Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women Records 1910-1995 1950-1992

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Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women Records 1910-1995 1950-1992

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Collegiate Association. Founded by various women directors of physical training from colleges in New England. Records document the history and activities of the organization, as well as the establishment and development of physical education as a profession and as an academic discipline. Materials include photographs, correspondence and memorabilia. Topics covered include the benefits of PE; the physical and mental health of students; and women in college sports.

27 boxes; (13 linear ft.)

eng,

Sophia Smith Collection

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Eastern Association for Physical Education of College Women

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The EAPECW had its genesis in 1910 when Amy Morris Homans, director of physical training at Wellesley College, called together women directors of physical training and heads of athletic associations in New England Colleges for an informal meeting. After four years of these gatherings, in 1915 the group officially formed as the Association of Directors of Physical Education for College Women to "discuss the problems of organization and administration of departments of physical educat...

Amsden, Katherine

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Homans, Amy Morris, -1933

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Oglesby, Carol A.

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Spears, Betty Mary

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