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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
The Protoball [[Chronologies]] covers the evolution of ballgames from [[Chronology up to 1700|Ancient Times]] to [[Chronology: 1856 - 1870|1870]], | The Protoball [[Chronologies]] covers the evolution of ballgames from [[Chronology up to 1700|Ancient Times]] to [[Chronology: 1856 - 1870|1870]], just before the first professional baseball league began. | ||
The [[Games Tabulation]] (version 1.0)is a record of over 1600 ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through the late [[Craig Waff]]᾿s extensive research. | The [[Games Tabulation]] (version 1.0) is a record of over 1600 ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through the late [[Craig Waff]]᾿s extensive research. | ||
Our [[Pre-pro Baseball]] section is a working database of clubs, games, fields, and players before 1871. We have interactive maps to help you visualize the spread of baseball over time. | Our [[Pre-pro Baseball]] section is a working database of clubs, games, fields, and players before 1871. We have interactive maps to help you visualize the spread of baseball over time. | ||
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The [[Glossary of Games]] provides a description of {{#ask: [[Category:Games]]|format=count}} baseball-like games. The Glossary includes baseball's likely predecessor games and later games that derive from baseball. | The [[Glossary of Games]] provides a description of {{#ask: [[Category:Games]]|format=count}} baseball-like games. The Glossary includes baseball's likely predecessor games and later games that derive from baseball. | ||
The [[Bibliography]] is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available [[Online Bibliography|online]]. For sources that are in Protoball's Buzz McCray Collection, we will help you see what their content is. | The [[Bibliography]] is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available [[Online Bibliography|online]]. For sources that are in Protoball's Buzz McCray Collection, we will help you see determine what their content is. | ||
A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our [[Diggers]] section. Read news about them and their work in the [[Next Destin'd Post]]. Some have contributed [[Essays]] relating to baseball’ origins. | A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our [[Diggers]] section. Read news about them and their work in the [[Next Destin'd Post]]. Some have contributed [[Essays]] relating to baseball’ origins. | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 1 November 2012
Supporting Researchers and Writers on Baseball’s Origins.
Resources
The Protoball Chronologies covers the evolution of ballgames from Ancient Times to 1870, just before the first professional baseball league began.
The Games Tabulation (version 1.0) is a record of over 1600 ballgames in various parts of the US from 1845 to 1860 compiled through the late Craig Waff᾿s extensive research.
Our Pre-pro Baseball section is a working database of clubs, games, fields, and players before 1871. We have interactive maps to help you visualize the spread of baseball over time.
The Glossary of Games provides a description of 329 baseball-like games. The Glossary includes baseball's likely predecessor games and later games that derive from baseball.
The Bibliography is a list of publications you can use to explore the origins of ball games and baseball in depth. Some of these publications are available online. For sources that are in Protoball's Buzz McCray Collection, we will help you see determine what their content is.
A listing of fellow origins enthusiasts and contributors can be found in our Diggers section. Read news about them and their work in the Next Destin'd Post. Some have contributed Essays relating to baseball’ origins.
We offer an Enhanced Search for complex full-text searches on much of the information on the site. Save your searches, pick out important articles, and share them with other reserchers.
