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Ruth McIntosh Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M253

Abstract

This collection contains the cheerleading uniform worn by Ruth McIntosh who in 1939 she became the first female cheerleader at The University of Denver. The newspaper article gives the story of her debut as a cheerleader and the photographs show her in uniform.

Dates

  • 1939

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are primarily in English.

Biographical / Historical

The cheerleading uniform in this collection was worn by Ruth McIntosh who was a student at the University of Denver from 1938-1942. During her sophomore year in 1939 she became the first female cheerleader at DU.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (1 container)

Scope and Contents

This collection contains the first female cheerleading uniform from the University of Denver worn by Ruth McIntosh. It also contains a photocopy of a newspaper article about McIntosh and 2 photographs of her in the uniform.

Arrangement

This collection is unarranged.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Donna Haug, 2006.

Accruals

No further accruals are expected.

Creator

Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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