American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Division for Girls and Women’s Sports
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Springfield College Gymnastics Team Records
Record Group — RG 162 All boxes
Identifier: RG-162
Abstract
The early history of gymnastics at Springfield College goes all the way back to 1891 with a gym meet with the 23rd St. YMCA Leaders Corps in New York City. Dr. James Naismith, the creator of basketball, participated. The first exhibition Homeshow, an exhibition show that took place after the team put on shows in other communities around the Northeast, took place in May of 1905. The touring and the Homeshow is a tradition that continues throughout the history of the Springfield College...
Dates:
1890-2018; Majority of material found within 1960-2010
Dr. Mimi Murray Papers
Collection — Boxes All boxes
Identifier: MS-531
Abstract
A professor and athletic coach at Springfield College since 1967, Dr. Mimi Murray enjoys a national and international reputation in the field of athletics and is recognized for her pioneering contributions to the field of sport psychology, her influence on behalf of girls and women in Sport, and her excellence in teaching. Dr. Murray has served as president for the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD); the American Association for...
Dates:
ca. 1967 - 2017
Marianna Trekell Papers
Collection — Box 01-02
Identifier: MS-539
Abstract
Dr. Marianna Trekell was a decorated leading figure in physical education. With her innumerous speeches, writing, and research throughout her life showing the passion and dedication she had for her profession. The collection contains correspondence, printed materials, news articles, glass transparencies, slides, photographs, and a video tape. There is information on the Women's Division of the National Amateur Athletic Federation, (ca. 1920-1940), materials from the first national women's...
Dates:
ca. 1920-1992