Lloyd W. Olds papers
010.LWO

Summary Information

Repository
Eastern Michigan University Archives
Creator
Olds, Lloyd W.
Title
Lloyd W. Olds papers
ID
010.LWO
Date [inclusive]
1932-1982
Extent
0.4 Linear feet 1 archive box
Language
English
Abstract
Lloyd W. Olds was a professor and coach at Eastern Michigan University. His papers include articles and books, photographs, clippings, and materials related to his retirement and memorial.

Preferred Citation note

Please cite materials from the University Archives in the following manner: Item. Collection Title. Eastern Michigan University Archives.

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Biographical Note

Lloyd W. Olds was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan and received his Bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University 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 departmentin 1921, which subsequently served as a model program to other colleges.

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Scope and Contents

Lloyd W. Olds was a 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 departmentin 1921, which subsequently served as a model program to other colleges. His papers include articles and books, photographs, clippings, and materials related to his retirement and memorial.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 November 27

Halle Library, Room 310
Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020

Conditions Governing Access note

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

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Related Materials

Related Archival Materials note

The Olds-Robb Student Recreation-Intramural Complex was named for Lloyd W. Olds, and the building records are housed in the University Archives.

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Controlled Access Headings

Subject(s)

  • Athletics.
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Michigan State Normal College
  • Track and Field
  • Universities and colleges--Faculty.

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Collection Inventory

Articles 


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Mixed materials (32307023988372)   1 1

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Arm of Honor Correspondence 1972-1977 


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Text (32307023988372)   1 2

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Correspondence 1932-1974 


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Text (32307023988372)   1 3

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Clippings 1937-1982 


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Mixed materials (32307023988372)   1 4

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"Handicap Race," dedicated by author 1967 


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Books (32307023988372)   1 5

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The History of Michigan's Physical Education Council 1951 


    Box Folder
Text (32307023988372)   1 6

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Memorial Service VHS 1983 February 18 


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Moving Images (32307023988372)   1 7

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Obituaries and Memorials 1982 


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Mixed materials (32307023988372)   1 8

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Photographs 


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Graphic materials (32307023988372)   1 9

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Retirement materials 


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Mixed materials (32307023988372)   1 10

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The Technique of Teaching Physical Activities 1956 


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Text (32307023988372)   1 11

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