Department of Athletics Records

Collection

Identifier: UA-5022

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Department of Athletics Records contain a variety of information dating between 1952 and 1999. Some of the files are administrative in nature, containing correspondence, meeting minutes, reports and memoranda concerning the department, the Southern Conference and the Athletics Council. Other materials relate to athletics and publicity, such as news releases, programs, press guides and ephemera.

Dates

1952-1999
Majority of material found within 1968 - 1991

Creator

Appalachian State University. Department of Athletics (Organization)

Historical note

The Department of Athletics oversees all intercollegiate athletic programs at Appalachian State University (ASU) under the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). The athletics administration, the faculty athletics representative and the Athletics Council work together to ensure that all teams and coaches follow the rules and regulations governing this division. ASU has been a member of the Southern Conference since 1971, and has had a long history of athletics success, including as Appalachian State Teachers College.

Extent

14.04 Linear Feet (23 boxes, 1 half-sized manuscript box, 2 records cartons, 29 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Department of Athletics oversees all intercollegiate athletic programs at Appalachian State University (ASU) under the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA). These records contain administrative files as well as files relating to athletics programs, the Southern Conference, the Athletics Council, and other ephemeral material, dating 1952-1999.

Subjects

Appalachian State University. Board of Trustees
Associations, institutions, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Athletics Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Coaches (Athletics) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fund raising. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Universities and colleges -- Administration Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings