Chicago newspapers - clippings, articles, 1876-1976
Scope and Contents
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
- From the Collection: Malloy, Jerry, 1946-2000 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository