Gehrig's ashes - correspondence, articles, 1946-1950, 1995
Scope and Contents
A collection of correspondence, legal agreements, clippings and articles relating to the life and career of Lou Gehrig and his wife Eleanor. Items of interest include handwritten letters by Lou, telegrams on his death, and "Pride of the Yankees" agreements, correspondence. Also includes correspondence, various postcards, programs and menus from the tour of Japan, and newspaper clippings.
Dates
- 1946-1950, 1995
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: 0.84 Linear Feet (in 3 document boxes)
From the Collection: 0.92 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Archives Repository