Wright Letters

[Leon]

Who would have ever thought something was stolen from the NY Public Library's Spalding collection? I can't imagine...

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by Leon

Who would have ever thought something was stolen from the NY Public Library's Spalding collection? I can't imagine...

We discussed about the NYPL stolen material a couple of years ago... and it wasn't pretty if you know what I mean.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ht=nypl&page=2

[barrysloate]

I believe Leon was being sarcastic.

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I believe Leon was being sarcastic.

I know Barry...

[barrysloate]

Got it.

[baseballart]

From one of the old NYPL threads, I do recall that the NYPL actually did de-commission some material, which was very surprising, but appeared to have good records as to what was de-accessioned and what was not.

Max

[Freddie Maguire]

I can't find it anywhere, but I thought I remembered Hunt Auctions selling off Harry Wright's stolen will around 1998. Anyone remember that or have anything on that?

I know there was a whole scandal with stolen Hall of Famer wills. How ironic would it be if Hunt sold the very will that proved the rightful ownership of the letters being sold now?

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by baseballart

From one of the old NYPL threads, I do recall that the NYPL actually did de-commission some material, which was very surprising, but appeared to have good records as to what was de-accessioned and what was not.

Max

Max, I can't find the link to the thread you're mentioning.

Would love to see the records of what was deaccessioned on my next visit to the library.