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World Series Program collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 265

Scope and Contents

A collection of World Series programs starting with the Temple Cup in 1894, and World Series from 1903 to present day. Scored programs will be noted in their finding aid title, as well as the number of copies. They are arranged in chronological order with the home team listed second if scored.

Dates

  • 1894-2024

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

Extent

10.83 Linear Feet (in 26 document boxes)

9.64 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of World Series programs dated from 1894 to present day, many of which are scored.

Arrangement

The programs are arranged in chronological order.

Physical Location

Central Archives, Aisle 5, Range e, Shelf 1

Appraisal

No materials were removed during accessioning. When adding the inventory to the finding aid, programs that were in poor condition, reprints, and years that had excess copies, were removed.

Accruals

Programs will be added as they are received.

Processing Information

Programs were placed into archival sleeves when needed, then in acid-free file folders and document boxes.

Title
Guide to the World Series Programs collection
Status
Completed
Author
Claudette Scrafford, Manuscript Archivist
Date
September 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • July 2023: The inventory was added by Claudette Scrafford.

Repository Details

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

Contact:
25 Main St.
Cooperstown NEW YORK 13326 USA