1866 Baseball Cards

[kllrbee]

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!!

[Kawika]

Howzit Kudbegud-
I don't have a strong opinion either way what the RI Hist Society might or might not do with your CDVs. There is the risk they could stick them in the basement or sell them; they also might be delighted to have them and would lament the lost opportunity of community exposure were you to sell them. Why not loan them? Perhaps they could put together a temporary exhibit.

In case you are not aware, your inquiry to this Board was met by some of the hobby's heavy hitters (myself definitely not one of them) so you are getting some very knowledgeable advice. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. Your intent is noble. Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.

David McDonald
=kawika o ka pakipika=