Clarence Rowland (Pants Rowland) papers

  • Creator Names Rowland, Clarence Henry, 1879-1969.
  • Title Clarence Rowland (Pants Rowland) papers [manuscript], 1878-1967, bulk 1940-1965.
  • Physical description 1 linear ft. (1 box, 1 wrapped v.)
  • Collection summary Correspondence, biographical materials, newspaper clippings, financial materials, printed materials, contracts, and other papers of Clarence "Pants" Rowland, manager of the Chicago White Sox baseball team (1915-1918), and owner, manager, umpire, and executive of other teams over the years. Correspondence is mostly between Rowland and Philip K. Wrigley and William Wrigley (ca. 1940-1960). Topics include the Los Angeles Baseball Club, life insurance, game attendance, raising box prices, game schedules, uniforms, training, and cost cutting. Also included is correspondence regarding buying war bonds on behalf of the Pacific Coast Baseball League, thank you notes, and fan mail. Newspaper clippings mostly relate to Rowland, players, leagues, and keeping players out of the draft (1954-1955). Printed materials include statistic booklets, programs, and a 1915 annual tour booklet. Also included are statements to the press, game attendance statistics, comparative figures for seasons 1942 and 1943, and the 1961 constitution of the Association of Professional Ball Players of America. A scrapbook of newspaper clippings and photographs is also present.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Beulah D. Stafford (M1981.0035).
  • Biographical or Historical Note Rowland coached the White Sox (1915-1917) to a world series victory; was part owner and manager of various minor league baseball teams; an American League umpire for 5 years; president of the Pacific Coast League; and executive vice president of the Chicago Cubs (1954).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Clarence Rowland (Pants Rowland) photograph collection (1983.0447).
  • Names
    • Rowland, Clarence Henry, 1879-1969 Archives.
    • Wrigley, Philip K. (Philip Knight), 1894-1977.
    • Wrigley, William, 1861-1932.
    • Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)
    • Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)
    • Pacific Coast League.
    • Wrigley, Philip K. (Philip Knight), 1894-1977.
    • Wrigley, William, 1861-1932.
  • Subjects
    • Baseball Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Baseball California Los Angeles 20th century.
    • Baseball United States 20th century.
    • Baseball United States 20th century Statistics.
    • Baseball coaches Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Baseball managers United States 20th century.
    • Baseball team owners United States 20th century.
    • Minor league baseball California 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Clippings. aat
    • Contracts. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Financial records. aat
    • Press releases. aat
    • Statistics. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.