Track Scrapbook, 1940 - 1970

Item — Box: 13, item: 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collections includes a series of scrapbooks of the activities of Rice alumni and a series of scrapbooks from Rice University departments, Rice-related events, and other materials related to the life of the university. Additional scrapbooks, such as the scrapbooks created by the Literary Societies, can be found in the related record groups.

Dates

1940 - 1970

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Portions of this collection are available online at: https://scholarship.rice.edu/handle/1911/95187

Extent

From the Collection: 64 Linear Feet (49 boxes)

From the Collection: 6.86 Gigabytes (Nearline access: UA0230aip_001 (6.86 GB))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

This scrapbook consists primarily of newspaper clippings and photographs related to Rice Institute's track and field team from about 1940 to 1970. The articles cover team victories, player profiles, competitions, and scores. The scrapbook was owned by Emmett Brunson, a famous Rice track star, coach, and Olympian committee member.