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• photography

From "Bartell, Harry Ala.Co.Supervisor" folder. From caption on back of photograph: "Alameda County Supervisor Harry Bartell is here shown at the old Fruitvale ballgrounds, now used for circuses and carnivals. The picture was taken in 1909 when Bartell played for Fruitvale." Photograph of a young Harry Bartell playing baseball. Bartell is dressed in a baseball uniform complete with cap and a jersey that reads "Fruitvale [unclear]." He wears a baseball glove around his proper left hand. Benches of the ballgrounds are visible in the background.

Used: Oakland Tribune