Jake Drake Baseball Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: MC 2217

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Content Description

The collection contains seven scrapbooks of materials relating to Jake Drake's baseball career, including with the Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals, the Fayetteville (Ark.) Merchants, and the Fayetteville (Ark.) Chicks. Six scrapbooks primarily contain clippings, but also include some fliers, posters, and a certificate. One scrapbook primarily contains photographs of baseball as well as of Drake's friends and family.

Dates

circa 1937-1982

Creator

Drake, Jake (Jacob J.), 1914-1994 (Person)

Language of Materials

Finding aid is written in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Conditions Governing Use

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical / Historical

Jake Drake (1914-1994) was a professional baseball player born in Fayetteville, Arkansas. During his career, he played for teams including the Springfield (Mo.) Cardinals, the Fayetteville (Ark.) Merchants, the Fayetteville (Ark.) Chicks, the Mobile (Ala.) Shippers, and the Columbus (Oh.) Red Birds. He was married to Mary Leona Mitchell.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Scrapbooks are intact in their original order, except when loose materials have been separated to nearby folders for preservation reasons, as noted within the container list.