Collection on George Runnells Kahler
Scope and Content
The collection on George Runnells Kahler (GRK) spans from 1911 to 1961 and documents GRK's career as a baseball player. The collection includes two scrapbooks and a folder of biographical information. One scrapbook includes photographs, newspaper clippings, a Minor League contract and GRK's Ohio University yearbook biography. The creator is unknown. The second scrapbook is a book of scores created by E. Reg Lash, Jr.
Dates
- Creation: 1911-1961
Creator
- Kahler, George Runnells (Person)
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of George Runnells Kahler
George Runnells Kahler (GRK) was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Cleveland Naps from 1910 to 1914. He attended Ohio University from 1906 to 1909. After graduation, GRK was drafted by the Columbus Naps. While playing professional baseball, GRK coached OU baseball and football.
Extent
0.5 cubic feet (1 flat box)
Abstract
The collection on George Runnells Kahler (GRK) spans from 1911 to 1961 and documents GRK's career as a baseball player.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection remains in its original arrangement.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Collection on George Runnells Kahler
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
