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.

Abstract

This collection consists of materials related to Newark baseball.

Scope and Contents Snapshots of Newark Bears players and coaches (often clipped) c. 1937-1939 with IDs (may be sometimes signatures?) incl: George Washburn; Marcus Beddingfield; Bennie Bengough (coach); Joe Beggs; Bob Kahle; Ivy Andrews; Merrill May; Pete Suder; Frankie Kelleher; Leo Norris; Joe Mack; Tommy Holmes; Buddy Rosar; Lee Stine; Hal Wagner; Pete Sivess; Ham Schulte; Charley Stanceu; Buster Mills; Jack Fallon; Ed Levy; Wall Judnich; John Haley; Norman Branch; Mary Lordy; Marius Russo; Les Scarsella...

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.