Inventory of the Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, 1912-1937

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

University Archives, Duke University

Creator

Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Athletic Association.

Title

Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, 1912-1937

Language of Material

Material in English

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

about 400 Items

Abstract

The Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association was responsible for organizing athletic events, such as baseball and basketball games.

The collection includes correspondence and contracts and ranges in date from 1912-1937.

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

Collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

Materials were transferred to the Archives as part of President William Preston Few's records. For reasons unclear, archives staff removed these documents in 1974 to create accession A74-1.

Processing Information

Processed by Archives Staff, February 2008

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, February 2008

Accession A74-1 is described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

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Historical Note

The origin of the Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association is unclear. It is likely that it was established soon after Trinity joined the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association during the 1902-1903 academic year, as did other similar institutions. What is known is that in 1907, the Board of Trustees approved the formation of the Athletic Council, which served as the governing body of athletics on-campus. Between the two, athletic events/games were organized. The Athletic Association is probably the predecessor to the current Dept. of Athletics.

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Collection Overview

The collection includes correspondence and contracts related to baseball and basketball games played by Trinity College teams from 1912-1918. There is also a folder of correspondence regarding an 1888 football game. The correspondence and contracts give insight into the business-end of college athletics regarding game schedules, location, and fees. There are some Trinity-produced contracts with the heading "Trinity College Athletic Association" as well as contracts with the heading "Trinity College Athletic Council." The collection dates from 1912-1937.

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