2018.006.003 [Print, Photographic]

Photograph of the Kimm baseball team which was based around Norway. Justus Kimm, a Civil War soldier who served under New York General Abner Doubleday in the battle of Antietam, is credited for bringing baseball to Norway. For many years, the Kimm team was made up of Justus Kimm's nine sons. Content can be used with the following standards: SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on how baseball became a popular sport in Iowa during the Civil War and Justus Kimm's contribution to helping build a team in Norway, Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.