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Letter from Branch Rickey to Wendell Smith, 1946 January 08
Letter from Branch Rickey to Wendell Smith
Letter from Branch Rickey to Wendell Smith, 1946 January 08
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Letter from Branch Rickey to Wendell Smith

Date1946 January 08
DescriptionA letter dated January 8, 1946 from Branch Rickey to Wendell Smith regarding plans for Spring Training for Jackie Robinson and the Montreal Royals. Rickey indicates the program was Smith's idea and emphasizes the importance of making housing arrangements. The letter is typed and signed on Brooklyn National League Baseball Club letterhead.
Object numberBL-1997-00571-002
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer
Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)
Collection NumberBA MSS 001 Wendell Smith papers
Dimensions8.5 x 11 in.
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