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Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex records

 Collection
Identifier: 015.ORSRIC

Scope and Contents

The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex was constructed and dedicated in 1982 on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was named for Lloyd W. Olds, a graduate of Michigan State Normal College in 1916, who worked in the Department of Physical Education, coached the track team, and founded the Intramural program. He served as head of the Department of Physical Education from 1956 to 1963. The building was renovated in 1991. The name was changed to Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex in 1993, in acknowledgement of Richard Robb, a Board of Regents member and Rec/IM supporter.

The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex records include building dedication materials, business planning records, clippings, event and program brochures, facilities planning materials, membership materials, and the Rec-Im newsletter. The records are dated approximately 1977 to 2012.

Dates

  • Creation: 1977 - 2012

Conditions Governing Access

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

Administrative History

The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex was constructed and dedicated in 1982 on the Eastern Michigan University campus in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It was named for Lloyd W. Olds, a graduate of Michigan State Normal College in 1916, who worked in the Department of Physical Education, coached the track team, and founded the Intramural program. He served as head of the Department of Physical Education from 1956 to 1963. The building was renovated in 1991. The name was changed to Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex in 1993, in acknowledgement of Richard Robb, a Board of Regents member and Rec/IM supporter.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 archive box, 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex is a building on Eastern Michigan University's campus, which was constructed and dedicated in 1982. It was originally named for Lloyd W. Olds, a head of the Department of Physical Education, the track coach, and the founder of the Intramural program. The building was renovated in 1991, and renamed in 1993 to include an acknowledgement of Board of Regents member Richard Robb. The materials in the collection includes records related to the planning, construction, and administration of the building and Rec/IM programs.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital scans of REC/IM slides available at: https://omeka.emich.edu/s/Sights/page/recim

Title
Olds Student Recreation Intramural Complex records
Status
Completed
Author
Natalie Morath
Date
2012 November 9
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
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
734-487-2673