Northeastern University (Boston, Mass.) -- Track-athletics

Overview In 1921, Northeastern University's (NU) Department of Student Activities was established, with divisions of Publications, Athletics and Miscellaneous Activities. In 1924, athletic participation in six sports at NU was formalized, with requirements for eligibility, letter awards, and other phases of intercollegiate competition. From 1929 to 1953, Edward Parsons was Director of Student Activities, with the later title of Director of Health, Physical Training and Student Activities. In 1953,...

Overview The scrapbooks comprise newspaper clippings, from Boston and regional newspapers, concerning the activities of the Northeastern University Department of Athletics.  Also included are programs from Northeastern University sports events.  One of the scrapbooks is specifically on the NU Crew program from 1964 to 1973.  The rest of the scrapbooks contain information on a variety of NU sports, including basketball, football, and track.  Please note that the general sports scrapbooks from June...