Papers, 1925-1978.

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Papers, 1925-1978.

This personal collection by Walter J. Cowan reflects his interest as a student in University sports activities as well as his work as a volunteer with the University Athletic Department after his retirement. The collection consists of various awards and certificates he received either for his participation in University sports teams or as member of fraternity organizations, photographs, a replica of the Boy Scout statue and a medal relief sculpture Pennsylvania Relay Carnival both by R. Tait McKenzie, and other miscellaneous memorabilia artifacts.

10 linear feet.

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Cowan, Walter J., 1917-1996.

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Walter J. Cowan, Jr., born in Long Island, N. Y., graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a B. S. degree in 1938. He worked in sales department at Schmidt's Brewery of Philadelphia until 1966 when he retired. As an alumnus, he was president of his class for twenty years. After his retirement, he served as Associate Athletic Director, a volunteer position, of the Athletic Department of the University of Pennsylvania for fourteen years. He died in February 1996. ...

University of Pennsylvania.

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In 1919 Edward Bushnell was appointed publicity agent for the University of Pennsylvania. His appointment began a long and expanding effort at public relations at the University. In 1954 the Department of Public Relations expanded its work to include two new units, Motion Picture Services and the Office of Radio and Television. These two offices operated until 1975 when they were phased out of a stream-lined department. From the description of University Film Collection, 1915-1989. (...

McKenzie, R. Tait (Robert Tait), 1867-1938

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R. Tait McKenzie, physician, physical therapist, physical educator, and sculptor served the University of Pennsylvania as its first Professor of Physical Education, 1904-1929. Born in 1867, McKenzie spent his youth in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. He entered McGill University at the age of eighteen earning both his undergraduate degree and his M.D. degree (1892). His childhood friend, James Naismith, encouraged McKenzie to pursue interests in physical training, and McKenzie ...

Penn Relay Carnival (Philadelphia, Pa.).

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