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Newspaper article written by Jack de Long about Melvin "Bus" Shimek's accomplishments and career titled "The Running Boss of the Hilltop." No publication information or date is available.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek stands next to a pile of shoes at the gym. "Mel at Gym" (not shown in this image) is written in blue ink on the bottom of the photographic print.
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Melvin "Bus" Shimek sits next to John Dick at the desk in his office, 1972.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek speaks at the podium during "A Tribute to a Great Man" ceremony held in Shimek's honor. Former runner Bob Allen stands to the right.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek and a group of men, in business attire, line up in front of a statue in what appears to be the mock start of a foot race. Bob Allen is the second man standing behind Shimek.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek poses for a photographic portrait. "Bus Shimek" (not shown in this image) is written in blue ink on the bottom of the photographic print. There is damage in all corners from push pins
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Melvin "Bus" Shimek poses on the sidewalk in shoes and knee-pads while still in high school. "High School" is written with blue ink on the top of the photographic print. The ink has smudged.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek sits in his office behind his desk working. "Dad in his office" (not shown in this image) is written in blue ink on the bottom of the photographic print. Also written in blue ink and visible is "1976."
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek stands with his team in front of a train while holding a trophy with his hat askew. The back of the photograph indicates this could have been a meet with the University of Notre Dame.
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Coach Melvin "Bus" Shimek stands with his team in front of a train while holding a trophy. The back of the photograph indicates this could have been a meet with the University of Notre Dame. The front of the photographic print has green ink...
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Full body photographic portrait of Melvin "Bus" Shimek standing in his track uniform with his hands on his hips. The bottom of the photographic print reads: "Melvin Shimek, All American 2-Mile Run 1925-26, Western Conferences-Champion-1925." ...
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Melvin "Bus" Shimek is ahead of Joe Ray in this 5000 meter outdoor race. Spectators and houses are visible in the background. The photograph has damage from creasing and push pins. The names of the athletes, type of race, and date are written on...
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Former head track and field and cross country coach, Melvin "Bus" Shimek, in a coat and tie. "Hall of Fame" and "1980" are written on the front of the photographic print with black ink.
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Melvin "Bus" Shimek and track and field/cross country coach Conrad Jennings pose together in the gym.
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Melvin "Bus" Shimek shares some of his memories from his 52 year involvement with Marquette University’s track & field and cross-country programs. As a student (1924-1927) Shimek competed as a long distance runner. Coached by Conrad Jennings,...
Runner Keith Hanson accepts award for 1986 NCAA Cross Country championship during a basketball half-time ceremony. Coach Jim Allen and athletic director look on. The individual presenting the award is unidentified.
Runner Keith Hanson accepts award for 1986 NCAA Cross Country championship during a basketball half-time ceremony. Coach Jim Allen speaks and athletics director Hank Raymonds looks on.
Runner Keith Hanson accepts award for 1986 NCAA Cross Country championship during a basketball half-time ceremony. Coach Jim Allen speaks and athletics director Hank Raymonds look on.
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The "M Club Award" for Melvin "Bus" Shimek. The plaque was prepared at the time he was inducted into the Marquettte University Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame. It features a black-and-white photograph of Melvin "Bus" Shimek and metal...
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Marquette's Conference USA Championship Cross Country Team. First Row (L-R): Brianna Dahm (2011 inductee in the MU Hall of Fame), Sara McCullough, Audrey Schiltz, Jamie Haro, unidentified; Second Row: Head Coach Dave Uhrich, unidentified, Megan...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson runs around a curve during the NCAA cross-country Championship race at Dretzka Park, Milwaukee. In front of him are Tim Hacker from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yobes Ondicki from Iowa State University. The ground is...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson running in first place at the NCAA cross-country Championships. Close behind him are Tim Hacker from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Yobes Ondicki from Iowa State University. Spectators are standing on either side of the...
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The 2001 Conference USA Championship Cross Country Team, Front Row (L-R): Audrey Schiltz, Brianna Dahm (2011 inductee in the MU Hall of Fame), Jessica Swan, Amanda Sucharda. Second Row: Bethany Harry, Susan Barth, Jacqueline Swan, Sara McCullough,...
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Women's cross country team after winning the Conference USA meet. Kneeling: (L-R): Kiley Reese, Anne Faas, Megan Plante, Audrey Schiltz. Standing: Amanda Surcharda, Sandy Fondow, Amy Stephens, Leslie Lawton, Susan Barth (obscured), Jacqueline...
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Marquette's Conference USA Championship Cross Country Team. Front Row (L-R) Susan Barth, Audrey Schiltz, Jessica Swan, Head Coach David Uhrich. Second Row: Brianna Dahm (2011 inductee in the MU Hall of Fame), Megan Plante, Andrea Casey, Erika...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Dave Uhrich (#143) and other cross-country competitors run over a wooden bridge during the 1981 NCAA District IV cross-country championship. The meet was hosted by Marquette University at the Dretzka Park Golf Course.
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Runner Dave Uhrich at the finish line of the 1981 NCAA District IV cross-country championshi. Two men point him in the right direction. Spectators cheering on other runners are visible in the background. The meet was hosted by Marquette University...
Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Dave Uhrich (second runner on the right) practices with his cross-country teammates, including Dave Kaluzny (center), and Pete Wielgos (far right). The men are wearing shorts and blue hooded sweatshirts with the words "Marquette 'U' Track" written...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson leads a downhill descent during the 1984 NCAA Men's cross-country Championships. Behind him are runners from the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Arkansas. Spectators stand on each side...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson running alone during the Central Collegiate Conference cross-country Championships. Spectators stand on the side of the course to watch the race.
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson and his University of Wisconsin-Madison opponent Tim Hacker run through a large puddle at the bottom of a hill during the NCAA cross-country Championships. Spectators stand at the top of the hill and watch for the next group of runners.
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Cross-country runner Keith Hanson (center), with his high school coach, Donn Behnke of Stevens Point Area Senior High School (left), and Jim Allen, Hanson's coach at Marquette University. The image was take prior to the 1985 NCAA Division 1...
Cross-country running; College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running
Keith Hanson runs on partially snow-covered ground during the Men's NCAA National cross-country Championships held in Dretzka Park, Milwaukee. He is wearing spandex pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and a winter hat.