Women's Athletic Council- Handwritten Notebook of Minutes -1938-1947

[Women Sports], [Education]

Handwritten Journal

[Women Sports] [Education] Women’s Athletic Council secretary’s handwritten minutes, written in many hands concerning school teams and fundraisers for basketball, soccer, volleyball, and other sports, from academic years 1938-1947. Original boards. 8.5 x 6.5 in. Title on front cover" Composition Book Property of Women's Athletic Council, Secretary's Book" . 90 pages. Includes additional loose papers related to the council. “Each W.A.C. girl who fulfills her obligations in officiating and playing during the year (2 semesters) in which she plays in two sports and coaches one, or vice versa, is given an additional star for her council work. If she does not fulfill this she is dropped from the council.”

Handwritten entries spanning almost a decade of council business relating to managing and promoting Sports for Women. “The first meeting of the Women’s Athletic council was called to order by Miss Helen Wily on September 27. Nominations were opened for new president. Eva Murdock was formally elected to the office. The question of [...] a coach for freshman hockey was introduced, and Wasdine Freedline was appointed to this position. The president made a request of new business and in response to the request freshmen practice days were set for Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sophomore practice days were set for Wednesdays and Fridays. A motion was properly moved and seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Anita Brown, Sec.”

In addition to coaches and rosters for Varsity, Freshman, and Sophomore teams in basketball, volleyball, softball, and soccer; the council organized various social functions. “New business. There was a discussion of the possibility of a social function before the term ends, but nothing definite was decided.” “After debating over several different types of social function, It was decided that we have a Weiner Roast, down by the river, Friday, Sept. 20. Ruth Barr and Marylou Gourley were appointed by the president to buy the food.” They also oversaw tournaments and games for students. “Plans were discussed for the Speedball Tournament.” “An intramural tournament including ping-pong, shuffleboard, badminton, to be healed between the five sororities and a team of non-sorority girls.” Some wear and loss to lower portion of spine. In very good condition.

Item #16662

Price: $285.00