Those are fantastic!
Being from Illinois and a railroader for the last 16 years, I know a little about your area. Not familiar with the museum, but I do know that the area is a signifigant stomping ground for rail nuts.
It wouldnt surprise me if you donated those that the museum would turn around and sell them in order to obtain more railroad memoribilia cuz that is the draw of the area.
Of course, they are yours and you should do what makes you happy, but I personally would not donate to the museum. If you were set on donating, maybe there is somewhere that would be more appropriate for baseball history than the local museum.
Good luck in whatever u decide!!
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