Minor League Baseball Team Programs and Scorecards Collection, 1887-2009
This collection contains more than 2,300 programs and scorecards published by Minor League Baseball teams. Teams published programs and scorecards for purchase by fans attending the games. The programs and scorecards usually contain at a minimum roster and lineup information and space for attendees to keep score of the game. The programs tend to become larger, longer, and more substantial over the years and sometimes contain additional information about the teams, players, coaches, and other subjects. Many programs also include advertisements. Programs issued by clubs from all levels of organized baseball, and from all parts of the United States, are included. Teams from the Pacific Coast League are especially well represented. The programs date mostly from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, though items ranging in date from the 1880s to the 2000s are included. The league affiliation of the issuing club is also indicated, following the club's name. The opponent, when indicated on the insert is included in the scope and contents note. BAS 630
