Women's Sports (Sports Information Office) records

Record Group

Identifier: UA-8.1.3.16

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials created by Michigan State University Sports Information Office related to women’s sports at MSU. The records include media guides, schedules, and season outlooks for basketball, golf, gymnastics, swimming and diving, track, and volleyball. Also included are two programs from women’s sports banquets held in 1983 and 1985.

Dates

Creation: 1964 - 2013

Creator

Michigan State University. Sports Information Office (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Historical Note

The Women’s Athletic Association was established in 1924, which included field hockey, tennis, rifle, basketball, volleyball, swimming, fencing and soccer. In 1972, women's sports were expanded due to Title IX. Women student athletes began to be awarded varsity letters in 1980. Now, women’s varsity sports include basketball, crew, cross-country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Women's athletics were officially incorporated into the Big Ten Conference in 1981-1982.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.