Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Intercollegiate Athletics Fencing Records
UA.4.3.14
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Michigan State University. Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics. Fencing.
- Title
- Intercollegiate Athletics Fencing records
- ID
- UA.4.3.14
- Date [inclusive]
- 1955-1969
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 3 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing,Michigan".
Historical Note
The first fencing match involving MSU occurred in 1895 at a M.I.A.A. Field Day. The sport would not appear again on campus until the early 1920’s, when Egyptian student Joseph Waffa and instructor Omar M. Lebel organized the first MSU Fencing Club. In 1926, the fencing team competed against other intercollegiate institution defeating Michigan, 10-6. Fencing would remain a minor sport at MSU until 1931 when it achieved varsity status. Fencing remained a varsity sport until 1997, but MSU students still compete in fencing as a club sport.
Scope and Contents note
The Intercollegiate Athletics Fencing Collection consists of 1969 Big Ten Championships program, MSU fencing pamphlet, and a program from the NCAA Championships hosted by MSU in 1955.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 2010
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status note
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Michigan State University. Dept. of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Collection Inventory
| Drawer | Folder | |||
|
Big Ten Fencing Championships March 1, 1969 |
F.D. | 1 | ||
|
Michigan State University Fencing Pamphlet |
F.D. | 2 | ||
|
11th Annual National Fencing Championships Michigan State University March 25-26, 1955 |
F.D. | 3 | ||