For further information, contact: W.

Dale Clark Main Library May 19 - July 2

Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh, Project Director
jferguson@omahalibrary.org | 444.4849
A Traveling Exhibition to America’s Libraries

PRIDE &
Dr. Angelo J. Louisa, Program Director
pamsampler@aol.com

The African American Baseball Experience

PASSION
“Pride and Passion: The African American Baseball
Experience,” a traveling exhibition for libraries, was
organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and
Museum, Cooperstown, New York, and the American
Library Association Public Programs Office, Chicago.
The exhibition has been made possible by a major grant
from the National Endowment for the Humanities: great
ideas brought to life, and it is based on an exhibition of
the same name that is on permanent display at the
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Additional support has been provided by the Nebraska
Humanities Council and the Friends of Omaha Public Library.

(Front Cover)
Baseball autographed by the Kansas City
Monarchs, winners of the 1924 World’s
Colored Championship
Photo by Milo Stewart, Jr./National Baseball
Hall of Fame and Museum
The Philadelphia Giants with player-manager
Sol White (standing, third from right) and
pitcher Rube Foster (standing, second from
left), 1904
Courtesy of National Baseball Hall of Fame Library
The Philadelphia Giants were an outstanding
turn-of-the century black team. When Rube
Foster joined them in 1904, he led them to the
World’s Colored Championship over the Cuban
X Giants. Rube Foster went on to pioneer the
first successful professional black baseball
league, the Negro National League, in 1920.
Glove used by shortstop Cleffie Fennar, who
played for several teams in the New York Area
Photo by Milo Stewart, Jr./National Baseball Hall
of Fame and Museum
Broadside advertising the Kansas City
Monarchs’ portable lighting system, c. 1930
Courtesy of National Baseball Hall of Fame Library
The Kansas City Monarchs, one of the first
baseball teams to hold night games, traveled
with their own generators and light stands.
By moving games to times when more people
could attend, they greatly increased gate
receipts.
Satchel Paige at his 1971 induction into the
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Courtesy of National Baseball Hall of Fame Library
Satchel Paige was the first player inducted in
the National Baseball Hall of Fame based solely
on his performance in the Negro Leagues.
Brooklyn Dodgers’ cap from Jackie Robinson’s
10-year major league career
From the Barry Halper Collection
Photo by Milo Stewart, Jr./National Baseball Hall
of Fame and Museum
PROGRAM LINEUP
Schedules subject to change. Visit omahalibrary.org for
complete details and updates.
Scholarly Humanities Events
Saturdays @ 10:15 AM
All sessions will be held at W. Dale Clark Main Library,
215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800, and will be followed by a guided
tour of the exhibition.
MAY 22
“Where Has the Passion Gone? A Look at the Present State
of African Americans and Baseball” Dr. David C. Ogden
June 5
“Love Baseball, Hate Racism: How Race Relations and
Segregation Have Shaped the Black Experience with the
American Pastime in Omaha, 1860-Present” Dr. Dennis E.
Hoffman, with special guest appearances by local celebrities
June 12
“Shadow Ball in the Heartland: A Look at Black Baseball
Teams from Nebraska” Dr. Angelo J. Louisa and
Professor Robert P. Nash
June 19
“Black Stars in the College World Series” Dr. Jerry E. Clark
June 26
“Black Involvement in Baseball: Voices from the Past” A panel
discussion moderated by Professor Peggy Jones and featuring three former
Negro Leaguers—William Bell, Jr., Ernest Johnson, and Arthur Pennington—
and former major leaguer John Mayberry
Book Discussions
Only the Ball Was White: A History of Legendary Black
Players and All-Black Professional Teams by Robert Peterson
Dr. Dennis N. Mihelich
Wed, May 26 @ 2 PM
W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 444.4852
Mon, June 28 @ 4 PM
Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. | 444.4849
Storytime & a Craft Activity for kids
Wed, May 26 @ 10:30 AM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800
Sat, June 5 @ 10:30 AM
Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St. | 444.5299
Tues, June 8 @ 10:30 AM
Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. | 444.4849
Sat, June 12 @ 10:30 AM
Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. | 444.4849
Thurs, June 17 @ 10:30 AM
Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St. | 444.6284
Sat, July 3 @ 10 AM
Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave. | 884.7473
Guided Tours & a Craft Activity for kids &
teens Dr. Angelo J. Louisa
Thursdays, June 3-July 1 @ 10:15 AM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800
Chautauqua-Style Performances
Each show will begin with Joe Jasnowski and Graham
Jewell, two high school students, reprising their History Day
performance as sportswriters discussing Jackie Robinson.
Then, historian and actor Jeremy Bloch will portray Pee
Wee Reese, Robinson’s teammate and friend, reminiscing
about Robinson.
Fri, June 4 @ 1:30 PM
Benson Branch, 6015 Binney St. | 444.4846
Wed, June 9 @ 1:30 PM
South Omaha Library, 2808 Q St. | 444.4850
Thurs, June 10 @ 1 PM
Florence Branch, 2920 Bondesson St. | 444.5299
Fri, June 11 @ 1:30 PM
Willa Cather Branch, 1905 S. 44th St. | 444.4851
Tues, June 15 @ 1:30 PM
W. Clarke Swanson Branch, 9101 W. Dodge Rd. | 444.4852
Fri, June 18 @ 1:30 PM
Milton R. Abrahams Branch, 5111 N. 90th St. | 444.6284
Wed, June 23 @ 1:30 PM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800
Fri, June 25 @ 1:30 PM
Millard Branch, 13214 Westwood Ln. | 444.4848
Tues, June 29 @ 1:30 PM
Saddlebrook Branch, 14850 Laurel Ave. | 884.7473
Wed, June 30 @ 1 PM
Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave. | 444.4849
Author Talks
Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend The book
was published in 2009 and was a New York Times bestseller
that was widely praised by reviewers. Larry Tye via Skype
Sat, June 5 @ 2 PM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800
John “Buck” O’Neil: The Rookie, the Man, the Legacy, 1938
One of America’s foremost experts on African American
baseball history will talk about his book and do a signing.
Phil S. Dixon
Wed, June 23 @ 3 PM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800
Video Presentation
“Equal or Better: Reminiscences of the Negro Leagues”
Commentary on a taped interview with four former Negro
Leaguers: Cowan Hyde, Lee Moody, Eugene Smith, and
Quincy Smith. David Cicotello
Sat, June 12 @ 2 PM
W. Dale Clark Main Library, 215 S. 15th St. | 444.4800