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Sports films

 Subject

Staff Only
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Scope Note: Use for football films, basketball films, etc.

Found in 186 Collections and/or Records:

Rose Bowl Special, 1956

 Item — Film reel 40-41
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The Madison Kuhn collection consists of materials accumulated by Kuhn during his tenure as University Historian. This collection, which was drawn from his reference files, constitutes only a small portion of the total documentation which he donated to the Archives. A large number of manuscript materials have been transferred, based on their provenance, to other University Archives collections. This collection deals largely, but not exclusively, with the history of Michigan State...
Dates: 1956
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Madison Kuhn collection / (20) Film

Rose Bowl Travelogue, 1956

 Item — Reel 667
Scope and Contents

Footage of the 1955 Spartan football team leaving Capital City Airport in Lansing, Michigan to fly to Pasedena, California for Michigan State's second Rose Bowl appearance on January 2, 1956. The film is narrated by Michigan State Athletic Director Clarence "Biggie" Munn, and scenes include the team, coaches and marching band traveling by plane, arriving in and enjoying Pasedena.

Dates: 1956
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Clarence L. Munn papers / (5) AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS / FILM

Rose Bowl (wide angle), 1988

 Item — Film reel UA-F002543
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: This collection contains early records from Intercollegiate Athletics, including a brochure from the MIAA Field Days of 1888 and 1898. It contains committee and conference reports dating back to 1906. Also included are the Athletic Program Budgets from 1954-1961 as well as lists of varsity award winners ranging from 1943-1972. For lists of award winners from previous years, consult Sports Information Recordsm UA 8.1.3. Two cubic feet of materials pertaining to women’s intercollegiate...
Dates: 1988
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Intercollegiate Athletics records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Spartan Magic: Basketball Highlights, 1977 - 1978

 Item — Reel UA-F002539
Scope and Content From the Record Group:

The collection consists of video tapes and motion picture films of game play, and schedules.

Dates: 1977 - 1978
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Basketball (Intercollegiate Athletics) records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Spartan Sports Clinic: Coaching the Freshman, 1952

 Item — Film reel UA-F002983
Identifier: TVR-52-33
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

The Instructional and Public Television records consist of materials related to WMSB-TV and WKAR-TV including press releases, policy, brochures, reports, and program information. The collection also includes audio-visual materials such as photographs, film and video. These AV materials include Commencements and State of the University events.

Dates: 1952
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Instructional and Public Television records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Spartan Sports Clinic: Dribbling (Basketball), 1952

 Item — Reel 2047
Identifier: MSC-TV 52-125
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

The Instructional and Public Television records consist of materials related to WMSB-TV and WKAR-TV including press releases, policy, brochures, reports, and program information. The collection also includes audio-visual materials such as photographs, film and video. These AV materials include Commencements and State of the University events.

Dates: 1952
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Instructional and Public Television records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Spartan Sports Clinic: Passing (Basketball), 1952

 Item — Reel 2017
Identifier: MSC-TV 52-117
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

The Instructional and Public Television records consist of materials related to WMSB-TV and WKAR-TV including press releases, policy, brochures, reports, and program information. The collection also includes audio-visual materials such as photographs, film and video. These AV materials include Commencements and State of the University events.

Dates: 1952
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Instructional and Public Television records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Spartan Sports Clinic: Recruiting Football, 1952

 Item — Film reel UA-F002923
Dates: 1952
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Instructional and Public Television records / Audiovisual Materials / Film

Sports Information records

 Record Group
Identifier: UA-8.1.3
Scope and Contents The collection consists of eight series. These are Athletic Record Books; Reference Materials and Drafts for Spartan Saga; News Releases; Media Guides; Miscellaneous Materials; Audiovisual Materials; Oversized; and Serials.ATHLETIC RECORD BOOKS, 1884-1964. 1.3 cubic feet, 8 volumesThese volumes list team members, coaches and scores for both varsity and freshman sports at Michigan State University. The results of yearly high school track meets held at MSU and intramural...
Dates: 1884 - 2016
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections

Spot News: All-America Team, 1959

 Item — Film reel 2342
Scope and Contents From the Record Group: The collection consists of eight series. These are Athletic Record Books; Reference Materials and Drafts for Spartan Saga; News Releases; Media Guides; Miscellaneous Materials; Audiovisual Materials; Oversized; and Serials.ATHLETIC RECORD BOOKS, 1884-1964. 1.3 cubic feet, 8 volumesThese volumes list team members, coaches and scores for both varsity and freshman sports at Michigan State University. The results of yearly high school track meets held at MSU and intramural...
Dates: 1959
Found in: University Archives and Historical Collections / Sports Information records / Audiovisual Materials / Film