Papers of Morris "Moe" Berg : 1921-1973.

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Papers of Morris "Moe" Berg : 1921-1973.

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This collection contains the papers of Morris "Moe" Berg, who was a professional baseball player, linguist, lawyer, and international spy. Berg's papers are in the form of correspondence, contracts, telegrams, memorabilia, and clippings. Although Berg was a mediocre baseball player, he is remembered as an emissary for the United States government and as baseball's premiere intellect.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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