John I. Monroe collection of sports postcards
Scope and Content of the Collection
Postcard collection assembled by John I. Monroe of sports-related cards. Includes postcards on auto racing, baseball, billiards, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, fishing, football, hiking, horse racing, roller skating, soccer, swimming, track and field, winter sports, and others.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1902-approximately 1931
Creator
- Monroe, John I. (Person)
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Ownership and Literary Rights
The John I. Monroe collection of sports postcards are the physical property of the Newberry Library. Copyright may belong to the authors or their legal heirs or assigns. For permission to publish or reproduce any materials from this collection, contact the Roger and Julie Baskes Department of Special Collections at reference@newberry.org.
Extent
10.4 Linear Feet (31 postcard boxes)
Abstract
Postcard collection assembled by John I. Monroe of sports-related cards. Includes postcards on auto racing, baseball, billiards, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, fishing, football, hiking, horse racing, roller skating, soccer, swimming, track and field, winter sports, and others.
Collection Stack Location
B 22a 1-2
Provenance
Gift, John I. Monroe, 2020.
- Title
- John I. Monroe collection of sports postcards, approximately 1902-approximately 1931
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Date
- ©2022.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org