The History Museum at the Castle
330 East College Avenue
Appleton, Wisconsin 54911
(920) 735-9370
http://www.myhistorymuseum.org/default.asp
The History Museum at the Castle in Appleton, Wisconsin is proud to hold two important scrapbooks in its archival collection. These wooden-bound scrapbooks commemorate the first two seasons of Minor League Baseball in Appleton. Compiled in 1940 and 1941 by George Oudenhoven, the Papermakers’ vice-president, they contain photos of players both in uniform and at leisure.
Some ephemeral items, such as ballgame tickets, team schedules, and press passes, were also preserved in the scrapbooks. The History Museum used the information and some images from the scrapbooks in its latest major exhibition, Sports & Spirit. Scrapbooks are a rich source of information on the day-to-day lives of local residents of the past, and we are pleased to make use of them whenever possible.
The archival collection at the museum contains approximately 800 cu. ft. of manuscript collections from individuals and families, as well as records collections from business, clubs, and government offices. Approximately 35,000 photographic images are contained in the photograph collection.
Images courtesy of The History Museum at the Castle
Entry compiled by Erin Dix
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