Accounting information, 1890

The financial subseries includes much detailed information about the general operation of the short-lived Players’ League club in Boston, including contracts with the players, contracts for grading the grounds and constructing the grandstand, and concession contracts covering scorecard and refreshments sales at the stadium. Players’ salaries are documented by cancelled checks. Construction of the Players’ League stadium is detailed by construction contracts and detailed bills for labor and materials. Concession contracts include those for vending, scorecards, and advertising signage at the stadium. There is also extensive correspondence with attorney Charles Prince and others about stock issues and the sale of the club.