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Chicago newspapers - clippings, articles, 1876-1976

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 18

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A collection created and compiled by Jerry Malloy over a span of years while researching Black baseball, primarily the 19th century. It includes articles, many from Black newspapers, book excerpts, correspondence, and research notes. Newspapers include the New York Clipper, New York Freeman, Trenton Times, Spirit of the Times, Broad Ax, and others. There are files on players such as Bud Fowler, George Stovey, Moses Fleetwood Walker, and Dick Johnson/Richard Male.

Dates

  • 1876-1976

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: 10.48 Linear Feet (in 8 document boxes and 7 storage boxes )

From the Collection: 12.18 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

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

Contact:
25 Main St.
Cooperstown NEW YORK 13326 USA