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Sports for women -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women records

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00584
Overview The Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women records contain administrative records related to women's collegiate athletics in the 1970s and 1980s, including records of anti-trust litigation with the NCAA and AIAW's advocacy for parity in women's sports. The records also include materials pertaining to AIAW's management of high school and collegiate women's sports, including coaches' handbooks, brochures, and event programs.
Dates of Materials: 1962 - 2009
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women records

Carole A. Oglesby papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00492
Overview Carole A. Oglesby is a pioneer in the women's sports movement and one of the first "out" lesbians in U.S. athletics. The bulk of this collection represents Oglesby's professional activities, research and extensive writings, and contains materials related to women and sport in the United States and worldwide beginning in the 1950's.
Dates of Materials: 1950-2018
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Carole A. Oglesby papers

Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women records

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00367
Overview The Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women (EAPECW) was founded in 1915 by various women directors of physical training from colleges in New England. This collection of EAPECW records documents the history and activities of the organization, as well as the establishment and development of physical education as a profession and as an academic discipline. Materials include photographs, correspondence and memorabilia. Topics covered include the benefits of physical education;...
Dates of Materials: 1910-1995; Majority of material found within 1950-1992
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women records

Eleanor Sanger papers

 Collection
Identifier: SSC-MS-00286
Overview Journalist and television producer. Included are writings, correspondence, memos, and notes related to Sangers' production of television sports coverage for ABC.
Dates of Materials: 1950-1992
Found in: Sophia Smith Collection of Women's History / Eleanor Sanger papers
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