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Collection Number BA MSS 44 Title Correspondence Collection Access By appointment during regular business hours, email [email protected]. Provenance Items were acquired through various donors. Content List NOTE – HW = Handwritten

Date Author Recipient

Subject Accession No. Box Folder

June 8, [1968] Broeg Bob Frisch Frankie HW - St. Louis Sports HOF 01 01

July 7, 1954 Giles Warren Gorseline D.E. ID 1904 photo of Reds players B-195.65 01 02

October 7, 1981 Chandler Albert Dickinson Nancy Negro Baseball League Museum 01 03

February 23, 1965 Chandler Albert Gallagher Jim Personal 01 04

1955 Cobb Ty Sink Dennis HW – send addressed and stamped envelope for autograph requests

BL-11921.95 01 05

August, Tuesday Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW – delivery of beer barrels BL-7058.88 01 06

September 8, 1945 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW - personal BL-7059.88 01 07

No date Cobb Ty Downey Arthur Thank you re: expression of sympathy; signed Tyrus R Cobb

BL-7053.88 01 07

January 14, 1957 Robinson Jackie Stoneham Horace Robinson’s retirement; signed and approved by Warren Giles, Jan 16 1957

BL-2254.2001 01 08

May 3, 1951 Cobb Ty Doerr Bobby HW – sent an autograph bat Science of Batting booklet

BL-2674.90 BL-2675.90

01 09

April 16, 1961 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW - personal BL-7062.88 01 10

April 19, 1961 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW - personal BL-7061.88 01 11

February 9, 1952 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW - thank you note re: birthday BL-7060.88 01 12

April 11, 1973 Manley Effa Kachline Cliff HW – display of trophy in HOF 01 13

February 28, 1914 Livingston Jacob Jackson John Thank you note re: drawing of Jake Daubert BL-7252.85 01 14

mailto:[email protected]



of Brooklyn Robins

November 5, 1952 Stanky Eddie Spencer Thank you note to a fan; sent him his glove as well; Cardinals letterhead

BL-7975.89 01 15

No date Reese Pee Wee Cartwright Jim HW - Reese’s most memorable experience, 1955 WS

01 16

January 29, 1953 Weaver Buck Frick Ford HW – reinstatement into baseball BL-6331.88 01 17

February 13, 1871 Wright Harry Jackson [Sam] HW – re: 1871 contract ; start date B-157.52c 01 18

January 9, 1871 Wright Harry Jackson Sam HW – re: 1871 contract B-157.52g 01 18

July 22, 1875 Wright Harry Grant (president) Star BBC, KY HW - Scheduling and terms of games BL-77.59 01 19

December 23, 1884 Bushong A.J. Brooklyn Club HW – contract negotiations BL-987.2001 01 20

March 21, 1916 Mack Earle Ancker Walter HW – travel schedule BL-3240.82 01 21

May 9, 1941 Hoyt Waite Gordon Eliot HW – postcard; pitchers who became managers

BL-435.2001 01 22

December 7 & 13, 1948 Zintak Leonard Barker Lois Request for names and addresses to help in organizing AAGBBL

BL-404.2000 01 23

March 31, 1943 Ott Mel Kronenfeld Jerome Typed letter on NY Giants letterhead regarding tryouts at the Polo Grounds

BL-407.2015.1 01 24

May 29, 1943 Krichell Paul Goldstein Ben Typed letter on NY Yankees letterhead regarding tryouts at Yankee Stadium

BL-407.2015.2 01 24

July 8, 1943 Rickey, Jr Branch Goldstein Ben Typed letter on Brooklyn Dodgers letterhead regarding tryouts at Ebbets Field

BL-407.2015.3 01 24

August 25, 1941 Johnson Miss B. Goldstein Ben HW - by Walter Johnson’s wife, sending an autographed photo

BL-407.2015.4 01 24

[May 3, 1939] Gehrig Lou Gehrig Eleanor HW – ending his playing streak, career BL-1012.2001 01 25

August 13 [1867] Murray Louis Sommers J.J. HW – Union club lineup BL-1013.2001 01 26

January 22, 1953 Mack Connie Asb George HW – explaining circumstances behind a play involving Rube Waddell, Harry Davis, Dave Fultz

BL-5554.85 01 27

September 12, 1945 Mack Connie Sudall Harry No hit game by Dick Fowler on Sept 9, 1945 BL-903.2001 01 28

January 11, 1932 Mack Connie Ballard Howard American League rule books BL-2095.75 01 29

July 22, 1942 French Oliver Mokan Johnnie Branch Rickey’s interest in a player from Buffalo

BL-6197.99 01 30



October 23, 1915 Mack Connie Ancker Walter Thanks for box score ; another year of experience will help

BL-3238.82 01 31

June 19, 1939 Habein, M.D. Harold Gehrig’s diagnosis ALS from Mayo Clinic BL-1010.2001 01 32

March 11, 1926 McGraw John Stoneham Charles HW - overview of 1926 players at spring training.

BL-1002.2001 01 33

October 31, 1945 Robinson Jackie Smith Wendell HW – comments on Bob Feller’s article; thanks press for all their support; signed Jack

BL-1009.2001 01 34

February 1992 Sample Billy Branzell Joe HW – personal, catching up BL-1008.2001 01 35

February 14, 1924 Baker William Fulford Clarence Phillies contract info and reporting date to spring training. Fulford released due to pneumonia.

BL-1003.2001 01 36

September 27, 1996 Canaday Nanci Foxx Bennett John HW – Nanci and John, stepchildren of Jimmie Foxx; letter tells of past memories with Foxx.

BL-6261.99 01 37

June 21, 1947 Hulton NAPBL Business Manager

William Trautman, Pres., Columbus Class C

George Informing that player Edward C. Ford placed on disability list; includes official notification

01 38

August 12, 1981 Nov 21, 1939

Berg Toporcer

Ethel George

Dailey Berg

Arthur Moe

HW – she wrote a book on Moe Berg. Invite to Rochester Ad Club; Moe HW note on bottom declining

BL-530.2007

01 39

No Date Leonard Buck HW – Recalling the history of the Negro Leagues

01 40

1945 1950

Hogg (daughter of

Adelaide Wm Hogg)

Finch Griffith

Robert Clark

Bring class of boys to Ebbets Field Season pass NYY WM Hogg’s widow

BL-3588.74 01 41

April 10, 1981 Black Joe Wiley Harry Re: National Negro Baseball Hall of History BL-1079.2001 01 42

March 11, 1981 Black Joe Wiley Harry Thank you note and update on National Negro Hall of History

BL-1080.2001 01 42

April 27, 1940 Landis Kenesaw Mack Connie Gambling activities on April 16, 1940 at Shibe Park

BL-999.2001 01 43

August 25, 1944 Landis Kenesaw Mack Connie Shibe Park gambling situation BL-998.2001 01 43

June 19, 1939 Landis Kenesaw Mack Connie Gambling at Shibe Park BL-997.2001 01 43

November 10, 1953 Frick Ford Club Presidents Supreme Court ruling re: Anti-Trust Laws BL-996.2001 01 44

October 7, 1925 Landis Kenesaw Weinberger Harrold HW - International News Reel access pass to cover WS; recipient was a cameraman.

BL-3669.84 01 45



January 14, 1942 January 15, 1942 January 16, 1942 January 17, 1942 January 19, 1942 January 19, 1942 January 19, 1942

Landis Roosevelt Landis Griffith Breadon Spink Gardner

Kenesaw Franklin Kenesaw Clark Sam Charles C. Alvin

Roosevelt Landis Roosevelt Landis Landis O’Connor Landis

Franklin Kenesaw Franklin Kenesaw Kenesaw Leslie Kenesaw

Red Light letter Green Light letter Telegram, appreciation Congrats on letter Greatest thing for the good of baseball Thank you for copy of letter Grateful for letter to President

B-49.56

01 46

April 1, 1914 Heptig William Duke Walter HW – scheduling of games, Chicago Greys Baseball Club

BL-3133.86 02 01

September 4, 1953 Frick Ford Parent Fred 50 anniversary of WS invitation BL-4234.86 02 02

May 2, 1987 Schmidt Michael Phillies Fans Thank you re: 500 home run BL-1747.87 02 03

November 13, 1995 Hooper John Brunina Nick ( teenager) John, son of Harry Hooper, recalls fond memories

BL-6260.99 02 04

April 1, 1966 Sutton Don McAthie Dean HW – advice to a young player; article re: letter

BL-4742.98 02 05

May 10, 1951 Woodall Larry Parent Fred Parent accepting Red Sox 50 anniversary invitation celebration

BL-4231.86 02 06

May 15, 1951 Red Sox Parent Fred Schedule of events for above celebration BL-4233.86 02 06

March 26, 1942 Woodward Milt Hummel Lew & Dick contract offers with Mid-Atlantic League, Erie Sailors; both declined due to WWII service

BL-1217.2000 02 07

February 25, 1926 Mack Connie Richter Mrs. HW – Condolence note on passing of Francis Richter; founder of Sporting Life, editor of Reach Guide

Bl-6318.85 02 08

February 5, 1951 McCammon Earle Alderfer Gertrude Contract letter to play with Kalamazoo in the AAGBBL

BL-4721.99 02 09

July 19, 1955 Alexander Fred Mayer Grace Union Pond Skating Club card 1862; letter tells of who is pictured, history

BL-83.59a,c 02 10

March 16, 1981 Hoyt Waite Ayrovainen Bill (researcher) Hoyt’s opinion on Bob Meusel and Ruth BL-1575.95 02 11

[1980] Hoyt Waite Ayrovainen Bill Hoyt’s opinion on Bob Meusel BL-1574.95 02 11

December 20, 1981 Zorrilla Diana Dickinson Nancy HW – donation of Brooklyn Eagles photo to Negro League Museum on behalf of Pedrin Zorrilla

BL-1036.86 02 12

November 18, 1950 Williams James Barker Lois 1951 contract for Grand Rapids Chicks BL-403.2000 02 13



1937-1938 Bramham Daily

W.G. Elmer

Daily Dunlevy

Elmer J.J.

Correspondence re: Butler Club Roster and salaries

BL-990-992.2001 BL-994-995.2001

02 14

April 13, 1928 Donahue (secretary)

Margaret Kelly Joe Kelly’s salary for 1928 with Cubs BL-911.99 02 15

1947-1949 Murphy Engel Griffith

Louis Joe Clark

Brannigan James House of David roster invitation; salary Chattanooga Baseball Club Washington Baseball Club

BL-1628.97 02 16

February 25, 1951 Rawlings Johnny Barker Lois HW – personal; update on AAGBBL BL-1853.2000 02 17

October 15, 1959 Imazato Jun Clark Stephen Japanese fan would love to visit someday BL-322.60A 02 18

June 28, 1960 Imazato Jun Clark Stephen AFRTS-Mutual broadcast HOF game to Japan from Los Angeles

BL-322.60B 02 19

September 6, 1940 October 27, 1979

Ott Mantler

Mel Robert

Mantler NBHOF

Robert HW – copy of Ott’s reply for an interview by 16-year old Bob Mantler. Mantler’s donation letter with history included.

BL-3233.82 02 20

July 17, 1974 Horsburgh Kenneth Mize Johnny Thank you note for Texas Rangers Old Timers’ game participation

BL-1962.2000 02 21

July 21, 1972 Robinson Jackie Sukeforth Clyde Thank you note for Clyde’s role in Robinson’s early career; 1993 article on Sukeforth with thank you note by Sukeforth to author

BL-5177.94 02 22

Dec 13, 1921 Mathewson Christy McQuade Francis X Receiving $54000 and recovering BL-1911.75 02 23

Aug 18, 1922 Mathewson Christy Miller Harry HW-answering 15-year old’s letter 02 23

Aug 23, 1909 McGraw John Crandall Otis HW-suspended and fined B-479.66 02 24

Mar 25, 1909 Spalding A.G. Wall Thomas HW-Doing business in Canada BL-138.66 02 25

August 20, 2004 Bildheiser Thomas Selig Bud Pete Rose suspension BL-334.2008 02 26

July 10, 1991 Bush George HOF Inductees Congratulations to new inductees BL-4538.91 02 27

1972 Nixon Richard Smith Ken Telegram-congrats on new inductees BL-5183.72 02 27

January 8, 1935 McPhee Bid Lamping Joey HW – recalling his baseball career to his nephew

BL-571.2001 02 28

July 9, 1975 Mack, Jr. Connie Kachline Clifford General family history BL-1004.2001 02 29

May 1, 1863 Brown F. Brown Ephraim (brother) HW - describes his baseball games at Bridgeton Academy, farming at home

BL-2992.76b 02 30

September 23, 1860 Brown Walker Brown (Brother) HW – describes ‘new’ game of baseball at school, farming

BL-2992.76a 02 30



June 20, 1940 Grabiner Harry DeWire C. (fan) White Sox, errors, McNair BL-5388.92 02 31

February 7, 1972 Gomez Vernon “Lefty” Kachline Clifford HW – reply with his correct birth date 02 32

June 25, 1958 O’Malley Walter Kazdoy Alan Dodger president replying to fan mail re: Walter Alston BL-385.2008 02 33

November 1, 1963 Frick Ford Wrigley Philip Calling for a meeting of top executives BL-1014.2001 02 34

March 19, 1968 Mack, Jr. Connie Boruta P.J. Thank you note for a Mack drawing BL-989.2001 02 35

June 25, 1952 Fuller Earl Slagle Jimmy HW – details of a reunion of Old Time Ball Players of Western Penn. Slagle’s membership card, 1952-53

BL-1011.2001 B-183.58

02 36

November 1, 1962 Grunzweig John Mokan John Invite to Buffalo Municipal Baseball Association 50 anniversary banquet

BL-6198.99 02 37

April 8, 1960 Allyn (White Sox) Arthur CBC Corp Transfer Agent Transfer of stocks and shares BL-277.94 02 38

1952-1955 Robinson Jackie Wilbur Kay 6 Letters of support from a fan; 2 handwritten, 4 typed.

BL-4328.97 02 39

March 5, 1933 Wagner Honus Forguer Charles HW – advice on where to play BL-90.2001 02 40

May 28, 1940 St. Joseph Baseball Club Hummel Dick Telegram wiring bus fare BL-1216.2000 02 41

August 11, 1983 Brinkman Bremigan Coble McClelland

Joe Nick Drew Tim

Butler Dick Umpires notarized letter on baserunners in Brett home run, July 24, 1983, Pine Tar game Copy-lineup card, Aug 8, 1983

BL-167.84a BL-167.84b

02 42

1951 Frisch Frank Baseball Hall of Fame HW – ball signed by Japanese players from 1931 tour, donation B-398.51

BL-1083.2001 02 43

1951 Frisch Frank Baseball Hall of Fame HW – glove used in 1927 as 2nd baseman, broke Lajoie total chances record, donation B-399.51

BL-1081.2001 02 43

1951 Frisch Frank Baseball Hall of Fame HW - Last ball used in 1921 WS game, donation B-397.51

BL-1082.2001 02 43

October 11, 1954 Robinson Jackie Ahernethy Peggy Thank you note for support BL-13920.95 03 01

March 13, 1943 Landis Kenesaw Coleman L.E. 1943 ball composition specs manufactured by Spalding

03 02

November 6, 1992 Thomson Bobby Barker Ms Tommie HW – thank you note, did a show together; Barker played AAGPBL

BL-402.2000 03 03

August 2, 1940 Allen Mel Mantler Bob on CBS letterhead re: corrected statement on Giants pennant wins

BL-1044.2001 03 04



June 14, 1948 Ruth Babe Weiss George Thank you note re: final farewell at Yankee Stadium; signed

BL-1048.2001 03 05

August 3, 1933 Barrow E.G. Gentilella Rocco Rocco sends a lucky penny; Barrow sends 2 passes for a NYY doubleheader

BL-5003.88 03 06

January 26, 1972 Koufax Sandy Lapiner Victor HW – note and $5 check; Koufax lost bet to Lapiner on year he would be inducted

BL-11922.95 03 07

April 1, 1981 Irvin Monte Wiley Harry Lunch Mar 27th with Pres Reagan, Jim Brady, now in hospital due to shooting of Mar 30th.

BL-1023.2001 03 08

July 22, 1946 Freeman Earle Mize Johnny Thank you note for signed ball BL-1963.2000 03 09

July 18, 1942 Rickey Branch Mokan Johnnie Thank you note for recommending a young player from Buffalo

BL-6196.99 03 10

October 2, 1961 Maris Roger Gandolfo Paul Thank you note for song ‘Mighty Roger Maris”; New York Yankee letterhead

BL-6138.99 03 11

1964 - 1965 Murakami and others

Masanori various Discussing legality of contract, 1965 season, resolution; Osaka Hawks, SF Giants

03 12

April 30, 1936 Edwards Henry Brandt William Update on addresses of players and playing time of John Evers

03 13

April 22, 1936 Spink J.G. Brandt William Play time of John Evers, Gabby Street 03 13

April 7, 1928 Barnard E.S. A.L. Club Presidents Editor of Baseball World, Gene Kessler; unfriendly publication

BL-445.2002 03 14

[late 1940s] Quinn Bob Lopez Al HW – good luck, manager in minors 03 15

August 3, 1974 Gaffney Maurice Quinn Robert Sending a copy of a letter written by Bob Quinn to Ed Gaffney in 1923.

03 16

November 14, 1988 Galluzzo Cliff Richardson Gordon Request, including $1.00, for an autograph BL-1333.2002 03 17

July - Aug 1937 Lowrey Harry Lilly Doris HW – three letters telling of his summer with a Class B team in Illinois, Moline Plow Boys

BL-902.90a,b,c 03 18

Oct 7, 1955 DeGenero A Robinson Jackie Robinson’s cap from Oct 4, 1955 game 03 19

Nov 4, 1955 Robinson Jackie Genero Mr. HW – Congrats on getting his cap; envelope 03 19

March 2, 1941 Hood R.B. "Red" Bramham W.G. HW – lift suspension to secure employment 03 20

November 12, 1976 Kuhn Bowie DH Committee Cover letter to minutes of 10-20-1976 03 21

October 8, 1936 Landis Kenesaw Stengel Casey Telegram congratulating him on honor received from writers

BL-3424.78 03 22



September 7, 1949 Mack Connie Ancker Walter Acknowledging letter received BL-3239.82 03 23

January 12, 1946 Mack Connie Lewis Ben HW - Thank you note re: 83rd birthday BL-3360.82 03 24

December 23, 1946 Mack Connie Lewis Ben HW – thank you note for Christmas card BL-3361.82 03 25

December 27, 1950 Mack Connie Lewis Ben Thank you note for birthday cake BL-3362.82 03 26

May 26, 1941 Mack Connie Lewis Ben Thank you note for nice reception at Murrell Dobbins Vocational School

BL-3363.82 03 27

June 4, 1942 Mack Connie Lewis Ben Thank you note BL-3364.82 03 28

March 22, 1944 Mack Connie [McWeyanh] [Dean] HW – itinerary for April 5 in Baltimore; governor to attend

BL-5127.83 03 29

February 24, 1937 August 22, 1938

Mack Connie Genther Chandler HW and typed – note to Press gate allowing Genther in for games

BL-4106.84 03 30

June 22, 1913 Ebbets Charles Jackson Frederick Thank you note for sketching of Daubert for Ebbets’ office

BL-7248.85 03 31

July 8, 1913 November 28, 1913

Ebbets Charles Jackson Frederick Thank you for sketches of Daubert Copy only; Rucker and Tinker deals

BL-7249.85 03 32

May 25, 1913 Ebbets Charles Jackson Frederick Regarding T. Lynch’s attitude BL-7250.85 03 33

June 13, 1913 Ebbets, Jr Charles Jackson F.W. Acknowledging receipt of letter; will pass on to Ebbets, Sr

BL-7251.85 03 34

May 27, 1924 Weiss George Schacht Albert HW - Outright release from New Haven Club BL-3801.86 03 35

June 19, 1937 Chicago Cubs Flanagan Lee Get well letter to a young fan, signed by Cubs players, executives

BL-1525.95 03 36

November 26, 1951 Cobb Ty "Stoney" HW – letter to author stating he signed ‘release’ for article

BL-6001.97 03 37

1990 Yount Robin Schudson Charles Form letter and photo to raise money for Boys and Girls Club of Milwaukee

BL-4490.99 BL-4491.99

03 38

June 12, 1985 Show SD Padres

Eric Joiner Florence HW – response to her letter; trying to improve; press

BL-4501.99 03 39

December 15, 1951 Gehringer Charlie Lopus Dale HW – student request and reply on how to become a ball player

BL-3905.2000 03 40

March 21, 1878 Galvin James Sprague H.S. HW – travel money BL-4637.2000 03 41

February 28, 1957 Crawford Samuel Knapp Harry HW – thank you re: induction; childhood memories of Wahoo, NE

BL-1000.2001 03 42

1961 unknown Mazer Bill Speaker introduced by Mazer, co-founder of BL-1040.2001 03 43



Nat’l Assoc of M. D. in 1950;

October 31, 1985 Show Cara Mia Joiner Florence HW – response for public appearance of Eric Show BL-1041.2001 03 44

No date Bendix Bill Ruth Mrs. Babe Telegram wishing Babe a speedy recovery BL-1043.2001 03 45

November 25, 1953 Lajoie Napoleon [Landgrof] Ed HW – writes of Connie Mack; Phenom Smith nickname; Cooperstown

BL-1046.2001 03 46

Sept 2,1901 Spink A. G. Mulford Ren HW-info on 1882 Reds BL-1795.71 03 47

2001 Noles Dickie Pat HW – thank you note re: good time at HOF; will send articles

BL-1051.2001 03 48

December 16, 1981 Smith Hilton Dickinson Nancy HW – sent her 2 photos for Negro Leagues Museum

BL-1104.2001 04 01

Mar 2 & Sep 23, ‘68 Meyerle Walt Allen Lee Info on Levi Meyerle; articles, death cert 04 02

May 8, 1956 Eisenhower Dwight Curtis Thomas Eisenhower returning mitt used for first pitch in 1956 A.L.

BL-216.56 04 03

August 25, 1923 Coolidge Calvin Bramham W.G. Declining invitation to visit Durham BL-211.58 04 04

June 15, 1983 Reagan Ronald Kuhn Bowie Thank you note for attending ceremony 5/11/1983, National Amateur Baseball Month

BL-2926.83 04 05

August 6, 1984 Reagan Ronald 1984 HOF Inductees Congratulatory note on induction BL-3382.84 04 06

April 24, 1989 Bush George NBHOF Congratulatory note on 50th anniversary BL-4330.89 04 07

November 14, 1980 Nunn Sam Mize Johnny Sent letter HOF endorsing Mize; sent Mize HOF letter

BL-4471.99 04 08

December 11, 1989 Schudson Charles Yount Robin Telling him the importance of staying with the Brewers

BL-4489.99 04 09

March 12, 1986 Reagan Ronald Doerr Robert Congrats on induction BL-1017.2001 04 10

July 5, 1939 Farley James Gehrig Lou Remarking on Gehrig’s composure and speech from 7/04/1939

BL-1024.2001 04 11

September 6, 1944 Roosevelt Franklin Gehrig Eleanor Gehrig’s trophy raised 2 million dollars for Fifth War Loan Drive

bl-1032.2001 04 12

July 27, 1984 Reagan Ronald National Baseball Congress Congrats on its 50th National Tournament Bl-1045.2001 04 13

March 18, 1975 Ford Gerald Smith Ken Thank you note for signed baseball of HOFers Bl-1093.2001 04 14

August 8 Giamatti Bart Angell Roger HW – thank you note for info sent to Giamatti,

president of Yale, 1978-86 04 15



April 30 - May 7, 1913 McKeever C.J. Cooney Frank 6 letters between the Waldorf-Astoria and Vanderbilt hotels to arrange a ball game

BL-1151.2003 04 16

1956 Hynes John Cronin Joe 1956 induction from Boston mayor Hynes B-280.76 04 17

May 1, 1989 Eggleton Art Stack Edward Mayor of Toronto congratulating HOF on its 50th anniversary

B-133.89 04 18

July 19th, 1948 Ziehler Charlie Seerey Pat Seerey received a $500 check from Ziehler for hitting 4 HRs in one game; check and article included

B-373.69 04 19

July 26, 1965 Rice Sam HOF Re: 1925 W.S. catch in bleachers BL-729.87 04 20

February 15, 1934 Bramham W. G. O'Connor L. M. Re: minor leaguer Wolfe; should be a free agent

04 21

1962-1963 Fans Norton John Henry 18 letters to HOF Paige Committee; 1 letter from Norton to HOF Director

BL-2025.63 04 22

January 17, 1920 Mack Connie York James Released to the Chattanooga Tenn club of Southern League

05 01

March 7, 1928 Cobb Ty Maines George Declined offer to be involved in purchase of SF Ball Club

05 02

February 21, 1929 August 28, 1984

Wagner Honus Browne John Recalling ‘mock trial’ of 1915; Browne was ‘judge’; article included; donor’s letter

05 03

Mar 7 & 11, 1916 Corbett Jack Ancker Walter Ancker purchased by Asheville Club 05 04

Dec 31, 1923 January 14, 1924

Snyder Brigs Ancker Walter HW - Salary negotiations; Steuben Athletic Association; 3 articles

05 04

Saturday [Wisniewski] Connie Viv HW – standings, statistics; AAGPBL pitcher Grand Rapid Chicks 1945-52

BL-1398.2003 05 05

July 21, 2008 Robinson Rachel Clark Jane Forbes Thank you, re-dedication of plaque 05 06

Nov. 9, 2001 Pohlad Jim Minnesota Twins Employees Contraction of Twins BL-2018.2004 05 07

1958 Future HOFers Acocella Nickie HW – 1958 All-Star selection by various future HOF players, Lee Allen

BL-603.69a-j; 05 08

1989 Warren Glenn HOF Lyrics to ‘Johnny Bench’; Jerry Williams co-author BL-10451.89 05 09

Nov. 5, 1962 Rickey Branch Quesada Elwood Rickey’s lecture during spring training with Pittsburgh re: pitching machine

BL-2055.2002 05 10

Nov. 6, 1961 Fishel Robert Paulson David NYY responding to players in tobacco ads BL-1823.2004 05 11



October 12, 1921 Ruth Babe Weber Harry Gave his bat used for his 57th & 58th home run

B-139.60 05 12

Mar, Apr, Jul 1955 Cobb Ty Merriman Lloyd HW – 3 letters conditioning and hitting advice

BL-1971.2004 05 13

1980’s, 1996 Negro League players

Cooper Steve HW – 11 letters from former Negro League players; Cool Papa Bell, Buck O’Neil, Quincy Trouppe, etc

BL-1939.2004 05 14

1979, 1980’s, 1990’s Negro League players

Cooper Steve HW – 11 letters from Leon Day, Vincent Lee, Fernandez, Davis, etc

BL-18.2005 05 15

1946-1949 AAGBBL Brumfield Delores AAGBBL recruiting and update on league BL-20.2005 05 16

June 18, 1927 Klem William Heydler John HW – re: incident at home plate; Bancroft, Boston; Smith, Pittsburgh

05 17

[1951 or 1952] Zimmerman Billy Frick Ford HW - Requesting a baseball lifetime pass 05 18

October 3, 1883 October 4, 1883

Spalding Young

A. G. N. E.

Mills A. G. Original rumors of Mills resigning Young accepting Mills resignation

BL-171.57 BL-172.57

05 19

January 16, 1889 Tener John Tener Steve HW – written while on the great world tour; postmarked from Australia

BL-5588.76 05 20

October 10, 1925 [Theoheer] C. E Landis Kenesaw Re: controversial game 3 World Series catch of Same Rice off Earl Smith’s hit

BL-1323.74 05 21

March 14, 1914 [Shaughnessy] [Thomas] Sullivan Ted World tour success BL-154.67 05 22

March 18, 1941 Bluege Ossie Atwood Oren HW – Bluege, player/manager responding to friend’s letter

BL-326.78 06 1

July 4, 1963 Bluege Ossie Atwood Oren Bluege responding to friend’s letter BL-327.78 06 1

August 9, 1937 [Tilcomb] Ledell Frick Ford HW – requesting an old Timers Pass 06 2

May 21, 1900 [Murdock] [Andrew] Ewing William NY to Cincinnati minor league player obligations

06 3

undated Pittman Ralph McGowan/Quinn Bill/John HW – re: Pittman’s alleged swearing during a game 06 4

November 22, 1913 Mayes Frank Johnson Thomas Pensacola Journal editor requesting an article by Dec 1

06 5

October 17 Landis Kenesaw Scott HW – handwriting not legible BL-2846.71 06 6

January 11, 1951 Hannagan Steve Chandler Albert Re: Joe King piece 06 7

August 24, 1917 Brouthers Dan Whitacre Joseph HW – autograph request BL-4915.72 06 8



March 1, 1939 Doubleday Robert Hall of Fame Re: donation of bass tuba; history B-59.58b 06 9

June 18, 1913 Day John [Marherier] J HW – in the event of death, the other owns the championship cup

BL-178.62 06 10

undated Donlin Mike Joe HW – asking to borrow $100.00 Bl-4417.72 06 11

August 3, 1927 Johnson Walter Fan Thank you note re: attending 20th anniversary game of his first game

B-51.51 06 12

April 18, 1945 Griffith Clark Atwood Oren Requesting Walter Johnson throw out first pitch

BL-325.78a 06 13

May 22, 1947 Griffith Clark Atwood Oren Unveiling of Walter Johnson Memorial BL-325.78b 06 13

October 5, 1909 Jennings Hugh Webb Martin Re: scouting of Browning BL-5629.76 06 14

June 20, 1938 French Larry George Re: Mel Ott BL-170.2006 06 15

1907 March 27, 1907

Kennedy Ted Friend NY Giants

Attend Kennedy’s Instruction School McCloskey’s score board

BL-2534.76 06 16

1906-1907 March 28, 1907

McCloskey Locke

John J W. H.

Kennedy Seekamp

Ted H. D.

Score board McCloskey’s score board

BL-2528.76 -BL-2533.76

06 16

July 2, 1924 Dreyfuss Barney Kaufman HW - Illnesses and injuries of the Pittsburgh players

BL-285.56 06 17

October 17, 1938 Powers Jimmy Fisher Natalie Re: pigeons carrying photos flying from Yankee Stadium

BL-2196.2000 06 18

August 8, 1928 Griffith Clark Landis Kenesaw Re: Joe Cronin travel expenses 06 19

October 22, 1929 Griffith Clark Landis Kenesaw Re: Cronin travel expenses unresolved 06 19

Sept 11, 1928 Engle Joe Landis Kenesaw Re: Cronin’s purchase 06 19

October 3, 1938 Griffith Clark Harridge William Al Simmon’s fined $200 language towards a spectator

06 20

October 5, 1938 Huidekoper Mrs Reginald Griffith Clark Re: Fan reaction to Simmon’s incident 06 20

January 27, 1945 July 22,1946

Griffith Clark Harridge William Edward Yost – placed on NDL & re-instated 06 21

March 17, 1945 August 26, 1953

Griffith Clark Clemens McGrath

Cyril Jack

Mark Twain Society made Griffith honorary member; both letters signed by Clemens to HOF

06 22

1943-1961 c. 1944

Cobb Ty McGrath/Morrow

Jack/Henry HW/typed – 20 letters, various topics The Art of Batting written for Famous Slugger Yearbook; manuscript with edits

BL-3943.76 – BL-3954.76

06 23



1949 1952 1955

Bilyea Webb Rieder

Glenn, fan Mr. Col.

Cobb Ty Big fan of Cobb’s general topics baseball

BL-10.77 BL-1565.72 BL-5630.76

06 24

February 6 Propst Louis Dreyfuss Barney Telegram re: player contracts BL-1071.2001 07 01

August 27, 1928 Propst Louis Dreyfuss Barney Letter re: new players BL-1075.2001 07 02

August 27, 1928 Propst Louis Dreyfuss Barney Letter re: lease of Dreyfuss Field; upcoming championship series

BL-1074.2001 07 03

August 29, 1928 Dreyfuss Barney Propst Louis Letter re: lease of Dreyfuss Field; players BL-1059.2001 07 04

Sept 1, 1928 Propst Louis Dreyfuss Barney Hillis transaction check BL-1073.2001 07 05

Sept 3, 1928 Dreyfuss Samuel W. Propst L.L. Letter re: player contracts BL-1006.2001 07 06

Sept 4, 1928 Dreyfuss Samuel W. Propst L.L. Letter re: Gottleber’s contract BL-1062.2001 07 07

Sept 4, 1928 Dreyfuss Samuel W. Propst L.L. Letter re: Worth’s contract BL-1052.2001 07 08

February 1, 1929 Propst Louis Dreyfuss Barney Letter re: player contracts; administration questions

BL-1072.2001 07 09

February 6, 1929 Dreyfuss Samuel W. Propst Louis Response to Feb 1 letter BL-1061.2001 07 10

Sept 13, 1929 Secretary Pittsburgh Logan BB Club Valley Public

Service Co.

Asking if there’s a bus, Columbus - Logan Quote for a bus rental

BL-1056.2001 07 11

Sept 9, 1929 Pirates Logan BB Club

Logan BB Club Pirates

1 telegram re: Oct 3 game 1 telegram re: accepts & money guarantee

BL-1065.2001 BL-1066.2001

07 12

Sept 11, 1929 Pittsburgh Logan BB Club

Logan BB Club Pittsburgh

1 telegram re: rain guarantee, $75 1 telegram re: agreed to guarantee

BL-1063.2001 BL-1064.2001

07 13

Sept 12, 1929 Watters Logan BB Club

S.E. Logan Clowns Pittsburgh

1 telegram re: Oct 3 game finalized Follow-up letter to telegram

BL-1067.2001 BL-1053.2001

07 14

Sept 14, 1929

Walls Logan

H. Watters Pirates

S.E. Letter re: Oct 3 game details Logan roster and schedule

BL-1099.2001 BL-1054.2001

07 15

Sept 14, 1929 Sept 15, 1929 Sept 25, 1929

Valley Public Watters Valley Public

Service Co S.E. Service Co

Watters Valley Public Watters

S.E. Service Co S.E.

Quote and bus schedule Oct 3 Confirming bus schedule Finalizing bus schedule details

BL-1057.2001 BL-1055.2001 BL-1058.2001

07 16

Sept 16, 1929 Watters S.E. Walls H Letter finalizing travel plans BL-1060.2001 07 17

Sept 16, 1929 Watters S.E. Ambrose Hotel Logan, OH Room reservations Oct 3 BL-1098.2001 07 18

March 30, 1949 Rice Grantland Gehrig Eleanor Lou Gehrig Memorial Fund BL-1033.2001 07 19



March 31, 1949 Shor Toots Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to be on Fund committee BL-1026.2001 07 20

April 4, 1949 Tunney Gene Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1027.2001 07 21

April 4, 1949 Little Lou Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1031.2001 07 22

April 5, 1949 Rolfe Robert A ‘Red’ Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1035.2001 07 23

April 6, 1949 O’Doul Frank J Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1034.2001 07 24

April 6, 1949 Yawkey Tom Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1029.2001 07 25

April 11, 1949 Weiss George Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1018.2001 07 26

April 15, 1949 Giles Warren Gehrig Eleanor Bucky Walters will donate to Memorial Fund BL-1047.2001 07 27

April 7, 1949 Bankhead Tallulah Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1020.2001 07 28

August 26, 1955 Barber Red Gehrig Eleanor HW-Accepts Muscular Dystrophy Telethon committee position

BL-1021.2001 07 29

August 16, 1955 Considine Bob Gehrig Eleanor Muscular Dystrophy Telethon BL-1022.2001 07 30

August 30, 1955 Allen Mel Gehrig Eleanor Accepts Muscular Dystrophy Telethon committee position

BL-1019.2001 07 31

August 31, 1955 Tunney Gene Gehrig Eleanor Declines MD Telethon committee BL-1028.2001 07 32

Sept 16, 1955 Little Lou Gehrig Eleanor Congrats on MD Telethon BL-1030.2001 07 33

Nov 16, 1955 Mazer William Gehrig Eleanor Congratulations on great campaign BL-1036.2001 07 34

April 5, 1959 Rickenbacker E.V. Gehrig Eleanor Accepts to serve as sponsor for Fund BL-1025.2001 07 35

November 1957 No Date

MD News MD Association

Blank

Muscular Dystrophy Newsletter MD Citation of Merit signed by Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, William Mazer, Eleanor Gehrig

BL-1096.2001 BL-1095.2001

07 36

1933 – 1944

HOFers former players

Frick/Brandt

Ford/Bill

Request and Thank you letters for lifetime pass; 298 letters (380 pages)

08

1-4

1928-1945; 1960 Various Various Different topics; 25 letters (38 pages) 08 5

April 30, 1906 April 17, 1911

Kidny Donahue

George Frank

Cleveland News Joss

Editor Mrs.

Addie Joss limerick Condolence letter; sympathy cards

08 6

Sept. 25, 1944

Pehrson

Warner Ripley

Robert 4 NL doubleheaders in one day, 4 teams each won their two games. 9 double plays in doubleheader

08 7



Jun 14 & Jul 20, 1882 Phoenix Club Grand Rapids Club HW – 2 Postcards challenging to a game and reply. Michigan teams; donor’s letter

08 8

August 22, 1959 Inouye Nobori Clark Stephen Visiting US to get baseball info. 09 1

February 1933 Simmons Wade

Al Dr. King

Comiskey Louis Al Simmons health prior to 1933 season 09 2

March 5, 1957 Thompson Fresco DeLucia (fan) Eileen Thompson responding for O’Malley regarding the sale of Ebbets Field

BL-14.2009.11 09 3

July 1, 1960 Kennedy John F. Robinson Jackie Civil rights issue BL-2431.2001 09 4

November 1948 Tanck Albert Harridge William Photo of Doubleday by Brady; Harridge’s reply note included

09 5

1945, 1948 Harridge

William Griffith MacPhail

Clark Larry

Bert Shepard eligible for contract 1945; Lifetime pass 1948; injured POW

09 6

1938 - 1940 A.L., HOF Shaw Ruth Shaw loaned a quilt to HOF in 1939 09 7

Nov. 21, 1947 Griffith Clark Clark Stephen Thank you for the birthday card, gift 09 8

1898 – 1931 Mulford Ren 14 letters written by Spalding, Connie Mack, Ban Johnson, Lynch, Comiskey, Grantland Rice, Herrmann

BL-4364.72 – BL-4376.72 BL-1796.71

09 9

June 2, 1913

Cobb Ty Donaghey Don Re: Hornsby’s opinion and job loss

BL-1.63

09 10

Aug 26, 1935 Feb 8, 1949

Wagner

Honus Clark (fan) Finch

Minnie Bob

HW – meeting her at game, speaking German HW – postcard, declining invitation

BL-17.60

09 11

April 1942 Landis Kenesaw Downer F.D. Re: Ruth called shot ball 09 12

1927 – 1962 Hornsby Rogers Selling shares 1927, congrats in playoffs 1950, contract 1954, HOF 1962

09 13

1920 - 1946 Johnson Walter Atwood Uhl

Oren Neil

15 letters, 3 Christmas cards BL-328.78 09 14

March 13, 1958 Norworth Jack Alston Walter Re: his seats to season opener in Los Angeles; always a Dodger fan

BL-429.2009 09 15

1951; 1953 McGraw

Mrs. John

Ford

Edward, Senator

Includes signature John McGraw BL-4041.72

10 1



Jan. 28, 1886 Johnek G.H. Myers George HW-contract with St. Louis Maroons BL-161.51 10 2

Mar 14, 1881 Doscher Herman Young N. E. HW – accepting umpiring position BL-5067.72 10 2

Sept 27, 1950 Cavanaugh Winifred Barker Lois Re: check for play-off share 10 3

Oct 4, 1996 Joiner Florence Wiles Tim Re: Eric Show BL-1049.2001 10 4

Feb – Mar 1976 Smith Ken Andre Sam Letter and response re: yearbooks BL-1084.2001 BL-1085.2001

10 5

Feb 1966 Feb 2, 1966 May 11, 1967

Robinson Smith Smith

Jackie Ken Ken

Smith Kerr Kerr

Ken Paul Paul

HW – unable to attend induction Above letter sent to Kerr Jackie Robinson visit to Oneonta

BL-1092.2001 BL-1091.2001 BL-1007.2001

10 6

May 27, 1929 Ankenman Fred Dean Dizzy Dean’s advance salary, Houston BL-6130.75 10 7

Aug. 10, 1956 Fanwell Harry Unknown HW-wrote played for Cleveland Naps and birth date

10 8

Aug. 25, 1960 Scully Vin Mr. Counts HW-replying to a fan re: Atlantic Nine 1868 10 8

1985 – 1988 Conlon Jocko Talbot Howard HW-induction weekend, etc; 8 letters 10 9

1963 Mantle Mickey Fan Thank you reply to a get-well with signed magazine photo

10 10

Feb. 3, 1967 Roush Eddie Frisch Frankie Frisch asking for autograph; HW-Roush’s response

10 11

1950, 1956-1959 Various Kelly Leonora HW-6 replies from players and Japan; 10 12

July 19, 1949 Barrow Edward G Sammy HW-response to questionnaire 10 13

1957 – 1958 1963 – 1964 September 1967

Crawford Sam Lanigan Allen Zimmett

Ernie Lee David

HW- general topics World Tour 1913-14 book

10 14

Aug 20, 1965 Nov 1, 1965 Aug 21, 1964

Cronin Hubbard Gee

Joe Cal Johnny

Gallagher James Signed – re: Lena mud HW – re: Lena mud, etc Signed – re: tallest in game, 6’9”

10 15

April 2, 1945 Gathins Congressman Atwood Oren Copy of speech he gave on Walter Johnson 10 16

Oct 22, 1949 Hash Herb Hilligan Earl HW-career anecdote 10 17

Nov. 4, 1941 Fowles Dick Edwards Henry HW- how he broke into pro ball 10 18

Oct. 1, 1970 Allison Bob Griffith Calvin Notice of retirement to Twins 10 19

Sept 29, 1953 Nov 22, 1956 Jun 17, 1956

Ball Archer Moherly

Neal Jimmy Mrs. W

Stockton Leslie Writes of World Series Happy Thanksgiving (Babe Ruth’s sister) re: mementos

BL-2845.71 BL-2844.71 BL-2843.71

10 20



Jan 23, 1954 Pennock Mrs. Esther Photo of Herb she sent to Stockton BL-2842.71

April 6, 1953 Segar Charles Major League Clubs Rule 21 to be posted in dressing room 10 21

Apr - May1945 Spink J.G. Taylor Clark Stephen Re: Possible induction of Pres. Roosevelt 10 22

1951 Wedge Will Lowenstein Melvyn Re: Babe Ruth Foundation 10 23

May 28, 1938 Dec 5, 23, 1948

Collins Eddie Berg Quinn

Moe Bob

HW – Thank you note HW – Thank you note; note and American League letters showing support to teams

10 24

June 1949 Jan 1971

Gehringer Charles Quinn Kachline

Bob Cliff

HW – Can’t attend induction HW - re: bio information

10 25

1940 – 1952 Duffy Hugh HOF HW – his career, can’t attend induction 10 26

1894 – 1903 Harley Richard J Telegrams, letters, fine (from a scrapbook) 10 27

Nov. 24, 1946 Adams Franklin P Lanigan Ernest Re: Tinker to Evers to Chance 10 28

April 5, 1951 Griffith Clark Donaghey Don Telegram re: invented squeeze play BL-341.60 11 01

May 1971 Manush Family Heinie 26 Telegrams, notes of condolences 11 02

February 16, 1948 Durocher Leo Flannagan Larry Written by Gertrude Nickes for Leo Durocher re: oiling gloves

BL-127.2010.3 11 03

September 11, 1967 Rockwell Norman Allen Lee Re: returning baseball equipment used in painting Casey at the Bat; signed

11 04

1944 – 1945 Various Various Re: Candidates wanting consideration as new commissioner; 13 letters

11 05

November 2, 1953 February 15, 1955

NY Yankees Daly

John

Hilligan Earl Joe DiMaggio’s address Bill Grieve

11 06

June 19, 1951 Salsinger Harry Harridge William Asking for Harry Heilmann’s induction 11 07

Nov - Dec 1973 Benfield L.V. Georgia State Gov. officials Commemorative coin Aaron, Ruth Gov Jimmy Carter - signed

11 08

1965 Smith Ken Hoyt Waite Copy – overall career, J. Fred Coots 11 09

May 22, 1939 Rahr Fred Martin Murray Yellow baseball first used 11 10

Aug – Oct 1964 McGuff Joe Gallagher Jim Mel McGaha, “Peanuts” Peterson, Duluth BBC, bus crash 1948

11 11

October 2, 1914 Higgins Joe Herrmann August Higgins wanting to be a scout 11 12

February 21,1955 Cobb Ty Kerr Paul HW – Taylor Spink into HOF; Kerr’s reply 11 13



June 25, 1956 July 18, 1960 January 5, 1961

Cobb Kerr Kerr

Ty Paul Paul

Kerr Cobb Cobb

Paul Ty Ty

HW – pin for HOFers lapel; Kerr’s reply Donation of items Ty Cobb Plaque in Atlanta

11 13

August 2, 1950 Quinn Bob Cobb Ty Re: photo of HOF plaque by fan 11 14

1961 – 1963 Brown Dr. Stewart Kerr/Keener Paul/Sid Ty Cobb Memorial, Shrine; Georgia 11 15

May 24, 1868 September 20, 1868

Burfree E. Martin Cary Alfred Baseball in Cooperstown area; Fly Creek, NY BL-784.2011 BL-225.2010

11 16

1864; 1865 Eckford BBC Athletics

Horsman Edward Re: Horsman’s handmade baseballs sold to clubs. Photocopies

11 17

July and Sept 1991 US Air Force Talbot

Howard

Talbot Air Force

Howard Operation Desert Storm – Certificates of Appreciation; 2 patches; 1 decal

11 18

February 16, 1971 Marquard Rube Sheenwald Pat HW – thank you note on induction BL-4284.87 11 19

June 8, 1973 Aaron Hank Greene Greg Typed signed by Aaron thanking him for his letter of support and encouragement

BL-353.2010 11 20

June 4, 1973 Aaron Hank Lund Mrs. Peter Typed letter signed by Hank Aaron on Braves stationery. Hank is thanking Mrs. Lund for her support.

BL-72.2012 11 20

June 8, 1973 Aaron Hank Goldberg Mrs. Elliot (Polly) Typed letter thanking Mrs. Goldberg for her support and encouragement

BL-561.2013 11 20

June 25, 1957 Frick Ford Forman Joel Thanking him for his note of June 15th and his suggestion

BL-465.2010.1 11 21

January 28, 1958 Frick Ford Forman Joel States that no trophies are given for All-Star performance

BL-465.2010.2 11 21

February 14, 1958 Smith Sports Editor

Wilfrid Forman Joel Forman’s suggestion of a trophy in honor of Arch Ward

BL-465.2010.3 11 21

[1956] Robinson Jackie Slocum Mrs. HW - regarding players not realizing the reaction fans gets out of meeting them

BL-485.2010.1 11 22

November 1866 Hoagland John R Drake Kittie Invite to be an honorary member of Kekionga BBC, letter of acceptance, letter from Rare Book Co. c.1956

BL-33.56a,b,c 11 23

1883 – 1885 Various Robinson Wm H “Yank” HW – 25 letters to Robinson re: contracts and offers; played 1882-1892.

BL-2733.81 12 1



January 27, 1930 Dreyfuss Pittsburgh

S.W. Stoneham John A. Assignment to Columbia Club of South Atlantic League

BL-609.2010.4 12 2

January 11, 1993 Stoneham Johnny Gonzales Mike HW - regarding Stoneham’s home run BL-609.2010.5 12 2

July 8, 1977 Keltner Ken Meachem Matt HW - discussing the July 17, 1941 game and Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak

BL-28.2011 12 3

September 25, 1957 Rockefeller Nelson A. Walters Dorothy Keeping the Dodgers in Brooklyn BL-31.2011 12 4

April 20, 1870 April 25, 1870

Hyer Babcock

John D Gen. O. E.

Babcock Hyer

Gen. O. E. John D.

HW – National Club of Wash, D.C., elected Babcock as honorary member; his acceptance

12 5

April 13, 1946 Slack Erle MacFarlane HOF acting curator

Janet HW – donated envelope, with drawing of Ty Cobb; sent overseas during war to military members.

12 6

July 27, 1893 Davis James Whyte Talcott Edward HW Photostat, Davis’ request for his headstone BL-30.48 12 7

June 10, 1949 Speaker Tris Quinn Bob Best team he played on. 1912 Red Sox. BL-1001.2001 12 8

June 16, 1932 Nee Johnny Edwards Henry P. HW – scouting of Johnny Allen 12 9

Dec 3, 1959 Slaughter Enos Richardson Spec HW – wanting info on spring training, roster for the Houston Buffs.

12 10

April 4, 2011 Noren Irv Idelson Jeff HW – written on 1955 letterhead, has all 16 team logos printed on side.

12 11

July 18, 1936 Schlichter Walter White Sol Regarding book, Sol White’s Baseball Guide, 1907.

12 12

July 10, 1951 Veeck Bill Blumenthal Harvey Typed letter regarding improving the Browns both on and off the field – signed by Bill Veeck (with envelope)

BL-554.2011.3 12 13

July 30, 1973 Marrero Conrado Kachline Cliff HW-giving birth date and info on other Cuban players. Spanish and English translation.

12 14

August 9, 2011 Selig Bud Appleman Marc Congratulating SABR on 40th, copy only 12 15

Jan 18, 1934 Johnson Walter Reaves Glenn HW – improvements in baseball and how young men will have a chance to play

BL-633.2011 12 16

August 19, 1942 Shimkoff Giants scout

Nick Burns Coleman HW –Letting Burns know that he would take a look at him if he supplied places and dates of his games

BL-671.2011.1 12 17



June 30, 1943 Rickey, Jr. Branch Burns Coleman Telling him of a tryout camp on July 8-11, 1943 BL-671.2011.2 12 17

Aug 2, 1995 Rickey, Jr. Branch Wiles Tim Thank you on information supplied 12 17

May 5, 1969 Hoyt Waite Rehm Justin Regarding HOF game tickets he is giving him BL-774.2011.1 12 18

June 27, 1948 Casey William H. Steele Vern HW – regarding the origin of the poem “Casey at the Bat”

BL-48.2012.1 12 19

September 9, 1948 Casey William H. Steele Vern HW – invitation to attend a dinner meeting; a clipping featuring the story of the “real” Casey at the Bat, Schenectady Gazette.

BL-48.2012.2 12 19

May 16, 1959 Allen Mel Rubenstein Cheryl How to become a sports announcer BL-327.2012 12 20

June 9, 1870 Dickson Wm. Enterprise BB Club HW – Anchor Base Ball Club issuing a challenge to the Enterprise Base Ball Club to play a return match

BL-82.2012 12 21

1976-1978 Dec 22, 1987 Jul 14, 1993

Engler Jeri Finley Engler Engler

Charlie Bob and Jeri Jim

8 letters by fan Jeri with handwritten responses by Finley on the original correspondence. 1993 envelope only

BL-221.2012 12 22

November 1, 1990 Grieve Tom Alexander Hugh Congratulations on being honored – mailgram by GM, Texas Rangers

BL-178.2012 12 23

November 2, 1990 Grenesko Don Alexander Hugh Congratulations on being honored, signed by Pres and CEO of Cubs

BL-178.2012 12 23

Jun - Aug1875 Various Clubs Various Clubs HW – 18 letters between teams to arrange games

BL-67.59 – BL-73.59

13 1

1966 Williams Ted Allen Lee Signed; book project; career questions; Original induction speech; signed

13 2

Jan 1942 Various Landis K. M. 1942 season and letter to Roosevelt; see box 1 folder 46

13 3

April 1945

MacPhail Larry League President Statement on President Roosevelt’s death 13 4

Not dated Rhodes Dusty Filbert Jon HW – playing in N.Y. and players he admires BL-614.2012.5 13 5

Not dated Rhodes Dusty Filbert Jon HW – telling Jon that he was the baseball Rhodes not the wrestler Dusty Rhodes

BL-614.2012.6 13 5

Not dated Thompson Bobby Filbert Jon HW – Thomson’s reply written on the bottom of the letter, playing in NY

BL-614.2012.7 13 6



Oct 31, 1936 Burkam Chauncey Monehen John HW-Chauncey had 1 at-bat as a pinch hitter; 6/24/1915. Letterhead - Farm Credit Administration.

13 7

Aug 22, 1966 Hunnicutt Judy Sporting News Voice of the Fan Koufax vs Marichal 13 8

Sept 1966 Nason Jerry Hunnicutt Judy Boston Globe replying to her letter, Koufax vs Marichal

13 8

No date Koufax Sandy Hunnicutt Judy signed postcard by Koufax sent to Judy 13 8

Jun-Jul 1940 Harridge William Spalding & Bros Re: new helmets – correspondence, clippings, advertisement; 10 pages

13 9

March 1969 D’Alesandro Thomas Carduner Robert Thanking for his contribution to the Mayor’s Committee for the Preservation of Babe Ruth’s Birthplace

BL-135.2013.2 13 10

Oct 9, 1952 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW-postcard from Idaho BL-7054.88 13 11

Sept 1960 Cobb Ty Downey Arthur HW-postcard from Rome Olympics BL-7055.88 13 11

Jan – May 1953 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW-10 letters, personal BL-4743-4750.91 13 12

1955 – 1960 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny 8 envelopes, postmarked, no letters 13 12

Jan – Mar, Jul 1954 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW-3 letters, personal BL-4751-4753.91 13 13

Jan – Mar, May 1955 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW-4 letters, personal BL-4754-4757.91 13 14

April 1961 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW- 2 letters, personal BL-4758.91 13 15

Oct 27, 1954 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW postcard from South Dakota BL-4759.91 13 16

Feb 12, 1959 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny HW postcard from Arizona BL-4760.91 13 16

1953, 1958, 1960 Cobb Ty Goodman Danny 4 Christmas cards, not signed BL-4761-4764.91 13 16

Aug. 14, 1878 No date

Packard Howard Mary HW-expressing his love and telling her how poorly he is doing playing baseball; 2 letters

BL-239.2013 13 17

October 3, 1951 Platt Marvin W. Held Herbert & Paul Western Union telegram from avid NY Giants fan to members of his family regarding Bobby Thomson’s home run

BL-292.2013 13 18

January 30, 1945 Quinn Bob Boyle Ed Regarding Deacon White on the HOF ballot BL-346.2013.1 13 19

January 31, 1945 Clark Stephen C. Boyle Edward Regarding Deacon White on the HOF ballot BL-346.2013.2 13 19

February 2, 1945 Mack Connie Boyle Ed HW - White appearing on the HOF ballot BL-346.2013.3 13 19

January 31, 1946 Mack Connie Boyle Ed HW - articles showing how good a player Deacon White was

BL-346.2013.4 13 19



October 14, 1943 Vendel Herman S. Vendel Herman J. HW - stories told by MLB players during hunting trips to the Dakotas.

BL-354.2013.1 13 20

February 16, 1925 Waner Lloyd Grimes Helen HW on Hotel Fresno letterhead regarding the city, the food and team tryouts.

BL-260.2015.1 13 21

February 28, 1925 Waner Lloyd Grimes Helen HW on Hotel Fresno letterhead regarding the weather, team tryouts, and learning to play golf

BL-260.2015.2 13 21

April 20, 1925 Waner Lloyd Grimes Helen HW - time seems to fly; players visited battleships; tells her about game results and learning to play the saxophone.

BL-260.2015.3 13 21

January 1, 1929 Waner Lloyd Grimes Helen HW - thanking Helen for the gift; telling her that he will give her another driving lesson when he got home.

BL-260.2015.4 13 21

1963 Carey Max Allen Lee HW - re: Cuban born player Merito Acosta; 3 letters

13 22

May 7, 2014 Wolff Bob Idelson Jeff HW - Wolff receiving the Guinness World Record certificate and plaque as longest-running broadcaster

BL-185.2014 13 23

September 9, 1964 Holderman Ruth’s nurse

Calvin L. NBHOF Nurse attending Babe Ruth confirms that Ruth signed a copy of The Babe Ruth Story the night he died.

BL-645.64 (book number)

13 24

March 28, 1943 Mack Connie MacCormack John HW with envelope regarding a try-out with the Philadelphia A’s.

BL-209.2014 13 25

May 1, 1915 Ebbets Charles Kiendl, esq. Adolph C. Release of Zack Wheat is false BL-1558.72 13 26

Jan 7, 1920 Ebbets Charles Knox, editor Purvis Release of Hickman, Malone B-3095.63 13 26

Feb 6, 1924 Feb 7, 1924

Dreyfuss Barney Barnes Everett Signing of contract with Pittsburgh Contract received

BL-3436.74 13 27

Feb 9, 1924 Dreyfuss Barney Barnes Everett Due to lack of space, families can’t travel on train with club

BL-3436.74 13 27

June 2, 1924 Dreyfuss Barney Barnes Everett Sanford and Barnes of Colgate BL-3436.74 13 27

May 3, 1926 May 15, 1926 June 1, 1926

Dreyfuss Heydler Landis

Sam John Kenesaw

Barnes Everett Retiring application sent to Heydler Application sent to Landis Retirement granted

BL-3436.74 13 27

1939, 1957 Hall of Fame Gunson Joe Gunson’s story on inventing 1st catcher’s BL-104.39 13 28



mitt, 1888; glove donated to the HOF BL-3330.70

Dec 15, 1888 Watkins W. H. Gunson Joe HW-contract details between KC and Gunson BL-4696.70 13 28

July 27, 2014 Gillibrand Kirsten 2014 Inductees Congratulating new inductees and award winners.

BL-346.2014 13 29

June 29, 1875 July 8, 1875

Lynch Thomas Craig George HW – Mulligan Guards challenging the Excelsior BB Club

BL-409.54a,b 13 30

1936-37, 1963 Mack Connie Pearlman Hyman Hyman was a lifelong friend of Mack’s BL-288.74 13 31

1922-1954 Mack Connie various 13 typed and handwritten notes various 13 32

1952-1955 Mack Connie Fritzinger Paul 33 letters to Fritzinger, a friend; 4 letters Roy Mack Jr.

BL-436.66 13 33

Not dated Mostil Johnny Nash Alanna HW-Autograph request to Mostil B-916.64c 13 34

Aug 8, 1931 Street Gabby Sees Mrs. W.T. HW-baseball caught off Washington monument

BL-5275.72 13 35

May 22, 1876 Zettlein George Philadelphia Athletics

HW-agrees to play the 1876 season for $1500.00

13 36

Dec 3, 1955 Walsh Ed Stockton Leslie HW-thank you note for picture for book BL-2841.71 13 37

April 13, 1956 Truman Harry S Frick Ford Telegram-stating baseball is part of our heritage not just a sport

BL-5.64 13 38

Sept 28, 1956 Mullin Willard Sid HW – re: Brooklyn Bum’s birthplace B-514.56 13 39

Dec 29, [c. 1905] Rice Grantland Mulford Ren Thanking for reference to a South Atlantic job; The Atlanta Journal letterhead used by Rice

BL-1797.71 13 40

May 6, 1939 Bursey Red Munford Ernest Game to be played on 6/3/1939 at Doubleday Field as part of the Centennial Celebration

BL-485.2014 13 41

November 25, 1983 Hoyt Waite Warshauer Bernard identification of high school squad members; photocopy

BL-486.2014 13 42

December 26, 1940 Mack Connie McGillicuddy Daniel HW – Thank you for holiday wishes BL-137.2015 13 43

1952 Thompson Fresco Lerner William Inviting Lerner to tryouts at Ebbets Field on April 26, 1952

BL-281.2015 14 1

March 24, 1982 Hannan Jim Williams Ed Regarding the organization of the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association

BL-301.2015.4 ALL COPIES

14 2



March 30, 1982 Williams Edward Bennett Hannan Jim Baltimore Orioles happy to meet regarding the organization of the MLBPAA

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

April 27, 1982 Hannan Jim William Ed Thanking Ed for his support; enclosing Kuhn’s letter, Apr 28, confirming meeting

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

May 19, 1982 Valentine Fred L. MLBPAA Memo with an update of activities BL-301.2015.4 14 2

May 27, 1982 Hannan Jim Williams Ed Regarding Hannan’s meeting with the commissioner

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

May 27, 1982 Hannan Jim Miller Marvin Telling Miller about the formation of the MLBPAA

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

August 11, 1982 Hannan Jim Kuhn Bowie An update and first year budget BL-301.2015.4 14 2

August 27, 1982 Kuhn Bowie Hannan Jim Regarding a financial grant to the MLBPAA BL-301.2015.4 14 2

December 29, 1982 Hannan Jim Kuhn Bowie Requesting an initial disbursement of $17,500 from the Executive Council’s central fund

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

December 29, 1982 Kuhn Bowie Hannan Jim Information of an event organized by the NFL Alumni

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

January 3, 1983 Kuhn Bowie Hannan Jim Regarding a check for $17,500 to assist the MLBPAA

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

February 1, 1984 Wirz Bob Hannan Jim Enclosing the remaining $12,500 of the gift baseball promised to make available to the MLBPAA

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

February 1, 1985 Hannan Jim Ueberroth Peter Familiarizing Ueberroth with the association BL-301.2015.4 14 2

May 24, 1990 Greenberg Stephen Miller Bob Suggesting that reps from MLBPAA sit with Frank Heffron, CEO of Baseball International Partners

BL-301.2015.4 14 2

January 3, 1956 Kelly Caleb Guyer Lanigan Ernest HW -wishing Lanigan a Happy Birthday BL-307.2015 14 3

Aug 31, 1995 Povich Shirley Wiles Tim Thank you for information provided; signed 14 4

October 2, 1973 Rockwell Norman Wolin Kenny Re: the painting “Game Called Because of Rain” or “The Three Umpires”

BL-719.2015 14 5

May – Aug 1932 Griffith Clark Harridge William 15 letters - scheduling of Washington’s Bicentennial game, Aug 15, 1932; scorecard

14 6

2001 Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodger Fans Will not be accepting fan mail due to the events of September 11th

BL-33.2016 14 7



BA EPH Oversize

November 21, 1931 Oshima Ukichi

Members of American Baseball Team

Welcome you to our city of Nagoya… B-88.55 2 7

February 14, 1952 Gehrig Eleanor Bill Gehrig’s 1st dollar earned, framed B-132.84 2 7

BA MSS Oversize

1944, 1969 Kuhn Bowie HW – letters home, from General to family BL-558.2010 1 15

Documents

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