• Collection ID 2016.0032.1-.7
  • Creator Names Harter, Donald H. photographer
  • Title Cubs first night game at Wrigley Field photographs [graphic] 8 August 1988.
  • Physical description 1.25 linear feet, including 7 images (1 folder)
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage and negatives in cool storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
  • Collection summary Color photographic prints of the Chicago Cubs' first night game at Wrigley Field against the Philadelphia Phillies. Images depict baseball players and fans on the field, the lights over the leftfield stands, the outfield bleachers, Ernie Banks and Billy Williams throwing the first pitches, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the field, and the marquee.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Copyright restrictions apply.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at the Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Chicago Cubs records; several Chicago Cubs-related visual materials collections; and published materials related to the Chicago Cubs.
  • Biographical or Historical Note Donald H. Harter is an amateur photographer who attended the August 8, 1988 Chicago Cubs' game, considered the first Major League Baseball night game at Wrigley Field.
  • Names
    • Banks, Ernie, 1931-
    • Philadelphia Phillies (Baseball team)
    • Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)
  • Genre Photographic prints. gmgpc