DEAN O. COCHRAN, JR. PHOTOGRAPH ARCHIVES

The mission of the Dean O. Cochran, Jr. Photograph Archives is to collect, preserve, and make accessible photographic objects documenting the history of baseball. With more than 300,000 objects, the Photograph Archives collects items in all photographic formats covering all aspects of baseball including, but not limited to, Hall of Famers, Major and Minor League players and teams, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the Negro Leagues, stadiums, events, amateur baseball, and international baseball. These objects come from a variety of sources such as news and wire service photographs; publicity shots issued by the teams; images captured by professional sports and studio photographers; classic posed portraits used by baseball card manufacturers; and images taken by fans. 

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COLLECTIONS

Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.

THE MUSEUM

Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society. 

EDUCATION

Our educational programs include public events that promote discussion and interaction among generations in the Museum; programs that provide K-12 students and teachers interactive and meaningful learning experiences that align with national learning standards in Cooperstown, online and in their communities; and a robust lineup of virtual programs for diverse audiences. 

COLLECTIONS

Each item – the bats, baseballs, gloves, spikes and uniforms – tells an important story about the game’s history. But the collection is also broad and deep, documenting both the game on the field and its impact on American culture. It may be art, books, baseball cards or photographs that bring your memories of the game to life.

THE MUSEUM

Across our three floors of exhibit space, you will experience baseball history through artifacts on display, which showcase the important individual and team moments on the field as well as the game's monumental impact on our society. 

EDUCATION

Our educational programs include public events that promote discussion and interaction among generations in the Museum; programs that provide K-12 students and teachers interactive and meaningful learning experiences that align with national learning standards in Cooperstown, online and in their communities; and a robust lineup of virtual programs for diverse audiences.