Yale University Library

Overview

Repository: Manuscripts and Archives
Sterling Memorial Library
128 Wall Street
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520
Web: http://www.library.yale.edu/mssa/
Email: mssa.assist@yale.edu
Phone: (203) 432-1735
Fax: (203) 432-7441
Call Number: RU 507
Creator: Yale University. Dept. of Athletics.
Title: Department of Athletics, Yale University, records
Dates: 1872-2001
Physical Description: 62.75 linear feet (85 boxes)
Language(s): The materials are in English.
Summary: The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, scrapbooks, ledgers, financial records, press releases, and annual reports documenting athletics at Yale. Topics include varsity and intramural sports, physical education, the Payne Whitney Gymnasium, fundraising for facilities, anthropomorphic measurements of students, and the effects of World War I on Yale athletics. The records of Robert N. Corwin as chairmain of the board of control of the Yale University Athletic Association and Delaney Kiphuth as director are also included.
Note: Forms part of Yale Record Group 38-A (YRG 38-A), Records documenting administration of Yale athletic and physical education programs.
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Administrative Information

Information about Access

Access to the materials is partially restricted. See Collection Contents for details.

Ownership & Copyright

Patrons must use HM FILM 194 instead of the original scrapbooks.

Cite As

Department of Athletics, Yale University, Records (RU 507). Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.

Processing Notes

Yale University records are arranged and described at the accession level by the creating office. The University Archives creates collection level descriptive records, but typically does no further arrangement and description at the accession level.

Alternative Formats

Scrapbooks are available on microfilm from Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library, at cost. Order no. HM194. 1985. 1556 frames on 2 reels, 35mm.

Information About Creator(s)

The Yale Athletic Association (later known as the Yale University Athletic Association) had its first meeting in 1872. It became the Yale University Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation circa 1966.

Description of the Papers

The records consist of correspondence, memoranda, scrapbooks, ledgers, financial records, press releases, and annual reports documenting athletics at Yale. Topics include varsity and intramural sports, physical education, the Payne Whitney Gymnasium, fundraising for facilities, anthropomorphic measurements of students, and the effects of World War I on Yale athletics. The records of Robert N. Corwin as chairmain of the board of control of the Yale University Athletic Association and Delaney Kiphuth as director are also included.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by accession.