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    Postcard of Judy Johnson Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989
    Signed by
    Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the card is "Best Wishes Judy Johnson." The plaque has a depiction of Johnson in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WILLIAM JULIUS JOHNSON / "JUDY" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1923 - 1937." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / William Julius (Judy) Johnson / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1975 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5df6e1a7d-5964-4e43-b8e5-ee139ae80f6d
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    Postcard of James "Cool Papa" Bell Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991
    Signed by
    James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991
    Date
    1974
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink at the top of the card is "James 'Cool Papa' Bell." The plaque has a depiction of Bell in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "JAMES THOMAS BELL / "COOL PAPA" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1922 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / James T. (Cool Papa) Bell / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd581fae505-dab4-4f6f-ad94-c91d4f9991a2
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Postcard of Satchel Paige Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Published by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982
    Signed by
    Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982
    Subject of
    Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink in the top left corner is the signature "Satchel Paige." The plaque has a depiction of a Paige in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "LEROY ROBERT PAIGE / 'SATCHEL'." Beneath that text are, a list of his league and team memberships, as well as a biography. The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Leroy R. Paige / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1971 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There is also one piece of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aec3acdc-0a00-49e4-bd87-858906fd8809
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Postcard of Buck Leonard Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Leonard, Walter Fenner "Buck", American, 1907 - 1997
    Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in faded black ink at the top of the card is "Walter F. Buck Leonard." The plaque has a depiction of Leonard in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WALTER FENNER LEONARD / "BUCK" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1933 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Walter F. (Buck) Leonard / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    postcards
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd576e8414f-a990-469b-a78a-323e159bb0b5
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