Papers of Leon Hamilton, Papers, 1926-1996 ; 1935-1985

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Papers of Leon Hamilton, Papers, 1926-1996 ; 1935-1985

This collection contains the papers of Leon Hamilton, high school athlete, House of David team member, boxer, baseball player, and baseball scout. Hamilton's scouting career spanned four organizations and five decades. Hamilton's papers are in the form of awards and certificates, brochures, clippings, contracts, correspondence, decals, dinner programs, game programs, photographs, and scouting materials.

1 box (.5 linear foot) + oversized materials.

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