(SPORTS BASEBALL) Robinson Jackie Signed program for his ta

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(SPORTS--BASEBALL.) Robinson, Jackie. Signed program for his talk at a Seattle church. Signed "Best wishes, Jackie Robinson" on an illustrated flier for events commemorating the Seattle World's Fair at the local Plymouth Congregational Church, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches; tape-mounted to mat on top edge verso, moderate staining in image area not affecting signature. Seattle, WA, 29 August [1962]

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A few years after the end of his playing career, Robinson came to Seattle and appeared at three events for the United Church of Christ. Here he signs over the entry for his 29 August evening event, where he delivered the keynote speech titled "Of Many Races--One People Under God," illustrated with his portrait. A short biography of Robinson appears on verso.