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

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.

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: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, about 400 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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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Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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.

Contents of the Collection

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Baseball Correspondence and Contracts, 1914-1920

Box 1

Baseball Correspondence, 1912-1913

Box 1

Basketball Correspondence and Contracts, 1917-1918

Box 1

Football Correspondence and Typescript Regarding 1888 Game, 1937

Box 1

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.