Schuylkill Navy records 1859-2009

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Schuylkill Navy records, 1859-2009

Schuylkill Navy records 1859-2009

http://dla.library.upenn.edu/dla/pacscl/ead.html?id=PACSCL_ISM_ISMSchuylkillNavy

The Schuylkill Navy of Philadelphia was founded in 1858. It is the oldest amateur athletic governing body in the United States. By charter, "[the Schuylkill Navy’s] object is to secure united action among the several Clubs and to promote amateurism on the Schuylkill River." The Schuylkill Navy records documents the history of this rowing organization from 1859 to 2009. An organization dedicated to hosting rowing events for its member clubs and visiting teams, the collection houses the administrative records of the Schuylkill Navy and its member clubs, including the original founding members as well as clubs that joined the organization later; and records related to the planning and promotion of regattas. In addition, the collection includes an extensive assortment of newspaper clippings and photographs that highlight Schuylkill Navy rowing events and its influential members. The collection contains administrative records, information regarding regattas and member rowing clubs, publications, scrapbooks and clippings, photographs, non-rowing records, and information regarding other rowing organizations.

50.0 Linear feet; 121 containers

Independence Seaport Museum, J. Welles Henderson Archives and Library