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The 1868 Nine: Early Baseball at Harvard [by] Harold C. Ernst (Harvard College Class of 1876) Digital

Scope and Contents

Baseball at Harvard from 1863 to 1879; includes the story of Frederick W. Thayer's invention of the catcher's mask.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858-1870

Physical Description

(6 p., typewritten essay)

Conditions on Use and Access

Open for research.

Some material may require special handling due to fragility. Consult reference staff for details.

Extent

7 cubic feet (13 boxes)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Harvard University Archives Repository

Holding nearly four centuries of materials, the Harvard University Archives is the principal repository for the institutional records of Harvard University and the personal archives of Harvard faculty, as well as collections related to students, alumni, Harvard-affiliates and other associated topics. The collections document the intellectual, cultural, administrative and social life of Harvard and the influence of the University as it emerged across the globe.

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