Nick Acocella research papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is primarily newspaper clippings, articles, and copies of transcripts from divorce proceedings and an interview with Edd Roush. The clippings are organized by subject matter such as Chase's time with the Chicago White Sox, Federal League, Cincinnati Reds, and his involment with the Black Sox scandal.
Dates
- 1905-2000
Creator
- Acocella, Nick (Donor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Interview tapes copyright remain with the estate of Gene Murdock, and not available for public use. 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
Hal Chase was a first baseman in the major leagues from 1905 to 1919. He was a player/manager for the New York Highlanders from 1910-1911. He is best known as the most corrupt player and one of the best defenseman.
Extent
1.04 Linear Feet (in 3 document boxes)
1.15 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of clippings, articles, notes, interview transcripts, and correspondence created in the writing of a book on Hal Chase, published in 2004.
Arrangement
The original folder titles were maintained and placed in chronological order.
Physical Location
Manuscript Archives, Aisle 11, Range c, Shelf 4
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift (BL-20-2019)
Appraisal
No materials were removed during accessioning or processing.
Separated Materials
Recorded Media Archives, CTA-2643 - 2650, 8 cassettes of interviews by Gene Murdock
Creator
- Acocella, Nick (Donor, Person)
- Dewey, Donald (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Nick Acocella research papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Claudette Scrafford, Manuscript Archivist
- Date
- April 2019
- 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