Yesterday was Opening Day at Tigers Stadium (they lost to Kansas City, but not without a fight!), so this information from the Library of Congress is especially timely. From the official press release:

"The rich and unique holdings of the Library of Congress include many items that document the history of baseball. Through photographs, personal accounts, films and memoragilia - including baseball cards dating from 1887 - the Library's collections offer a first-hand look at the development of baseball in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

In addition, the web site also offers a sampling of visual images, including photographs of notable baseball figures and subjects as well as selections Webcasts of lectures, as well as unique sound artifacts."

For more information, and to check out this exciting resource, go to the Library of Congress' Historic Baseball Resources page.

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