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John Lehr papers

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 343

Scope and Contents

Collection documents Lehr's organization, Baseball Ambassadors, his work with the Moscow Red Devils, and his work assisting in the signing of three Russian players to the Los Angeles Angels. Collection includes correspondence, contracts, photographs, baseball cards, and clippings.

Dates

  • 1987-1997

Language of Materials

English

Language of Materials

Russian

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

John Lehr visited Russia five times between 1990 and 1994, during which he worked with his organization, Baseball Ambassadors, and the Moscow Red Devils. In 1992 he assisted in the signing of three Russian players to the then-California Angels, and served as the players' agent thereafter.

Extent

2.21 Linear Feet (2 legal document boxes, one oversized folder)

0.92 Cubic feet

Abstract

A collection of documents, correspondence, contracts, baseball cards, and clippings created and compiled by John Lehr from 1990 to 1997.

Physical Location

Manuscript Archives, Aisle 8, Range a, Shelf 3; Photo Archives, Aisle 7

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift (BL-2021-00407)

Appraisal

No materials were removed during accessioning.

Title
Guide to the John Lehr Papers BA MSS 343
Status
Completed
Author
Claudette Scrafford, manuscript archivist
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2025: Rachel Wells added content

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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Cooperstown NEW YORK 13326 USA