Collection: Columbus Baseball Stock Certificate | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents

Item is a framed stock certificate for a quarter share in the Columbus Base Ball Association. Certificate is in the name of W.J. Sikes. Document signed on 6 November 1908 by J.E.P. Stevens, Secretary and Harry L. Williams, President. Item donated by the granddaughter of William Sykes.

Dates

Creation: 1908 November 6

Biographical / Historical

The Baseball Association was officially organized on November 6, 1908, in Columbus, Georgia. The charter was granted by Judge Gilbert of the superior court with the following officers: Harry L. Williams, president; Frank H. Springer, vice-president; J.E.P. Stevens, secretary, and treasurer. The initial capital stock sought for the team was $10,000 with the privilege of increasing to $25,000. Shares would be $100 each.