Eastern Michigan University Archives
Lloyd W. Olds papers
010.LWO
Table of Contents
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.
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.
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.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Eastern Michigan University Archives 2012 November 27
Halle Library, Room 310Ypsilanti, Michigan, 48197
734-487-0020
Conditions Governing Access note
Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.
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.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Athletics.
- Eastern Michigan University
- Michigan State Normal College
- Track and Field
- Universities and colleges--Faculty.
Collection Inventory
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Articles
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Arm of Honor Correspondence 1972-1977
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Correspondence 1932-1974
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Clippings 1937-1982
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"Handicap Race," dedicated by author 1967
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The History of Michigan's Physical Education Council 1951
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Memorial Service VHS 1983 February 18
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Obituaries and Memorials 1982
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Photographs
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Retirement materials
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The Technique of Teaching Physical Activities 1956
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