SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (DODG 0839, DODG 0842), some of which may also be described in this new record; Three images of Brooklyn Dodgers part-owner John L. Smith in his office; 0839 (10 x 8 in.) shows Smith standing and looking down at baseball in his hand; 0840 (8 x 10 in.) shows Smith seated at desk and holding telephone; 0842 (8 x 10 in.) shows Smith seated at desk and poised to write, as in 0840. Caption on verso of 0839: "Newest Ball Mogul: John L. Smith, who was associated with Branch Rickey and others in purchase of the Ebbets heirs 50 percent stock of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The group now has the majority of the stock, or, to be more explicit three-quarters of it."
NoteTitle from caption on verso of 0839. On verso of 0839: date stamped: Aug. 30, 1945; "Eagle Sports Picture." 0839 retouched, with grease pencil cropping marks.
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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