Series 3. Football, 1891-2022, bulk 1978-2000
Series
Scope and Contents
From the Record Group:
This collection documents the activities of the unit of Student Affairs and all the departments that fall within their jurisdiction and spans the years as early as 1874-2024 with the bulk from 1964-1980 and 1990-2017. The changes of the unit's organization are noted within the Sub-Groups and Series descriptions. Included in this record group are the following document types: correspondence, meeting agendas/minutes, reports, schedules, programs, surveys, publications, publicity materials, memos, rosters, handbooks, manuals, newsletters, schedules, and statitics.
The records are arranged in 3 Sub-Groups, which include Sub-Group 1 (Vice President), Sub-Group 2 (Associate Vice President and Dean of Men, and Sub-Group 3 (Athletics). Sub-Group 1 is arranged in 10 series. The series include Series 1 (Administration), Series 2 (Dining Services), Series 3 (Health and Emergency Services), Series 4 (Multicultural Student Affairs), Series 5 (Career and Community Engagement Center/Career Education), Series 6 (Student Publications), Series 7 (Student Senate/Student Association), Series 8 (University Union and Student Activities), Series 9 (Student Personnel), and Series 10 (Department of Recreation & Wellness). Sub-Group 2 is arranged in 11 series. The series include Series 1 (Administration), Series 2 (Judicial Affairs), Series 3 (Housing and Residence Life), Series 4 (Orientation and Parent Program), Series 5 (International Programs), Series 6 (Counseling Center), Series 7 (Veterans Affairs), Series 8 (Women's Center), Series 9 (Student Conduct & Non-Traditional Student Services), Series 10 (Sorority and Fraternity Life), Series 11 (Student Research), and Series 12 (LGBTQ+ Programs and Services). Sub-Group 3 is arranged in 17 series. The series include Series 1 (General Sports), Series 2 (Athletic Hall of Fame), Series 3 (Football), Series 4 (Basketball), Series 5 (Track & Field), Series 6 (Cross Country), Series 7 (Softball), Series 8 (Baseball), Series 9 (Soccer), Series 10 (Swimming), Series 11 (Field Hockey), Series 12 (Tennis), Series 13 (Wrestling), Series 14 (Lacrosse), Series 15 (Golf), Series 16 (Volleyball), Series 17 (Miscellaneous).
Records in Sub-Group 2, Series 3 give an excellent historical insight to the changes in culture and campus regulations. Some of the physical newspaper clippings do not include the name of the newspaper, and some are identified with the following abbreviations: PO (Public Opinion, Chambersburg), PAT (Patriot News, Harrisburg), and NC (News Chronicle, Shippensburg). The contents of each series are arranged in alphabetical or chronological order, which is noted in the series description.
The records are arranged in 3 Sub-Groups, which include Sub-Group 1 (Vice President), Sub-Group 2 (Associate Vice President and Dean of Men, and Sub-Group 3 (Athletics). Sub-Group 1 is arranged in 10 series. The series include Series 1 (Administration), Series 2 (Dining Services), Series 3 (Health and Emergency Services), Series 4 (Multicultural Student Affairs), Series 5 (Career and Community Engagement Center/Career Education), Series 6 (Student Publications), Series 7 (Student Senate/Student Association), Series 8 (University Union and Student Activities), Series 9 (Student Personnel), and Series 10 (Department of Recreation & Wellness). Sub-Group 2 is arranged in 11 series. The series include Series 1 (Administration), Series 2 (Judicial Affairs), Series 3 (Housing and Residence Life), Series 4 (Orientation and Parent Program), Series 5 (International Programs), Series 6 (Counseling Center), Series 7 (Veterans Affairs), Series 8 (Women's Center), Series 9 (Student Conduct & Non-Traditional Student Services), Series 10 (Sorority and Fraternity Life), Series 11 (Student Research), and Series 12 (LGBTQ+ Programs and Services). Sub-Group 3 is arranged in 17 series. The series include Series 1 (General Sports), Series 2 (Athletic Hall of Fame), Series 3 (Football), Series 4 (Basketball), Series 5 (Track & Field), Series 6 (Cross Country), Series 7 (Softball), Series 8 (Baseball), Series 9 (Soccer), Series 10 (Swimming), Series 11 (Field Hockey), Series 12 (Tennis), Series 13 (Wrestling), Series 14 (Lacrosse), Series 15 (Golf), Series 16 (Volleyball), Series 17 (Miscellaneous).
Records in Sub-Group 2, Series 3 give an excellent historical insight to the changes in culture and campus regulations. Some of the physical newspaper clippings do not include the name of the newspaper, and some are identified with the following abbreviations: PO (Public Opinion, Chambersburg), PAT (Patriot News, Harrisburg), and NC (News Chronicle, Shippensburg). The contents of each series are arranged in alphabetical or chronological order, which is noted in the series description.
Dates
- 1891-2022, bulk 1978-2000
Conditions Governing Access
The majority of this collection is open for research. Access to Sub-Series 1, Box 1, Folders 7 and 8; Sub-Series 2, Box 1, Folder 17; and Sub-Series 4, Box 7, Folder 11 are restricted for privacy concerns. There are more detailed notes at the file level. Please contact the archives for terms of use.
Extent
13.33 Linear Feet (35 archives boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
The series is divided into 6 Sub-Series that include Sub-Series 1 (Coaches), Sub-Series 2 (Players), Sub-Series 3 (Programs), Sub-Series 4 (General Business), Sub-Series 5 (Publicity), and Sub-Series 6 (Statistics). Files in this series include programs, correspondence, statistics, schedules, reports, game information, news clippings, news releases, school records, rosters, etc. The football program began in 1891 but was not a popular sport until several years afterwards. The following two files are restricted: Sub-Series 2, B1, F17 and Sub-Series 4, B7, F11. They are described more fully at the file level. Sub-Series 2 contains files on individual players who exceled in the sport and/or went on to the NFL. Sub-Series 3, Box 11, Folder 6 contains a program dated Nov. 6, 2021 that is signed by the Marching Band on page 8. In the same folder, a program dated Nov. 13, 2021 is dated by the Cheerleaders on page 9. Sub-Series 4, Box 8, Folder 2 contains a 2019 schedule printed on a magnet. Sub-Series 5, Box 2, Folder 2 contain clippings that mention the Rubber Band. The acronym ECAC stands for Eastern College Athletic Conference. Roster lists dated prior to 1982 in this sub-series are restricted because they contain social security numbers that have not been redacted yet and are described at the file level. Sub-Series 4, Box 8, Folder 2 contains some schedules that are magnets.
Arrangement
This series is arranged in alphabetical order. Sub-Series 3 and Sub-Series 6 alphabetical order is followed chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Shippensburg University Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu
Ezra Lehman Memorial Library room 207
Shippensburg University of PA
1871 Old Main Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
717-477-1123 x3357
specialcollections@ship.edu