Joe Cronin collection
Scope and Contents
A collection of books, souvenir program, and magazines belonging to Joe Cronin. These include a bound, personalized Special Baseball Centennial Issue of Sport magazine, a January 1910 Baseball magazine, and the BBWAA program of January 1974, honoring Joe Cronin.
Dates
- 1910-1974
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.
Biographical / Historical
Joseph Edward Cronin was an American professional baseball player, manager and executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop, most notably as a member of the Boston Red Sox. Cronin spent over 48 years in baseball, culminating with 14 years as president of the American League from 1959-1973.
Extent
.42 Linear Feet (in 1 document box)
.37 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of personal magazines and books belonging to Joe Cronin.
Physical Location
Manuscript Archives, Aisle 7, Range a, Shelf 1
Separated Materials
Central Archives: Spalding Guide, Who's Who in Baseball, Baseball Blue Book Photo Archives: Photographs
- Title
- Guide to the Joe Cronin collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Claudette Scrafford
- Date
- May 2023
- 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