University of Oregon Basketball Exhibition Tour of the Far East records , 1954-1955

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lindstrom, J. Orville, -1993; University of Oregon; University of Oregon. Department of Athletics
Title
University of Oregon Basketball Exhibition Tour of the Far East records
Dates
1954-1955 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 linear feet, (1 container)  :  1 manuscript box
Collection Number
UA 202
Summary
In 1954, the University of Oregon Basketball team undertook an exhibition tour of Asia and the Business Manager for the tour, J.O. Lindstrom, accompanied the student athletes and kept a diary. The collection (1954-1955) contains Lindstrom's diary, reports, and also programs and itineraries of the tour, correspondence and postcards, photographs, collected business cards, and newspaper clippings.
Repository
University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu
Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

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Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Historical NoteReturn to Top

In 1954, the University of Oregon Basketball team undertook an exhibition tour of Asia. J.O. Lindstrom, the Business Manager for the tour, kept a diary and produced a final report about the tour.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection contains documentation regarding the UO Basketball exhibition tour, including a diary of the trip to Asia, kept by J. O. Lindstrom containing itineraries, descriptions of events, and travel. There are also reports, and report notes containing information regarding all aspects of the tour, the student athletes, and finances. Also available are programs about the tour, and business cards collected while on tour.

The collection also contains newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and postcards regarding the exhibition tour.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Basketball--Oregon--Eugene
  • Education, Higher--Oregon--Eugene

Corporate Names

  • Oregon Ducks (Basketball team)
  • University of Oregon
  • University of Oregon. Department of Athletics

Form or Genre Terms

  • Business cards
  • Clippings
  • Correspondence
  • Diaries
  • Financial records
  • Itineraries
  • Photographs
  • Postcards
  • Programs
  • Reports