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Rickey, Branch 1881-1965
Overview
| Works: | 75
works in
109
publications in
2
languages and
5,448
library holdings
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| Genres: | Correspondence
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| Roles: | Speaker |
| Classifications: | gv867,
796.3570973 |
Most widely held works about
Branch Rickey
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Most widely held works by
Branch Rickey
The American diamond; a documentary of the game of baseball by Branch Rickey (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1965
in
English
and held by
443
libraries
worldwide
Branch Rickey's little blue book : wit and strategy from baseball's last wise man by Branch Rickey (
Book
)
7
editions published
between
1995
and
2004
in
English
and held by
146
libraries
worldwide
Jackie Robinson, my own story by Jackie Robinson (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1987
in
English
and held by
25
libraries
worldwide
Family theater. Scout hosted by Branch Rickey(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
Some of the biggest names in radio and film star in these wonderful stories for the whole family.
Jackie Robinson : my own story, as told to Wendell Smith by Jackie Robinson (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1949
in
English
and held by
2
libraries
worldwide
The score board by Branch Rickey (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
1937
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Branch Rickey Correspondence 1952 - 1955 by Branch Rickey (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Correspondence between 1952 and 1955 primarily between Branch Rickey and Branch Rickey Jr. Most of this collection relates to player negotiations and drafting of Cuban players. There is a scouting report by Rickey Jr. on players from the Charleston Club, a dinner invitation from Frick to Rickey and a letter to Mrs. Rosey Rowswell from Rickey aftter Rosey's death. There is a 1952 contract between the Pittsburgh Club and the Republic of Cuba for training in 1953 to 1955.
Letter, 1942, July 18 by Branch Rickey (
mixd
)
2
editions published
in
1942
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Letter, July 18, 1942, from Branch Rickey to Johnnie [i.e. Johhny] Mokan. Rickey is thanking Mokan for recommending a young infielder to the St. Louis Cardinals. The letter is one page, typewritten, on St. Louis National Baseball Club. It is signed by Mr. Rickey.
Archibald J. Carey papers, 1909-1966 by Archibald J Carey (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Correspondence and other papers relating to Carey's activities as a lawyer, politician, and alderman (1947-1955) of the 3rd ward in Chicago; member (1955-1961) of the President's Committee on Government Employment Policy; and pastor of Quinn Chapel (African Methodist Episcopal Church). Collection includes papers of his father, Bishop Carey. Topics include the younger Carey's 1949 efforts to have the Chicago City Council pass an open housing ordinance; his nationwide speaking tour for the Eisenhower-Nixon 1952 presidential campaign; and his 1964 decision to join the Democratic Party. His work on the presidential committee is covered by minutes of meetings, reports, and correspondence with committee members Ross Clinchy, W. Arthur McCoy, Branch Rickey, the U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Defense, and others.
Baseball--an action history. Part one Baseball--an action history. Part two, continued(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
1958
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Letter to M. Willard Lampe. Brooklyn, NY. 1944 Jan. 10 by Branch Rickey (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
1944
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Concerning his inability to speak in Iowa City at that time.
Ralph W. Aigler papers, 1908-1962, bulk 1920-1940 by Ralph W Aigler (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Professional correspondence and other papers relating in part to involvement with intercollegiate athletics; also University of Michigan Law School teaching materials; writings; and biographical materials, including photographic portraits. Correspondence include Fritz Crisler, John L. Griffith, Branch Rickey, Fielding Yost, and Kenneth L. (Tug) Wilson.
Papers of Branch Rickey, 1890-1969 (bulk 1936-1965) by Branch Rickey (
Book
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Branch Rickey papers, 1890-1969 (bulk 1936-1965) by Branch Rickey (
mixd
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Correspondence, family papers, speeches and writings, memoranda, scouting and other reports, notes, subject files, scrapbooks, and other papers documenting Rickey's career as a major league baseball manager and executive. Also documents his contributions to the sport such as the minor league farm team system, signing Jackie Robinson as the first African American player to a major league contract, and developing the St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates into pennant winning clubs. Includes evaluations of players Hank Aaron, Lou Brock, Steve Carlton, Roberto Clemente, Dizzy Dean, Don Drysdale, Curt Flood, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Bill Mazeroski, Stan Musial, and Pete Rose. Other topics include Rickey's affiliations with Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ohio Wesleyan University, U.S. President's Committee on Government Employment Policy, and Young Men's Christian associations; bond drive work during World War II; and his family and personal life.
Branch Rickey talks about the Fellowship of Christian Athletes by Branch Rickey (
Sound Recording
)
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
Baseball the game by Branch Rickey (
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
1958
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
On the origin of baseball, as a national pastime, his youth and sports, college sports, professional sports, career for college graduates, review of career in World War I, development of modern farm systems.
Branch Rickey speaks on mobilization for the Korean War as it affects baseball by Branch Rickey (
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
1951
in
English
and held by
1
library
worldwide
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Alternative Names
Rickey, Wesley Branch, 1881-1965
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