Wayne State University Health and Physical Education Division Records
Collection
Identifier: WSR000198
The papers in this collection reflect the processes of managing and scheduling competition for athletic teams at Wayne University, primarily from 1946 to 1959. They show the philosophy of the coaches towards the role of sports at the University and point out the need for expanded, modern sports facilities. The emphasis is on men's intercollegiate activity rather than physical education classes.
Series Description: Series 1: David L. Holmes Files, 1949-1960 Series 2: General Files, 1940-1960
Series Description: Series 1: David L. Holmes Files, 1949-1960 Series 2: General Files, 1940-1960
Dates
- 1940 - 1960
Creator
- Wayne State University (Organization)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English].
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
Extent
4 Linear Feet (8 MB)
Abstract
Both the records of David L. Holmes, Director of Athletics and track coach, and the files of the Health and Physical Educational Division are contained in this collection. David L. Holmes began his tenure at Wayne University as Athletic Director of Detroit Junior College. He stayed with the University until his retirement in 1958. Primarily the David L. Holmes files in this collection concentrate on the decade of 1949-1959, and concern his duties as track coach.
During World War II, most athletic athletic activities were ceased. After the war, many of the athletic programs were reorganized. The disagreement that occurred during the 40’s and 50’s regarding the role of athletics at the university is chronicled here, with the emphasis being placed on men’s intercollegiate activity instead of physical education classes. The collection details the processes of managing and scheduling competition for athletic teams, and identifies the need for new facilities.
Arrangement
Arranged in 2 series – Series 1 (Box 1), and Series 2 (Boxes 2-8). In Series 1 files are arranged alphabetically by subject. Budget requests and budget expenses are arranged chronologically by season. In Series 2 files are arranged alphabetically by sport.
Acquisition
The files of David L. Holmes, Director of Athletics and track coach, and the files of the Health and Physical Education Division were placed in the University Archives in March, 1970.
Transfers
Three photographs of the basketball facilities at the State Fair Coliseum (1947-1948), five photographs of the Wrestling team (1954), and sixteen photographs of the 1950 N.C.A.A. Fencing Championships have been placed in the Archives Audiovisual Collections.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Walter P. Reuther Library in May 1979.
Creator
- Wayne State University (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Wayne State University Health and Physical Education Division Records
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library.
- Date
- 1979-06
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
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