Henry Tavener Papers

Collection

Identifier: M292

Staff Only

Abstract

This collection follows the DU college football team from the years of 1927 to 1936. Many pages of a scrapbook contain some newspaper clippings and photographs of Henry Tavener (b 1914?), but mostly of other DU alumnae playing different sports. The scrapbook pages also contain memorabilia from away games and football programs. There are also several reels of film of DU college football games filmed in the 1920's and 1930's.

Dates

1927-1957

Creator

Tavener, Henry (Person)

Extent

2 Linear Feet (1 record box, 1 13"x17" flat box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

Newspaper clippings and photocopies of newspaper clippings, mostly featuring DU college football player Henry "Toughy" Tavener, but also touching on other players and some highlights of the DU college football team from the years of 1927 to 1936. Many pages of a scrapbook contain some newspaper clippings and photographs of Henry Tavener, but mostly of other DU alumnae playing different sports. The scrapbook pages also contain memorabilia from away games. There are also several reels of film of DU college football games filmed in the 1920's and 1930's.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in six series: 1. Football Programs, 1934; 2. Photographs, 1933; 3. Photocopies, 1932-1934; 4. Newspaper Clippings, 1932-1952; 5. Scrapbook Pages - Newspaper Clippings, 1934-1936; 6. Reels of Film - Football Games, 1934.