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Play Ball Invitation (open access)

Play Ball Invitation

A printed invitation, with blank spaces handwritten, addressed to Mr. John Sprague of Aline requesting he 'Play Ball' (baseball) on Aug. 25, 1898 at 'Suray Picnic,' signed by the team Captain Russell, Kansas team.
Date: August 25, 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Anna Keller Calling Card (open access)

Anna Keller Calling Card

A handmade, colored pencil calling card signed by 'Anna Keller', est. c.1890. Ms. Keller married John Eugene Sprague of the Aline - Helena area.
Date: 1890
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grand Ball Invitation (open access)

Grand Ball Invitation

A 'Grand Ball' printed invitation (presumedly to John Eugene Sprague) of Aline, inviting him and "ladies" to the Russell Orchestra First Annual Ball, Wed. evening, Dec. 28, 1892 at the Opera House, Russell, Kansas. Mr. Sprague played baseball for Russell, Kansas during the summers after the opening of the Cherokee Strip.
Date: October 28, 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History