Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Rogan, Charles Wilber, American, 1893 - 1967
Date
May 2, 1958
Medium
ink on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W: 2 x 3 1/2 in. (5.1 x 8.9 cm)
Caption
Wilbur "Bullet" or "Bullet Joe" Rogan was a hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines. Rogan played pitcher and outfielder in the Negro baseball leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1938.
Description
Business card sized advertisement for an event honoring Wilbur "Bullet" Rogan sponsored by the Heart of American Lodge No. 149. The event was held Friday May 2, 1958 at 7:00pm at 1704 Troost. The back of the card is blank.
Place depicted
1704 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Advertisements
Type
advertising cards
Topic
Athletes
Baseball
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.46.55.7
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e17d8e09-cdbf-473e-b8e1-b77615a05967

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