J.A. Bob Quinn Papers : Papers, 1890-1946.

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J.A. Bob Quinn Papers : Papers, 1890-1946.

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This collection contains the papers of J.A. Bob Quinn who's baseball career started in 1888 as a minor league player and ended in 1952 as Director of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Quinn's papers consist of correspondence, clippings, ephemera and financial information. Photos have been separated and in the Photo Department. This collection is arranged according to the teams Mr. Quinn was associated with at a particular time. With each team designation, there is correspondence, clippings, ephemera and financial information. While with the Boston Red Sox, Mr. Quinn was involved with the Parks Department programs, therefore the annual reports are included.

4 boxes : (1.25 ; linear feet)

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 6909303

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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