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

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Summary

Creator:
Trinity College (Durham, N.C.). Athletic Association
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.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
about 400 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.13.04.0001
University Archives Record Group:
13 -- Athletics
13 -- Athletics > 04 -- Trinity College Athletic Association

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.

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[Identification of item], Trinity College (Durham, N.C.) Athletic Association Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.