This collection contains publicity materials, press releases, schedules, calendars, art contest entries, photographs, slides, correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other materials related to the 1986 Goodwill Games, 1984-86. The collection primarily consists of public relations manuals originally housed in a series of binders. The manuals contain information related to the Games, including background information about the Games, its founders, and sponsors; biographical information about participating athletes; schedules, calendars, and timelines of events and activities. The collection includes the winning entries in a children's art competition to design a poster to promote the Games. Finally, the collection contains a workbook written for teachers of elementary school children containing lesson plans relating to the 1984 Olympic Games.
