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Drexel Institute of Technology -- Football

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Football records

 Collection
Identifier: UR-07-002
Abstract

The football team had its unofficial beginning at the Drexel Institute in 1892 as a student-organized sport and was discontinued by Drexel's Board of Trustees in 1973. Records consist of game programs, newspaper clippings, administrative files, rosters, score sheets, and press material. The bulk is from 1950 to 1973; materials prior to 1950 consists mainly of game programs. Administrative files include a brief history of the football program up to the 1930s.

Dates: 1920-1994; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1973

Fred Yahrling varsity letters

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MC-00-044
Overview

The Fred Yahrling graduated from Drexel Institute in 1952 with a BS in mechanical engineering. While a student he played varsity football and varsity lacrosse. The collection consists of four varsity letters that he earned in lacrosse and football as well as a photo of Mr. Yahrling.

Dates: 1947-1952

W. W. Hagerty administration records

 Collection
Identifier: UR-01-008
Overview This collection contains records from President William W. Hagerty's term as president of Drexel University, as well as some overlapping records before and after his tenure. Materials regarding President Hagerty's main initiatives such as computing, expansion of the campus and student enrollment, the creation of the PhD program and graduate school co-op program and relationships with many external organizations are included. Also included are correspondence, speeches and other documents...
Dates: 1934-1994