National League Files: World War I & II : papers 1917-1950 1940-1950.

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National League Files: World War I & II : papers 1917-1950 1940-1950.

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A collection of correspondence and data from the National League office during World War I and II. The bulk of this collection is during Wold War II and gives a good insight on how Major League baseball contributed to the efforts of the war and how the teams were affected by the wars. Sample topics include military data on players, National Defense Service List, War Relief benefit games, returned baseballs by fans, draft classifications.

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National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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