SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
& Hilton M. Briggs Library Special Collections

 
 


College of Arts and Sciences
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department records
 

Administrative Information | Search Terms | Background Note | Scope and Contents Note | Arrangement | PDF of Finding Aid
 

COLLECTION SUMMARY

Title:     College of Arts and Science, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department records

Dates:     1888-2007, [n.d.] (bulk 1977-2000)

Creator:     Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department, College of Arts and Science, South Dakota State University

Physical description:   0.42 linear feet—1 container

Collection number:     UA 6.8

Language:     Collection material in English.

Repository:     South Dakota State University Archives, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Abstract:     Collection is composed primarily of newsletters, pamphlets, programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 

Provenance: Part of this collection was found in the Archives in 1997. There is no indication of where they came from or how they came to be here.

This is an on-going collection with material arriving through departmental records transfers, the university campus mail, or random donation by various individuals.

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to research without restriction. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only.

Copyright Status: Copyright 2008 by South Dakota State University and SDSU Archives. Please credit the SDSU Archives if you copy or reproduce material from this finding aid.

It is the responsibility of anyone reproducing material to determine the copyright holders and obtain permission from them if necessary. Archives staff will provide available copyright information on request. Please note that most collections, especially those received before 1997, may not have complete information on file. (Revised 15 SEP 2003)

Preferred citation: [Identification of item]. College of Arts and Science, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department records, UA 6.8, South Dakota State University Archives, South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.

Processing information: This collection was processed by Crystal J. Gamradt on March 2, 1999 with revisions on August 13, 2008 (cjg).

SELECTED SEARCH TERMS

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the subject guide. They are grouped by name of person or organization, by subject or location, and by occupation and listed alphabetically therein.

Persons:

  • Crabbs, Geraldine.

  • Forsythe, Harry.

  • Retzlaff, Palmer (Pete)

  • Robinson, Glenn E.

  • Sexauer, Elmer H.

Subjects:

  • Brookings Wellness Center (Brookings : S.D.)

  • Dakota Agricultural College—Athletic Association.

  • South Dakota State University—Athletics.

  • South Dakota State University—Buildings.

  • South Dakota State University—Glenn E. Robinson Lecture Series.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department—Speakers Bureau.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—Development.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—Graduate theses.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—History.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—Lectures and lecturing.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—Newsletters.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department—Pamphlets.

  • South Dakota State University—Health, Physical Education, and Recreation building.

  • South Dakota State University—Heath, Physical Education, and Recreation building.

  • South Dakota State University—Intramural sports.

  • South Dakota State University—Jackrabbit Roundup.

  • South Dakota State University—Sexauer Field.

  • South Dakota State University—Wellness Center.

BACKGROUND NOTE 

Physical education has always been included in the curriculum of South Dakota State University.  The objective of a strong mind, body and spirit is consistent with the philosophy of "educating the total person."  Since the earliest years, students have been required to take either physical education or military science in order to graduate.  Physical education courses took many different forms over the years, usually consistent with contemporary thinking.  Courses were taught by departments, which went by various names, including the Department of Music and Physical Culture, the Department of Elocution and Physical Culture, and Physical Education and Recreation.

In the 1940's, a major in physical education was established, with different requirements for males and females.  In 1953, a graduate degree was offered through the department.  The Physical Education Department changed its name to the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation [HPER] in 1969-70.  This change was quickly followed by an added degree in public recreation.  Other minor and major programs were also offered through the department.

Athletic training, health promotion, HPER and public recreation are currently offered as undergraduate majors.  Students may also pursue an MS in HPER.  The department also maintains the Wellness Center, a campus health club.

Related material:

Emmerich, Jim, History of the physical education program at South Dakota State University: minor and major, Brookings, S.D., Emmerich, 1972. S37.S6 E66

Palsma, Byron J., A follow-up study of South Dakota State University’s Health Physical Education and Recreation Department’s master’s degree program graduates from 1955-1980, Thesis (M.S.)—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dept., South Dakota State University, 1982. LB2385.P187 1982

South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, History of S.D.S.C., Brookings, S.D., South Dakota State College, 1930. S537.S6 H47

Zwarth, Mary Beth, Assessment of the athletic training program at South Dakota State University by athletic training graduates and employers, Thesis (M.S.)—Health, Physical Education and Recreation Dept., South Dakota State University, 2001. LB2385.Z92 2001

SCOPE AND CONTENTS NOTE

This collection is composed primarily of newsletters, pamphlets, programs.

ARRANGEMENT of the RECORDS 

This collection is composed of newsletters, pamphlets and booklets produced by the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Department.  Included is a list of titles of graduate theses from 1954-1972, and biographical information on some prominent figures associated with the department, including Geraldine Crabbs, Harry Forsythe, Palmer “Pete” Retzlaff, and Glenn E. Robinson.

Folders are arranged in alphabetical order.

Box 1.

  1. Athletic Schedules, 1925, 1954-1955, 1994-1995

  2. Brookings Wellness Center (newsletter, pamphlets), 1989, 1991, [n.d.]

  3. Do You Need an Athletic Coach? (pamphlet), [n.d.]

  4. Field Day Exercises of the Athletic Association of the Dakota Agricultural College (program), 1888 August 8

  5. Friends of HPER 2003-2004 (program), 2004 May 5

  6. Glenn E. Robinson Lecture Series (programs), 1991 March 26, [n.d.]

  7. Harry Forsythe Retirement Banquet (program), 1990 May 13

  8. History of HPER Department at SDSU 1881-1981 by Warren E. Williamson, 1980 December

  9. HPER Bulletin (newsletter), 1985 Fall

  10. HPER Center (pamphlet), 1973 February 2

  11. Information pamphlets, [n.d.]

  12. Intramural Activity posters, 1999-2000, 2002, 2004

  13. Jack Rabbit Banquet (program), 1927-1928

  14. Jackrabbit Roundup (programs), 1939, 1941

  15. Open House honoring Geraldine Crabbs and Glenn Robinson (program), [n.d.]

  16. Palmer 'Pete' Retzlaff (speaking services pamphlet), 1953 circa

  17. Policies and Procedures for use of HPER Department Indoor and Outdoor Facilities, [n.d.]

  18. SDSU Ramblin' Rec News (newsletters), 1977

  19. SDSU Ramblin' Rec News (newsletters), 1978-1979

  20. SDSU Rambling Rec's (newsletters), 1979-1980

  21. SDSU Rambling Rec's (newsletters), 1981-1984

  22. SDSU Rambling Rec's (newsletters), 1985-1988

  23. SDSU Rambling Rec's (newsletters), 1989-1993

  24. SDSU - 'Ramblin Rec' (newsletters), 1994-1999

  25. Season Tickets (sales), 1983, 1999-2000

  26. Sexauer Field - E.H. Sexauer (pamphlet), [n.d.]

  27. Sports Club Handbook for IM-REC Sport funded clubs, 2002-2003, 2002 August 12

  28. Titles of Graduate Theses in HPER 1954-1972, 1973

  29. Wellness Center (pamphlet, poster, groundbreaking invitation and program), 2000, 2007

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