Records of William J. Bingham, Director of Athletics, 1925-1948 (inclusive).

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Records of William J. Bingham, Director of Athletics, 1925-1948 (inclusive).

Contains the administrative records and correspondence of William J. Bingham, Director of Athletics, 1925-1932, and Director of Physical Education and Athletics, 1932-1951. Records include annual reports on the status and progress of various activities and other reports on such athletic programs as Intramural Sports and Freshman Physical Training, as well as schedules for team sports, travel information, and plans for athletic organizations and facilities. Also included is Bingham's correspondence with athletics directors from other universities, with students, and with other members of the Harvard Athletic Association. Several folders contain records of Bingham's interaction with the Varsity Club.

15.7 cubic feet in 45 containers

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SNAC Resource ID: 8184893

Harvard University Archives.

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Harvard University

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Harvard College was founded by a vote of the Great and General Court of Massachusetts on October 28, 1636 that allocated “400£ towards a schoale or colledge.” Subsequent legislative acts established the Board of Overseers, but it was the Charter of 1650 that created the Harvard Corporation as the College's primary governing board and defined its composition and authority. The College Charter became a contentious target for College officials, the Massachusetts Governor and General C...

Bingham, William J. (William John), 1889-1971

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Bingham (Harvard, A.B., 1916) was Director of Athletics at Harvard from 1926 to 1951. From the description of Papers of William J. Bingham, 1919-1958 (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 76973335 ...