Carl H. Bathke Collection : papers 1944-1952.

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Carl H. Bathke Collection : papers 1944-1952.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/654855053

A collection of correspondence and newspapers to and from Bathke during World War II. One DVD includes scans and documentation of Army base papers and baseball items belonging to Bathke. His children also donated a uniform, glove, pennants and photographs.

1 box : (2.1 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7945591

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