Scrapbook, 1899-1985 (bulk 1899-1900).

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Scrapbook, 1899-1985 (bulk 1899-1900).

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The Alvin C. Kraenzlein scrapbook documents the peak period of Kraenzlein's competitive athletic career in 1899 and 1900 when he participated in the Paris Olympics. The scrapbook contains press coverage from a variety of newspapers and magazines published in Philadelphia and New York and photographs of Kraenzlein running in various events. Additional biographical material copied from other sources as well as correspondence on Kraenzlein's career and induction into the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1984 can be found in the collection.

University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7994570

University of Pennsylvania, Archives & Records Center

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Olympic Games (2nd : 1900 : Paris, France)

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Kraenzlein, Alvin C., 1876-1928.

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Alvin Christian Kraenzlein was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 22, 1876 to German immigrants Johann Georg Kränzlein and Maria Auguste Schmidt. He began competitive running and jumping at Milwaukee's East Side High School where his special talents quickly caught the eye of local athletes. After enrolling at the University of Wisconsin in 1895, he dominated his intercollegiate opponents in many speed events. In the fall of 1897, Kraenzlein came to the University...

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. (...