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wa00002/wa00002.2. College Sports and Intercollegiate Athletics

 Record Group Term
Identifier: wa00002/wa00002.2

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

C. Pauline Spencer papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0627
Abstract

An outstanding athlete and the first woman to receive an athletic letter at the University of Iowa. She graduated in 1923.

Dates: 1920 -1985

Christine Grant papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0329
Abstract

Sports administrator, professor, and gender equity activist.

Dates: 1952-2022

Geraldine Greenlee papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0474
Abstract

Received her master's degree from the Department of Physical Education for Women at the State University of Iowa in 1952.

Dates: 1945-2004

Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0054
Abstract

Journalist for the Toledo Blade and writer of the first Nancy Drew mysteries and other children's series books; collection includes writings, clippings, scrapbooks, fan mail, photographs, and a typewriter.

Dates: 1875-2012

University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0106
Abstract

The department was established in 1924 and was a pioneer in the development of graduate study and professional training. The department existed until 2010 under a variety of names and organizations.

Dates: 1900-2010

University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women: Women's Recreation Association records

 Collection
Identifier: IWA0691
Abstract

WRA provided college women opportunities to participate in sports, either intramural or as a member of a sport club

Dates: 1920-1975