Peoria Redwings 1948 : scrapbook, 1948.

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Peoria Redwings 1948 : scrapbook, 1948.

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A collection of articles from the 1948 season of the Peoria Redwings kept by their shortstop Rita Meyer. Also included are ticket stubs for the games, two Peoria Stadium admission tickets and a general admission ticket for the 1948 season.

1 scrapbook (400mm x 300mm x 50mm)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7152883

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