Leonard, Fred Eugene, 1866-1922

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Birth 1866
Death 1922

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Fred Eugene Leonard (1866-1922), Oberlin College Professor of Physical Education, and historian. Born in Darlington, Wisconsin and raised in Utah, Leonard took his preparatory work in the Salt Lake (Utah) Academy and earned the A.B. from Oberlin College in 1889. At Oberlin, he became interested in physical education, took the medical course at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, graduating in 1892. He returned to Oberlin College as Director of the men's gymnasium in 1893. Widely known as a contributor to educational journals and active in professional educational and physical education societies, he was the author of Pioneers of modern physical training (1915) and a Guide to the history of physical education (1922).

From the description of Papers, 1821-1922, 1893-1922. (Oberlin College Library). WorldCat record id: 25030182

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  • Anthropometry
  • Gymnastics
  • Physical education and training
  • Swedish gymnastics

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