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College sports

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Variants include: College athletics Collegiate sports Intercollegiate athletics Intercollegiate sports Universities and colleges--Athletics Universities and colleges--Sports University athletics University sports (URI: http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85028338)

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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