Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women

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$B Formed in 1910 by Amy Morris Homans, director of physical training at Wellesley College, and other women directors of physical training in New England Colleges. In 1915 the group officially formed as the Association of Directors of Physical Education for Women to discuss the problems of organization and administration of PE departments in colleges. Membership expanded in 1940s to include all physical education faculty and staff. In 1948, the organization's name was changed to Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women. The EAPECW was dissolved in 1992.

From the description of Records, 1910-1995 (bulk 1950-1992). (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 28417031

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creatorOf Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women. Records, 1910-1995 (bulk 1950-1992). Smith College, Neilson Library
referencedIn Marsh, Jean Knapp. Jean Knapp Marsh papers, circa 1920-1992. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries, UNCG University Libraries
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associatedWith Amsden, Katherine. corporateBody
associatedWith Association of Directors of Physical Education for Women. corporateBody
associatedWith Homans, Amy Morris. corporateBody
associatedWith Marsh, Jean Knapp. person
associatedWith Oglesby, Carole A. corporateBody
associatedWith Spears, Betty Mary. corporateBody
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Canada
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Physical education and training
Physical education and training
Physical education for women
Physical education teachers
Physical education teachers
Physical fitness for women
Professional associations
Sports for women
Women
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Active 1910

Active 1995

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