Clark Griffith Day photograph album : photograph album, 1968.

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Clark Griffith Day photograph album : photograph album, 1968.

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Photograph album created to document the commemorative celebration of Clark C. Griffith Day in Orlando, FL on March 23, 1968. Griffith's memory was honored by the city of Orlando at this event, because Griffith located his spring training facilities in Orlando for thrity years. Items of note include color photographs of the celebration.

1 photograph album (.10 cu. ft.)

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