Lou Novikoff papers
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, contracts, membership cards, photographs, and clippings relating to Lou Novikoff. The professional correspondence relates to personal appearances, travel, and a telegram from Christy Walsh regarding appearing on a broadcast. The personal correspondence is from his family and fans. There are contracts from the Chicago Cubs, LA Angels in the Pacific Coast League, and his notice of release. The ephemera includes membership passes, a 1945 W-2, Old-Timers program, and three advertisement cards.
Dates
- 1936-1971
Creator
- Novikoff, Lou, 1915-1970 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Lou Novikoff was an outfielder from 1941 to 1946, missing 1945 due to World War II.
Extent
.21 Linear Feet (in 1 document box)
.19 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
A collection of correspondence, contracts, photographs, and ephemeral items relating to Lou Novikoff.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject matter.
Physical Location
Manuscript Archives, Aisle 8, Range a, Shelf 5
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift (BL-1992-05575)
Appraisal
No materials were removed during accessioning or processing.
Processing Information
Items were placed in archival sleeves if needed, then in acid-free folders and in a document box.
Creator
- Novikoff, Lou, 1915-1970 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Lou Novikoff papers
- 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