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Baseball players

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

American League papers

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 125
Abstract

This is a collection of correspondence, subject files, player files, newspaper clippings, press releases and reports which were kept by the American League office.

Dates: 1876-1998

American League Umpire Ejections collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 270
Abstract

A collection of correspondence, clippings, and reports related to umpire ejections in the American League.

Dates: 1927-1958

Babe Ruth photographic materials

 Series
Identifier: BA PHT 012
Abstract

This series is part of a larger collection and was broken into a separate finding aid for ease of use. It documents the pictorial history of baseball player, Babe Ruth's, career and personal life. It primarily includes photographs from his baseball career, ranging from general action, portraits, and group shots. It also includes photographs with family, friends, and children.

Dates: 1911-1990, undated; Majority of material found in 1911-1948

Ben DeSoto Artwork and Cartoon collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 352
Abstract

A collection of cartoons and artwork created by Ben DeSoto between 1991 and 2012.

Dates: 1991-2012

Bill Madden collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 276
Abstract

A collection of research files, scorecards, micro-cassettes, and photographs created by Bill Madden over the span of his career.

Dates: 1898-2023

Chandler Reserve Clause Lawsuits collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 109
Abstract

This is a collection of correspondence, court documents and newspaper clippings relating to the lawsuits against A.B. Chandler et al. and the New York Yankees.

Dates: 1948-1954

Correspondence collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 044
Scope and Contents A collection of correspondence, telegrams, notes, postcards starting in 1860 to present. These are between team owners, owners and players, or between friends. The letters are either handwritten or typed. The oldest letter is dated 1860 between brothers, describing a 'new' game of baseball. There are personal career recollections, game challenges, as well as baseball-related topics from Minor Leagues, AAGPBL, and collegiate games. There is a letter from President Kennedy to Jackie Robinson,...
Dates: 1860-2024

Cy Jones correspondence papers

 Collection
Identifier: BA MSS 227
Abstract

A collection of correspondence between Cy Jones and notable baseball athletes and executives, and one umpire, dated between 1939 and 1961.

Dates: 1939-1961

Dale Shellman interview collection

 Collection
Identifier: BA RMA 0031
Abstract

The collection contains audio interviews conducted by Dale Shellman with a variety of baseball players, managers and others associated with the game. The recordings are on micro audiocassettes. The interviews were most likely conducted in the mid-1980s.

Dates: circa 1985

Don Wingfield photographic materials

 Collection
Identifier: BA PHT 034
Abstract

The collection documents the photographs taken by Don Wingfield between 1950 and 1970. Of particular interest is the large number of photographs capturing players from the Washington, D.C. area, including the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Senators (1901-1960). Subjects of particular interest include Baseball Hall of Famers, Rookies of the Year, and minor league players.

Dates: 1950-1970, undated