Original book, 1867-1868
Scope and Contents
The book is divided into three sections: Constitution, Bylaws and Minutes. The Constitution is divided into five articles describing the club, membership, officers and their corresponding duties, meetings, and amendments. The Bylaws (p. 11) are divided into six articles describing the order of business, fees, match expenses, fines, captains, and amendments. The minutes (p. 27, with pages 21-26 missing) from seventeen meetings between April 4, 1867 and September 29, 1868 describe the business of the club. The minutes list members present or absent, new members or officers, motions to elect, remove, or propose and scheduled games.
Pages 18-20, 29-30, 38, 46, 52, 54 of the original are blank, and were not copied. Pages 21-26 are missing from the original, and could contain additional information.
Dates
- 1867-1868
Creator
- From the Collection: Kent Base Ball Club (Organization)
Conditions Governing Use
Due to the fragile nature of the original, please use the fascimile copy whenever possible.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (One box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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