The Library of Congress will host a two-day event to mark the release of Baseball Americana: Treasures from the Library of Congress, “a beautifully illustrated book featuring more than 350 images (many never before published) from the late 18th century to the late 20th century,” beginning Friday, Oct. 2.
The program, which features an appearance by Hall of Famer Ernie Banks,is free and open to the public. Register at www.loc.gov/folklife
Friday, Oct. 2
A curated exhibit of Library baseball treasures from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Jefferson Building. Frank Ceresi, one of the book’s authors and a professional appraiser of sports memorabilia for museums and auction houses, will give a talk on baseball collectibles at 3 p.m. Bring in your own baseball treasures for a free assessment.
At 7 p.m., there will be a special Baseball Highlights Reel of clips from more than a century of baseball in the movies in the Mumford Room of the Madison Building.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Banks, and Astros pitcher/announcer/manager Larry Dierker, Negro League pitcher Mamie “Peanut” Johnson will discuss their experiences in the game in the Coolidge Theater of the Jefferson Building beginning at 9 a.m. Experts in other baseball fields will also share their experiences, including Yankee Stadium organist Ed Alstrom, hot dog historian Bruce Kraig, Louisville Slugger manufacturer Jack Hillerich, and MLB groundskeeping consultant Murray Cook.
Beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, co-authors Ceresi, Harry Katz, Phil Michel, and Susan Reyburn will sign copies in the Stars and Stripes Club at Nationals Park prior to the Mets-Nationals game.
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