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Athletics collection
Collection
Identifier: 03.A
Abstract
The Athletics collection dates from the years 1890-2014, with a gap between 1980-2000 in the men's and women's articles and statistics. The collection includes administrative files, such as correspondence, minutes, agendas, and reports. Also included are athletic handbooks, photos, media guides, sports programs, clippings, ticket stubs, pamphlets, rosters, schedules and flyers. The collection documents both men's and women's organized sports at EMU.
Dates:
1890 - 2015
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Huron Restoration records
Collection
Identifier: 011.HR
Abstract
In October of 1988, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights issued a report that made suggestions that all schools using Native American names and mascots change them. The report stated that the use of Native American names and mascots for athletic teams promoted racial stereotypes. On May 22, 1991, the Board of Regents changed Eastern Michigan University's mascot from the "Hurons" to the "Eagles" after much controversy. During the period of 1991-1992 the Huron...
Dates:
1929 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1991 - 1992
Found in:
Eastern Michigan University Archives