About This Item

  • TitleMerit citation
  • Call NumberDODG_0961
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryBrooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson receiving plaque from two women in military caps, probably at Ebbets Field before game; empty stadium seats in background. Caption on verso: "Merit Citation: County President Ruth Silverstein, left, of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kings County Council, Jewish War Veterans, presents Dodger star Jackie Robinson with the Auxiliary's citation of merit for his efforts on behalf of the annual 'Salute to the Veteran.' Julia Karan, chairman of the program, looks on."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteOn verso: date stamped: Sep. 29, 1954; photographer's stamp. Title from caption on verso. Retouched; grease pencil cropping marks.
  • CreatorSharp, Jay
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectRobinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 ; Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America ; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) ; Ebbets Field (New York, N.Y.) ; African American baseball players -- New York (State) -- New York ; Jewish women -- New York (State) -- New York ; Award presentations -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Crown Heights (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.