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William Watson Clark scrapbook

Call Number

2011.006

Date

circa 1928 to 1938, inclusive

Creator

Clark, William Watson

Extent

1.34 Linear Feet in one oversize box.

Language of Materials

English .

Abstract

One scrapbook documenting the career of William Watson Clark as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants. Items date from circa 1928 to 1938. Items in the scrapbook include clippings, tickets to Ebbets Field, baseball cards, and other ephemera. The scrapbook was compiled by Watson's wife.

Biographical Note

William Watson Clark (1902-1972), known as "Watty" or "Lefty" Clark, was a professional baseball pitcher who was active from 1924 to 1937. Clark debuted with the Cleveland Indians, and went on to pitch for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants.

Scope and Contents

One scrapbook documenting the career of William Watson Clark as a pitcher for the Brooklyn Robins, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Giants. Items date from circa 1928 to 1938. Items in the scrapbook include clippings, tickets to Ebbets Field, baseball cards, and other ephemera. The scrapbook was compiled by Watson's wife.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to users without restriction.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date (if known); William Watson Clark scrapbook, 2011.006, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of William W. Clark, 2011.

Related Materials

Related archival collections at the Brooklyn Historical Society:

Missing Title

  1. V1987.001, Brooklyn Dodgers photographs, 1949-1956
  2. V1987.019, Brooklyn Dodgers team photographs, 1953
  3. ARC.265, Collection of Brooklyn Dodgers photographic portraits, circa 1940-1957
  4. ARC.272, Brooklyn ephemera collection, 1814-1998

Collection processed by

Nicholas Pavlik

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Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society

Container

Oversize: 2011.006 1 of 1 (Material Type: Text)
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201