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Lloyd W. Olds papers

 Collection
Identifier: 010.LWO

Abstract

Lloyd W. Olds was an alumni, faculty member, and athletic coach at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Olds joined the EMU faculty in 1921 and worked in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, of which he served as the department chair from 1956 to 1963. Olds was also a track and field coach at EMU and served as an associate coach of the US Olympics track and field team in 1932. Notably, Olds established the first collegiate intramural athletics department in 1921, which subsequently served as a model program to other colleges. The Lloyd W. Olds papers include articles and books, photographs and travel slides, clippings, and materials related to his retirement and memorial. There is very little material in the collection related to coaching track and field, the creation of the intramural program, his role as department head, and teaching, with the exception of course materials for the Organization and Administration of Physical Education. Materials in the collection date from 1932-1983.

Dates

  • Creation: 1932 - 1982

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Biographical Note

Lloyd W. Olds was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and received his Bachelor's degree from Michigan State Normal College in 1916. He later pursued a Ph.D. in public health from the University of Michigan. Dr. Olds joined the EMU faculty in 1921 and worked in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, of which he served as the department chair from 1956 to 1963. Olds was also a track and field coach at EMU and served as an associate coach of the US Olympics track and field team in 1932.

Notably, Olds established the first collegiate intramural athletics department in 1921, which subsequently served as a model program to other colleges. He is also the creator of the zebra strip uniform worn by athletic referees.

Extent

2.8 Linear Feet (1 archive box, 1 halfsize archive box, 1 oversize folder, 1 file)

Language of Materials

English

Related Materials

For information related to the Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex see the building records in the University Archives [015.ORSRIC]:

https://aspace.emich.edu/repositories/2/resources/442

Title
Lloyd W. Olds papers
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath, Alexis Braun Marks, CA
Date
2012 November 27
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Eastern Michigan University Archives Repository

Contact:
Bruce T. Halle Library, Room 310
955 West Circle Drive
Ypsilanti Michigan 48197
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