Baseball executives

Abstract This collection contains the papers of August "Garry" Herrmann who was President of the Cincinnati Reds and Chairman of the National Commission during the years 1902-1927. Herrmann's papers consist of correspondence, newspaper articles, contracts, ledgers, maps, blueprints, drawings, and memorabilia which offer insight into the operations of an early twentieth-century baseball club and the first ruling government of baseball. Although Herrmann is regarded as a peacemaker and the father of...

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A large collection of cartoons related to baseball players, executive, record setting events, and Baseball Hall of Famers created by Bill Gallo. These are dated between 1956-2010, with many not dated.

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This collection contains correspondence, financial reports, and photographs of J.A. "Bob" Quinn's career in baseball.

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,...

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This collection, created and compiled by Barney Dreyfuss and William Benswanger, is comprised primarily of correspondence and agreements. As well as rosters, programs, and financial information.

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This collection contains the papers of Edward Grant "Ed" Barrow, who held numerous positions in professional baseball in the first two decades of the 20th century before entering the front office for the New York Yankees in 1921. This collection contains a variety of Barrow's personal papers from his time as Yankees president and continue on to the time of his death in 1953. These papers consist of correspondence, legal documents, telegrams, clippings, photos, and other ephemera.

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This collection contains the cartoon drawings of Gene Mack. Mack covered sporting events for the Boston Globe for more than 35 years.

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This collection contains the papers of Harry Dalton between the years of 1954 and 1993, with an interview in 1995. These papers deal with Dalton's interest as General Manager and Vice President of the Baltimore Orioles, California Angels and Milwaukee Brewers. This collection includes spring training programs, scouting reports, minor league prospects and organizational meetings.

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A collection of correspondence, telegrams, and newspaper clippings relating to African American baseball players integration into Major League Baseball. This collection is dated from 1937 to 1980.

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The collection contains audio recordings of interviews conducted by Leo Cloutier as part of his "With Malice Towards None" radio broadcasts and some audio recordings of events that Cloutier was involved in between 1957 and 1976. The interviews are with assorted players, managers, baseball team executives and others associated with the game of baseball.