October 12, 1911

The Evening Tribune

Newspaper

Title: The Evening Tribune (October 12, 1911)

One printing of The Evening Tribune dated October 12, 1911. Contains articles related to local, country-wide and international news. News articles pertain to women's suffrage, the 1911 Revolution in China, the opening of the Panama canal, Mexico's elections, baseball, and the celebration of Columbus Day.

GLC10082

20 October 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is for his savings account. He declares that he can’t find them a Christmas gift, and wants them to use the money for something they want for the house or themselves. He’s getting really excited for the boxes and packages that she keeps telling him about and can’t wait for Christmas now. The radio has been playing baseball games at 9:30 in the morning…

GLC09611.375

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of young Japanese-American baseball player]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform.

GLC09860.015

circa 1977-1978

Wetmore, Kathy, fl. 1977-1978

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One undated letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Kathy Wetmore. Pertains to going to a Baltimore Orioles game where they played against the Oakland Athletics.

GLC09573.02.307

circa 1925

Photograph

Title: Photograph of an African American baseball player in a stadium

One photograph of African American baseball player in a stadium dated circa 1925. The photograph features a player having just thrown a ball in the warm up area of a stadium behind the player the stadium seats are half full of spectators and other players are visible.

GLC09978.12

24 September 1891

The Republican Chairman, fl. 1891

Newspaper

Title: The Republican Chairman [Number 560 (September 24, 1891)]

One issue of The Republican Chairman dated September 24, 1891. Issue printed in Newport, New Hampshire. Contains local news, advertisements, obituaries, sports news

GLC09968.04

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform.

GLC09860.175

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Japanese-American girl next to a plant]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American girl next to a plant.

GLC09860.176

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Japanese-American man and child]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American man and child.

GLC09860.177

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform holding a bat.

GLC09860.443

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform. (similar to GLC09860.477 and .478)

GLC09860.476

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform. (similar to GLC09860.476 and .478)

GLC09860.477

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform]

One undated black-and-white photograph of Japanese-American boy in a baseball uniform. (similar to GLC09860.476 and .477)

GLC09860.478

10 July 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated July 10, 1945. Pertains to duties while still stationed in Ingolstadt. Mentions a baseball game between the Ninth Division and the 15th F.A. Brigade.

GLC09662.701

10 April 1968

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: And Outside The Stadium

One telephoto entitled, "And Outside the Stadium" dated April 10, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image is of National Guardsmen seated on an army vehicle outside of Griffith Stadium. Wire transfer information states that the Minnesota Twins and Washington Senators played a game as riots continued.

GLC09740.073

1906-2000

Various

Header Record

Title: [Printed materials related to African Americans in Oklahoma, 1906-2000][Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of printed materials and letters pertaining to history of Black people in Oklahoma dated 1906-2000.

GLC09968

circa 1925

Header Record

Title: Photographs of African American baseball players [Decimalized .01-.12]

A collection of 12 photographs of African American baseball players. The only identified player is Norman "Tweed" Webb who at the time played for the Broomer Tailors in the Tandy League. Some other teams/uniforms in the photos include Powell Grocery, Custodians P.S., and PWC.

GLC09978

10 May 1942

Schwartz, Morris, 1891-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Ruth and Morris Schwartz dated May 10, 1942. Pertains to their plans around town while she visits New York.

GLC09662.250

23 May 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, working in the Battalion Supply Office, and attending a baseball game at the base.

GLC09662.262

1945

Photograph

Title: Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs Uniform

One photograph of Jackie Robinson in his Kansas City Monarchs Negro League baseball uniform. That season, he played 47 games for the Monarchs at shortstop.

GLC10105

1948

Photograph

Title: Satchel Paige in his Cleveland Indians Uniform

One photograph circa 1948 of Satchel Paige in his Cleveland Indians baseball uniform.

GLC10106

circa 1900

Photograph

Title: Cuban X-Giants

One photograph of the Cuban X Giants Negro league baseball team circa 1900. A group photo with twelve men. The Cuban X-Giants were a professional Negro league baseball team that played from 1896 to 1906. They were one of the most powerful independent black teams around the turn of the century winning the 1903 Colored World Championship, beating the Philadelphia Giants five games to two. The legendary Andrew "Rube" Foster, the father of Negro League baseball, pitched four of the five victories.

GLC10107

1942

Photograph

Title: Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson

One photograph of Satchel Paige of the Kansas City Monarchs and Josh Gibson of the Homestead Grays at the 1942 Negro League World Series.

GLC10108

1945

Photograph

Title: Kansas City Monarchs

One photograph of 1945 photograph of the Kansas City Monarchs Negro League baseball team.

GLC10111

1921

Photograph

Title: Hilldale Athletic Club

One photograph of the Hilldale Athletic Club (informally known as Darby Daisies), a professional Negro League baseball team based in Darby, Pennsylvania. The team would eventually become a powerhouse Negro League baseball team over time. 1921 Hilldale Club Top row, L-R: Ed Bolden (owner), George Johnson (RF), Chaney White (LF), Dick Whitworth (P), Jim York (C), Connie Rector (P), Louis Santop (C), Willis Flournoy (P), Toussaint Allen (1B), James Byrd (treasurer) Bottom row, L-R: Otto Briggs (CF), Bunny Downs (2B), Jake Stephens (SS), Flammer, Nat Dobbins (SS), Bill Francis (mgr./SS), Chance…

GLC10113