C. C. Morris Cricket Library Association records
Scope and Contents
The collection primarily contains the Cricket Library newsletters from the years 1970 - 2010. Included also are correspondence regarding the library's activities, such as invitations to annual meetings and brochures which describe the history of the affiliated cricket team.
Dates
- Creation: 1968 - 2011
Creator
- C. Christopher Morris Cricket Library and Collection (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical / Historical
The C. Christopher Morris Cricket Library Association is the largest collection of cricket literature and memorabilia in the United States. It includes over a thousand volumes and other printed and photographic materials relating to the history of cricket. The primary goal of the association is to preserve American cricket in all forms, which now includes digitizing its records and preserving video recordings of cricket matches of interest.
The association originates in 1964. It was founded by John Lester on the occassion of the 100th anniversary of the first Haverford-University of Pennsylvania match. The library is headquartered at Haverford College and is named after C. Christopher Morris, a Haverford College alumnus and also an exceptionally talented cricket player.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language
English
Overview
The collection primarily contains the Cricket Library newsletters from the years 1970 - 2010. Included also are correspondence regarding the library's activities, such as invitations to annual meetings and brochures which describe the history of the affiliated cricket team.
Arrangement
The materials are arranged thematically and chronologically.
Processing Information
Processed by Alexa Horkava, completed February 2022
- Title
- C. C. Morris Cricket Library Association records
- Author
- Alexa Horkava
- Date
- February, 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Find It at the Library
Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting reproductions from Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections Library
