dinner. Series III are menus from baseball-themed restaurants, dinners, taverns, and stadiums. Of note, is a menu from Pan American World Airways from 1955, for a Manila to Guam flight. The New York Yankees were on a goodwill tour of the Pacific. This series is dated between 1916 and 2011.
Dates
- 1943-1975
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: 6.46 Linear Feet (in 16 document boxes)
From the Collection: 5.75 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository