Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience - A Traveling Exhibition to Libraries

FAIN: LT-50065-09

Illinois State University (Normal, IL 61790-3040)
Ted Schwitzner (Project Director: April 2008 to September 2010)
Chad Kahl (Project Director: September 2010 to present)

The 1,000-square-foot panel exhibition examines baseball as a reflection of race relations in the United States, asking how baseball has shaped, and been shaped by, national identity and culture. Photographs, broadsides, team rosters, scorecards, and other baseball memorabilia would tell the story of black participation in baseball, from the integrated amateur leagues of the nineteenth century and the creation of segregated Negro Leagues in the Jim Crow era to Jackie Robinson's now-famous breaking of the color barrier in 1947.

Media Coverage

Milner Library scores Negro League exhibit (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Dan Craft
Publication: The Pantagraph
Date: 3/22/2012
Abstract: '“Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience,' based on the permanent exhibit of the same name in the Baseball Hall of Fame, opens Wednesday at Illinois State University."
URL: http://www.pantagraph.com/entertainment/go/milner-library-scores-negro-league-exhibit/article_8fde8bde-7394-11e1-b6ca-001871e3ce6c.html

Edible books, African-American baseball shows at ISU (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Susan Almeida
Publication: WJBC
Date: 3/24/2012
Abstract: Toni Tucker, Illinois State University Milner Library assistant dean, and Ross Griffiths, head of Heritage and Legacy Collections, talk with The Broad View about free activities coming up soon. Make an Edible Book Festival entry and participate in “Pride & Passion”, several lectures and appearances by local and national historians concerning the African-American baseball experience.
URL: http://wjbc.com/edible-book-festival-and-african-american-baseball-shows-at-isu/

‘Pride and Passion’ to be exhibited at Milner (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Logan Zimmerman
Publication: The Vidette
Date: 3/25/2012
Abstract: article from student newspaper
URL: http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36402:pride-and-passion-to-be-exhibited-at-milner&catid=35:newscampus&Itemid=53

Baseball History (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Kris Lindsey
Publication: TV10
Date: 4/2/2012
Abstract: ISU’s Milner Library is hosting an exhibit about African-American Baseball by the student TV station.
URL: http://tv10.illinoisstate.edu/wp/2012/04/02/baseball-history/

African American Baseball Experience (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Carlos T. Miranda
Publication: The Pantagraph
Date: 4/13/2012
Abstract: Ernie Westfield at the Pride and Passion traveling panel exhibit Friday, March 30, 2012, at Illinois State's Milner Library in Normal. Milner Library is hosting the traveling exhibit Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball Experience. It chronicles the history of baseball's Negro leagues challenges and successes of African-American players.
URL: http://www.pantagraph.com/african-american-baseball-experience/image_58180b2c-8581-11e1-a138-001a4bcf887a.html

Milner to host founder of Negro Leagues project (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Logan Zimmerman
Publication: Vidette
Date: 4/15/2012
Abstract: "Milner Library will host guest speaker Jeremy Krock to discuss “The Negro Leagues Grave Marker Project” on Wednesday, April 18 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the main floor of Milner Library."
URL: http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36582:milner-to-host-founder-of-negro-leagues-project&catid=35:newscampus&Itemid=53

Negro League Baseball player speaks on history (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Elizabeth Brei
Publication: Vidette
Date: 5/3/2012
Abstract: "Ernie L. Westfield, a former baseball player, presented “Negro League Baseball: Yesterday and Today” in Milner Library Thursday evening. It was the final part of the Pride and Passion series at Milner."
URL: http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36748:negro-league-baseball-player-speaks-on-history&catid=35:newscampus&Itemid=53

Negro League Baseball Exhibits Visits ISU (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Chris Newman
Publication: The Indy
Date: 4/1/2012
Abstract: article on Bloomington-Normal independent newspaper

Associated Products

Pride & Passion: The African American Baseball Experience (Web Resource)
Title: Pride & Passion: The African American Baseball Experience
Author: Chad Kahl
Author: Rong Li
Abstract: Exhibit web site includes Lecture Series, Community Activities, Websites, Calendar and Roster (list of contributors) web pages, as well as a link to an external LibGuide with a bibliography of Negro League-related books and other materials owned by Milner Library.
Year: 2012
Primary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/pride-passion/

Pride and Passion: Books and Videos at Milner Library (Web Resource)
Title: Pride and Passion: Books and Videos at Milner Library
Author: Sharon Naylor
Abstract: Bibliography of books for adult readers and young readers, films and videos owned by Milner LIbrary related to the Pride and Passion Exhibit.
Year: 2012
Primary URL: http://ilstu.libguides.com/pride
Secondary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/pride-passion/

Negro League Baseball: Yesterday and Today (Radio/Audio Broadcast or Recording)
Title: Negro League Baseball: Yesterday and Today
Abstract: Ernie L. Westfield played for the Cubs organization in 1958 when he finished high school. He is former Negro League baseball player who pitched for the Birmingham Black Barons. He was the starting pitcher the last East-West All-Star game August 20, 1960, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. After baseball, Westfield received a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and worked with the Illinois Department of Employment Security for 31 years retiring in 1999. Now, he is the CEO of ELW Enterprise, which specializes in Negro League memorabilia.This is the final of four public lectures as part of the Pride and Passion traveling panel exhibit.
Date: 5/3/12
Primary URL: http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/assets/podcasts/ErnieWestfield2012spring.mp3
Secondary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/podcasts/
Access Model: open access
Format: Digital File

From Cuban Giants to Cuban Stars: The International World of Black Baseball (Radio/Audio Broadcast or Recording)
Title: From Cuban Giants to Cuban Stars: The International World of Black Baseball
Abstract: Adrian Burgos Jr., is an associate professor of history at the University of Illinois, specializing in U.S. Latino history, urban history, and sport history. His first book, "Playing America's Game(s): Baseball, Latinos, and the Color Line," received the inaugural Latino/a Book Award from the Latin American Studies Association and was also a Seymour Medalist Finalist. This is the third of four public lectures as part of the Pride and Passion traveling panel exhibit.
Date: 4/26/12
Primary URL: http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/assets/podcasts/AdrianBurgos2012spring.mp3
Secondary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/podcasts/
Access Model: open access
Format: Digital File

The Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project (Radio/Audio Broadcast or Recording)
Title: The Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project
Abstract: Krock discusses his project that began in 2003 as an effort to provide proper grave markers to the unmarked graves of former Negro League baseball players and associates. The project has been featured by "The Chicago Tribune," "ESPN," "National Public Radio," "The New York Times," "NBC," and "Sports Illustrated."
Date: 4/18/12
Primary URL: http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/assets/podcasts/JeremyK20120418.mp3
Secondary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/podcasts/
Access Model: open access
Format: Digital File

Exhibit Announcement Booklet (Catalog)
Title: Exhibit Announcement Booklet
Author: Toni Tucker
Author: Chad Kahl
Author: Illinois State University, Marketing and Communication
Author: Jon Robinson
Abstract: eight-page, brightly-colored, 7" x 7" square pamphlet about the Pride and Passion Exhibit at Illinois State University's Milner Library
Year: 2012
Catalog Type: Exhibition Catalog
Publisher: Illinois State University, University Marketing and Communications

Prizes

Golden Addy
Date: 2/16/2012
Organization: Peoria Ad Club, part of the American Advertising Federation
Abstract: gold Addy Awards in the " Public Service, Brochure" category.

Judge’s Choice Award
Date: 2/16/2012
Organization: Peoria Ad Club, part of the American Advertising Federation

Pride and Passion Exhibit Report (Report)
Title: Pride and Passion Exhibit Report
Author: Janet Johnson
Author: Chad Kahl
Abstract: Pride and Passion Exhibit Report
Date: 05/12/2012
Primary URL: http://library.illinoisstate.edu/pride-passion/PridePassionFinalReport.pdf

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