Division of Athletics and Recreation Records

Collection

Identifier: U300

Staff Only

Abstract

The Division of Athletics and Recreation (formerly Department of Athlietcs, then Department of Athletics and Recreation) is an administrative unit within the University of Denver (DU) that manages collegiate athletics and recreational activities for DU students. The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation, and serves as the liaison between DU's coaches and student-athletes, and the national, regional, and local media. This collection contains records reflecting these activities. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Dates

1884-2017

Creator

University of Denver. Division of Athletics and Recreation. Media Relations (Organization)

Digital Repository

Division of Athletics and Recreation Records

Extent

245.04 Linear Feet (618 containers, 13 wrapped objects)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

The bulk of the records in this collection have been generated by the Media Relations unit, which is an administrative unit within the University of Denver Division of Athletics and Recreation. These records include: media guides, game programs, team rosters, press releases, photographs, and related promotional materials.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into eleven series: 1. Athletics and Recreation Photographs, 1891-2007; 2. Men's Basketball Records; 3. Men's Football Records; 4. Legacy Working Files; 5. Publications; 6. Working Files, 1936-1999; 7. Athletics and Recreation Audio and Video Recordings; 8. Athletics and Recreation Memorabilia; 9. Athletics and Recreation Digital Objects; 10. Men's Hockey Records, 1962-2017; 11. Athletics and Recreation Marketing.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of initial accession unknown, subsequent accruals from the Division of Athletics and Recreation and its Media Relations unit

Accruals

Further accruals are expected.

Related Materials

Related materials providing audio and visual of University of Denver Athletics and Recreation can be found in collection U302: Electronic Media and Sponsorship Records. Additional materials including three dimensional objects can be found in collection U204: University of Denver Memorabilia.