General Correspondence, 1925-1978
The general correspondence, 1925-1978, primarily relates to Crisler's activities in collegiate football.
The general correspondence, 1925-1978, primarily relates to Crisler's activities in collegiate football.
8 linear feet — 7 oversize volumes — 1 oversize folder — 2 film reels — 2 digital video files
The Crisler papers document Fritz Crisler's career in athletics, 1923-1978, as a student athlete at the University of Chicago, football coach at Minnesota, Princeton and Michigan, as Athletic Director at Michigan and as a member of the NCAA football rules committee, 1942-1977. The collection is composed of several series: General and Topical Correspondence; Speeches and Articles; Football Material; NCAA Football Rules Committee; Intercollegiate Conference [Big Ten]; Clippings and Scrapbooks; Amos Alonzo Stagg; Photographs and films.
(containing student petitions and correspondence requesting Crisler to remain at the University of Minnesota)
The Speeches and Articles series consist of transcripts of speeches given by Crisler, articles written by him, and a number of folders containing note cards and reference materials.