Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union (Indiana University)

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First held in 1866 by the American Turners as the Turnlehrer Seminar for the purpose of training physical education instructors. The seminar was incorporated as the Normal College of the North American Gymnastics Union (later American Gymnastics Union) in 1907 when the school was permanently transferred to Indianapolis. From 1907 until the 1970's classes were held at the Athenaeum (formerly Das Deutsche Haus). The school merged with Indiana University in 1941 and became the Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union of Indiana University.

From the description of Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union Records, 1904-1974, (bulk 1908-1941) (Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis). WorldCat record id: 22342159

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referencedIn American Turners (Organization). American Turners collection, 1855-1988. Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI
creatorOf Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union (Indiana University). Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union Records, 1904-1974, (bulk 1908-1941) Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI
referencedIn Athenaeum Turners. Records, 1853-2004. Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis, IUPUI
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United States
Indiana--Indianapolis
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German Americans
Gymnastics
Physical education and training
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Active 1904

Active 1974

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