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In Fall 1997
members of the San Diego Ted Williams SABR Chapter, recognizing
the
importance of baseball research, decided to create a project that
would result in a significant resource for those interested in
such efforts in San Diego.
As a result,
in 1998 the San Diego Ted Williams Chapter initiated a partnership
with the Central Library of the
San Diego
Public Library. That partnership has resulted in a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Chapter and the San Diego
Public Library in June 2000 to create the San Diego SABR Baseball
Research Center, “BRC.”
Mission
To identify, organize,
preserve, and promote the research and study of baseball in
partnership with the City
of San Diego Central Library.
Objectives
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to promote an interest in the
history of baseball in San Diego. |
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to organize, enlarge, and preserve a baseball
research collection available to the general public. |
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to create and preserve a unique collection of
baseball research materials specifically related to the history of
baseball in San Diego. |
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to create a working and ongoing research
relationship with the Library. |
Ozzie Smith & BRC, SD SABR card 1
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Areas of BRC Interest
1.
San Diego Padres, major league.
2.
San Diego Padres, minor league.
3.
Collegiate baseball in San Diego.
4.
Ted Williams baseball achievements in
San Diego.
5.
Professional baseball players born and
raised in San Diego, and their local achievements.
6.
Other professional teams and leagues in
the San Diego region.
The initial acquisition for the
BRC took place in early 2001 when the complete set of The
Sporting News, The Sporting Life, and several University
of Notre Dame baseball collections (all on microfilm) were obtained.
Subsequent acquisitions included Baseball Guides, Red and
Green Books, and Padres Yearbooks and Media Guides.
The ongoing program will include the above annual publications
and more:
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Super Register
(Baseball America)
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SABR annual publications: The
National Pastime and Baseball Research
Journal
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NINE Journal
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Elysian Fields Quarterly
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Official Major League Baseball Fact
Book
Related San Diego Public Library Links:
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Selected Baseball Resources at the Central Library
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The San Diego SABR Baseball Research Center Brochure
For more information about
the BRC or how to contribute to the library, contact:
San Diego Public Library - Central Library
Art, Music & Recreation Section
820 E Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: 619.236.5810
or e-mail: artmusic@sandiego.gov
Society for American Baseball Research
San Diego Ted Williams Chapter
2515 Brant Street
San Diego, CA 92101
or e-mail: sdtwsabr@aol.com
Other Research Items of Interest:
MLB San Diego Residents (Microsoft Excel)
Library BRC Help Guide (Microsoft Excel)
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