Bibframe Work
TitleJim Bouton papersTypeMixed MaterialCollectionSubjectBouton, Jim--Art. (LCSH)Bouton, Laurie, 1966-1997Kurman, Paula, 1938---Correspondence. (LCSH)Mantle, Mickey, 1931-1995Shecter, LeonardBouton family (LCSH)United States. Army ReserveAmerican Committee on AfricaAtlanta Braves (Baseball team)Jim Bouton CorporationJim Bouton EnterprisesMajor League Baseball (Organization)New York Yankees (Baseball team)Vintage Base Ball FederationWABC-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)Wahconah Park (Pittsfield, Mass.)WCBS-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)Baseball--Collectibles (LCSH)Baseball--Computer network resources (LCSH)Baseball--Social aspects (LCSH)Baseball--Georgia--Atlanta (LCSH)Baseball--New York (State)--New York (LCSH)Baseball--United States (LCSH)Baseball cards (LCSH)Baseball fields--Massachusetts--Pittsfield (LCSH)Baseball players--United States (LCSH)Big League Cards (Trademark)Big League Chew (Trademark)Chewing gum (LCSH)Minor league baseball--United States (LCSH)Pitching (Baseball) (LCSH)Professional athletes--Political activity (LCSH)Social action--United States (LCSH)Sports--Social aspects (LCSH)Sports--United States (LCSH)Sports journalism--United States (LCSH)Radio broadcasting of sports--United States (LCSH)Television broadcasting of sports--United States (LCSH)Television programs--United States (LCSH)Television stations--New York (State)--New York (LCSH)Africa--Politics and government--20th century (LCSH)Africa--Relations--United States (LCSH)United States--Politics and government--1945-1989 (LCSH)United States--Politics and government--1989 (LCSH)United States--Relations--Africa (LCSH)United States--Social life and customs (LCSH)Authors.Baseball players.Businessmen.Sportscasters. NoteLanguage: Collection material in English, with Spanish.SummaryCorrespondence, interviews, writings, biographical materials, clippings, scrapbooks, memorabilia, photographs, and other paper and digital files relating primarily to Bouton's writings, especially his book Ball Four, and to his career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball primarily with the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1968, as well as with the Atlanta Braves and various minor, semi-professional, and amateur league teams. Documents Bouton's work in radio and television, especially with New York City television stations WABC-TV and WCBS-TV and the 1976 television series Ball Four, as well as other aired and unaired shows including appearances on talk shows and as a Major League radio commentator; writings including articles, editorials on sports and political topics, as well as his books titled I'm Glad You Didn't Take It Personally (1971); Strike Zone (1994), a novel coauthored with Eliot Asinof, and Foul Ball (2003) documenting Bouton's efforts to save Wahconah Park, a classic baseball field in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; collaboration with his editor Leonard Shecter; his websites, especially www.jimbouton.com; and various business ventures associated with Jim Bouton Corporation, Jim Bouton Enterprises, and the Big League brand name including Big League Cards and Big League Chew, and the Vintage Base Ball Federation established by Bouton in 2006. Also includes papers documenting his involvement in politics and social activism including activities with the American Committee on Africa and his service with the U.S. Army Reserve. Includes material reflecting Bouton's relationship with Mickey Mantle and his depiction of Mantle in his book Ball Four; baseball memorabilia such as baseball cards, programs, schedules, and yearbooks, as well as many photographs; Bouton's watercolor paintings; correspondence with his second wife Paula Kurman; and papers relating to his childhood and family, especially to the death of his daughter Laurie Bouton.Origin Date(s)1939-2019 (bulk 1958-2008) Authorized Access PointBouton, Jim Jim Bouton papers