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Manley, Effa, 1897-1981

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1897-03-27 - 1981-04-16

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Effa Manley Private Business Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Manley-(Main)
Abstract

The Effa Manley Private Business papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include lists, and a few bills and receipts. The bulk of the material is related to an apartment building owned by Effa Manley and members of her family in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and property owned by Abe Manley in Camden, New Jersey.

Dates: 1933 - 1946; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1942

Newark Eagles Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Eagles-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Eagles Records consist of correspondence, minutes, player contracts, team schedules and results, publicity material and financial records related to the Newark Eagles, a professional baseball team owned by Abe and Effa Manley. The Newark Eagles, based in Newark, New Jersey, played in the second Negro National League from 1936 through 1948. The records also include material related to the Manley’s involvement with the Negro National League.

Dates: 1935 - 1947

Additional filters:

Type
Collection 2
Digital Record 1
 
Subject
Baseball teams -- New Jersey -- Newark 2
Financial records 2
Letters (correspondence) 2
Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century 2
Women -- New Jersey -- Newark 2