Ralph Metcalfe crossing the tape in front of James Owen (Maplewood, MO) and [?] Snowden (Detroit, MI) in an exhibition 100 meter dash at the 1932 Olympic team trials at Northwestern University. A small crowd watches the runners.
African American athletes; Olympic Games (10th : 1932 : Los Angeles, Calif.);
U.S. sprinters Ralph Metcalfe (445) and Eddie Tolan (461) with arms around each others' shoulders, on the track at the 1932 Olympic Games. Thephotograph was made following the 100 meter dash. The arches of Olympic Stadium (known today as the Los...
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field;Amateur Athletic Union of the United States
Newsclipping describing sprinter Ralph Metcalfe equalling the world record in the 60 meter dash at the National A.A.U. indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden.
College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Track and field; Cross-country coaches; Track and field coaches;
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...
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,...
College sports; Marquette University -- Cross-country running; Marquette University -- Track and field; Track and field coaches;
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...
African American athletes; Running races; Marquette University -- Track and field;
Ralph Metcalfe crossing the tape in front of James Owen (Maplewood, MO) and [?] Snowden (Detroit, MI) in an exhibition 100 meter dash at the 1932 Olympic team trials at Northwestern University. A small crowd watches the runners.
African American athletes; Marquette University -- Track and field;Amateur Athletic Union of the United States
Newsclipping describing sprinter Ralph Metcalfe equalling the world record in the 60 meter dash at the National A.A.U. indoor track meet at Madison Square Garden.
African American athletes; Olympic Games (10th : 1932 : Los Angeles, Calif.); Marquette University -- Track and field;
U.S. sprinters Ralph Metcalfe (445) and Eddie Tolan (461) with arms around each others' shoulders, on the track at the 1932 Olympic Games. The photogrpah was made following the 100 meter dash. The arches of Olympic Stadium (known today as the Los...
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.
All-Conference 4x100 meter relay team: Colleen (Ballman) Thompson (#260), Lori (Kowalski) Windt (#273), Lisa (Jenny) Gonzalez (#270) and Wendy Thompson (#280).