Babe Ruth Funeral photograph
Date1948 August 19
DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth's funeral on August 19, 1948. The caption (not shown) reads "Babe's widow, Mrs. Claire Ruth (C) with adopted daughter, Mrs. Richard Flanders (L), enter St. Patrick's Cathedral (8/19) behind the casket. Mrs. Flanders husband is at right." Please note that the caption is incorrect and pictured is Claire's daughter from a previous marriage.
Object numberB-1963-1940-012
Subject
Flanders, Richard
Subject
Stevens, Julia Ruth
Subject
Ruth, Claire
Classificationsphotographic materials
Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers
Dimensions5 x 8 in.
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