John Stoneham Scrapbook : scrapbook, 1933 - 1934.

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John Stoneham Scrapbook : scrapbook, 1933 - 1934.

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A collection of newspaper articles from Texas and Oklahoma newspapers highlighting Stoneham's career in 1933 and 1934. He played in the Texas League for the Tulsa Oilers. This scrapbook was created by John Stoneham's sister and later given to Stoneham. Sometime in the 1970s, this scrapbook was given to the donor by John Stoneham as a gift.

1 scrapbook (400mm x 280mm x 25mm)

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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American League (Baseball)

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Stoneham, John, 1908 - 2004.

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Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)

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