College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Track and field; Athletic directors; Cross-country coaches; Track and field coaches
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,...
African American athletes; African American coaches; Basketball; Track and field
Staged photograph of Olympic sprinter Ralph Metcalfe, in business suite, playing basketball with a young man at Xavier University (New Orleans) after becoming the school's track coach and physical education instructor.
Catholic high schools -- South Dakota; Indian youth -- South Dakota; Oglala Indians; Physical Education; School children -- Uniforms; Teachers -- South Dakota; Holy Rosary Mission Indian School -- Faculty;
Girl students exercising in gymnasium with newly donated gym suits Note by Archivist: Left to right: Front row: __, Dee Winters, Bernadette Clifford, Colene Jones, __ (1st name unknown) Bush; Sister Grace, O.S.F., grade school teacher, Sister...
African American athletes; African American coaches; Basketball; Track and field
Staged photograph of Olympic sprinter Ralph Metcalfe, in business suit, playing basketball with a young man at Xavier University (New Orleans) after becoming the school's track coach and physical education instructor.
Architecture -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College buildings -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; College campuses -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Marquette University -- Buildings; Physical education facilities -- Wisconsin -- Milwaukee; Art museums -- Wisconsin --...
Brochure providing a brief biography of donor Evan P. Helfaer and describing the history of the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center as well as the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre.
View of east facade of Helfaer Recreation Center, as seen from 15th Street, circa 1981. The old gymnasium is visible at left, the Schroeder Complex at right, and the parking lot upon which Clark Hall would later be constructed is at the front...
Marquette University President Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., and Gerald Rauenhorst break ground for the Helfaer Recreation Center, using shovels, April 2, 1974.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Helfaer Recreation Center, held April 2, 1974, included the use of a bulldozer as well as shovels. AMSU President Tom Farley manned the digger.
Dignitaries on the platform at the Helfaer Recreation Center groundbreaking ceremony on April 2, 1974, included Marquette University President Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J.; Dr. James Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs; Master of Ceremonies...
Construction workers stand on the steel girders of the Helfaer Recreation center as work progresses on the site, June 1974. Visible in the background of this view looking to the southwest are the Mitchell Park Domes.
Gerald Rauenhorst (far left) and other dignitaries, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Helfaer Recreation Center, April 2, 1974. Ann (Brandt) Druml stands in front .(front row, dark coat).
A student staffs the desk and turnstiles at the entrance to the Helfaer Recreation Center. Hanging on the wall beside the student is a portrait of benefactor and namesake Evan P. Helfaer.
Marquette University President Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., speaks to attendees of the dedication ceremony, held on the tennis courts of the Helfaer Recreation Center, April 29, 1975.
Dignitaries stand at the podium during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Helfaer Recreation Center, April 2, 1974. Pictured are James Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs; Marquette University President Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J.; Gerald...
Dignitaries pose at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center, April 2, 1974. Those pictured include Jim Doherty, new ASMU president (left); Tom Farley, outgoing ASMU president (second from left); and...
Marquette University President Rev. John P. Raynor, S.J., and invited student athletes enjoy a conversation during groundbreaking ceremonies for the Helfaer Recreation Center, April 2, 1974. The first part of the groundbreaking ceremony was held at...
The participants in the Helfaer Recreation Center groundbreaking meet at the old Marquette gymnasium for coffee, April 2, 1974. Pictured are Dr. James Scott, Vice President of Student Affairs and Gerald Rauenhorst.