John D. Lawther papers, 1936-1971.

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John D. Lawther papers, 1936-1971.

This collection contains research papers, articles, notes, correspondence, course materials, committee reports, and leaflets pertaining to professor John Lawther's career in physical education, including some official papers of the American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (AAHPER) dating from 1958 to 1965.

11 cubic feet.

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Lawther, John D. (John Dobson), 1899-

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John Lawther (1899-1996) was a basketball coach and professor of physical education at The Pennsylvania State University from 1936 to 1965. From the description of John D. Lawther papers, 1936-1971. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 650080542 ...

American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

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The American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (AAHPER) is a service organization whose founding dates back to November 27, 1885 when William Gilbert Anderson, an instructor of physical education at Adelphi Academy, Brooklyn, invited a group of people working in the gymnastic field to come together to discuss their profession. A successor to the American Physical Education Association, it changed it name in 1975 to the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and ...

Pennsylvania state university

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The Pennsylvania Humanities Council designated the year 1985 as "The Year of the Pennsylvania Writer." The PHC funded projects in eight locations throughout the Commonwealth to gain appreciation, understanding, and recognition for past and present Pennsylvania writers. The State College/University Park location held a two-stage conference and related events by five Centre County regional organizations. From the description of The Year of the Pennsylvania writer collection, 1984-1986....