Glenn D. Lewis Papers
Collection
Identifier: AC 0217
Scope and Contents
The Glenn D. Lewis Papers contains materials Lewis used in research for his dissertation, Physical Education Leaders at the University of Nevada, Reno: Eight Biographies, presented to the Department of Physical Education, Brigham Young University, Utah in 1979. It presents historical and biographical data on the individuals who served as heads of the Physical Education department from 1913-1975, and who influenced the physical education curriculum and the development of the facilities used on the Reno campus.
This collection contains the notes, photos, and correspondence Lewis obtained while writing his dissertation. Included are completed questionnaires he had distributed to former colleagues and students of the following:
Elsa Sarneth, 1913-1948 R.O. "Corky" Courtright, 1919-1924 John E. "Doc" Martie, 1923-1960 Ruth I. Russell, 1939-1973 G. Art Broten, 1947-(1979) Robert J. Laughter, 1957-(1979) R. Keith Loper, 1967-(1979) Luella J. Lilly, 1969-1975
This collection contains the notes, photos, and correspondence Lewis obtained while writing his dissertation. Included are completed questionnaires he had distributed to former colleagues and students of the following:
Elsa Sarneth, 1913-1948 R.O. "Corky" Courtright, 1919-1924 John E. "Doc" Martie, 1923-1960 Ruth I. Russell, 1939-1973 G. Art Broten, 1947-(1979) Robert J. Laughter, 1957-(1979) R. Keith Loper, 1967-(1979) Luella J. Lilly, 1969-1975
Dates
- 1912-1979
Creator
- Lewis, Glenn D. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Biographical Note
Glenn D. Lewis received his doctor of education degree in 1979, from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. His dissertation was Physical Education Leaders at the University of Nevada-Reno: Eight Biographies, and presents historical and biographical data on the individuals who served as heads of the Physical Education department, 1913-1975, and who influenced the physical education curriculum and the development of the facilities on the Reno campus.
Extent
1.1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Glenn D. Lewis received his doctor of education degree in 1979, from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. His dissertation was Physical Education Leaders at the University of Nevada-Reno: Eight Biographies, and presents historical and biographical data on the individuals who served as heads of the Physical Education department, 1913-1975, and who influenced the physical education curriculum and the development of the facilities on the Reno campus. The collection contains materials Lewis used in research for his dissertation.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following series: 1) Biographical Files; 2) Audio Recording
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Glenn D. Lewis in 1987.
- Athletics -- Nevada
- Broten, George A.
- Courtright, Raymond O.
- Howe, Mae (Creator)
- Laughter, Robert J.
- Lawlor, Glenn Joseph (Creator)
- Lilly, Luella J.
- Loper, R. Keith
- Martie, John E.
- Munley, Elizabeth (Creator)
- Physical education and training -- Nevada -- Biography
- Russell, Ruth I.
- Sameth, Elsa
- Spina, Rocco
- Spina, Rocco (Creator)
- Universities and colleges -- Nevada -- Reno -- Faculty
- University of Nevada, Reno. Department of Recreation, Physical Education and Dance
Creator
- Lewis, Glenn D. (Person)
- Spina, Rocco (Person)
- Whalen, Brian Joseph (Person)
- Howe, Mae (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Glenn D. Lewis Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Gash and Betty Glass
- Date
- Approximately 1999
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu