Athletic Fields, 1918 - 1997

File — Box: W-01

Identifier: W:008

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Series: This series includes materials relating to architectural plans, funding, construction, dedication of buildings/cornerstones.

Includes photos, postcards, newspaper clippings, calendars, brochures, student rules, blueprints, worship bulletins, fliers, and slides with script.

Dates

1918 - 1997

Creator

Muhlenberg College (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research, with only a few very limited restrictions; access by appointment.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet (The bulk of the printed material (previously the vertical files) is contained in flip-top document cases. Textiles, memorabilia, and other realia is stored in appropriate lidded boxes.)

Additional Description

1918 photo of tennis courts and football field;

Gift of Peter P. Hagan to be used for woman's playing field;

Part of J. M. Kern estate $175,000 to purchase four acres at 22nd and Turner to be used as athletic field;

1997-two lighted stadiums and better track;

Color postcards, aerial view of Athletic Stadium (football field), announcing dedication of stadium, 9/18/1999