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Ben DeSoto Artwork and Cartoon collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 352

Scope and Contents

A collection of artwork and cartoon drawings by Ben DeSoto between 1991 and 2012. These include topics ranging from individual players, teams, spring training, milestones, and all-star games. This were done in pen and ink, ink and watercolor, colored pencil, and ink and dry brush. There is a set of original pencil cartoons created for the back of Upper Deck 2000 Vintage set of baseball cards. Some of his artwork was created for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's magazine "Memories & Dreams."

Dates

  • 1991-2012

Creator

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.

Conditions Governing Use

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum provides use copies of materials to facilitate private study, scholarship, and research. The Museum welcomes you to use materials in our collections that are in the public domain and to make fair use of copyrighted materials as defined by copyright law and with proper citation. Permission to publish materials must be obtained from: Giamatti Research Center, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, 25 Main St., Cooperstown, NY 13326 Phone: 607.547.0330 E-mail: research@baseballhall.org

Biographical / Historical

Ben DeSoto has over 50 years experience in the graphic design, cartooning, illustration and the fine arts field.

Extent

1.67 Linear Feet (in 1 flat oversize box)

.83 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of cartoons and artwork created by Ben DeSoto between 1991 and 2012.

Physical Location

Manuscript Archives, Aisle 20, Range a, Shelf 4

Accruals

Any future donations of artwork created by DeSoto will be added.

Processing Information

Items were placed in archival sleeves and acid-free folders and placed in an oversize flat box.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Ben DeSoto Artwork and Cartoon collection
Status
Completed
Author
Claudette Scrafford, Manuscript Archivist
Date
February 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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

Contact:
25 Main St.
Cooperstown NEW YORK 13326 USA