Identity elements
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Name and location of unit
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1937-1958 (Creation)
Extent
0.8 Cubic feet
Container summary
(2) 5" letter document boxes
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Name of creator
Administrative history
Content and structure elements
Abstract
The Men's Physical Education Association (MPEA) existed to build closer social and professional relationships among physical education students, and to promote a better understanding of physical education as a profession. The Ohio State University, Men's Physical Education Association Records contain administrative records, copies of the group's bimonthly bulletin, and copies of song lyrics; materials date from 1937 to 1958.
Preferred citation
[identification of item], Ohio State University, Men's Physical Education Association Records, RG 44.8, Ohio State University Archives, Ohio State University
Scope and content
The Ohio State University, Men's Physical Education Association Records contain administrative records, copies of the group's bimonthly bulletin, and copies of song lyrics; materials date from 1937 to 1958.
System of arrangement
Materials are arranged in the order received.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
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Conditions governing reproduction
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Languages of the material
English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
English
Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
Immediate source of acquisition
Accession Number UA.1971.0095: source unknown, date unknown; other unknown accessions
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Existence and location of copies
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Biographical / Historical Note
The Men's Physical Education Association (MPEA) was formed in November 1937, and was active through at least 1961; its purpose was to build closer social and professional relationships among physical education students, and to promote a better understanding of physical education as a profession. They also published a bimonthly bulletin that was distributed to students enrolled in physical education majors or minors. The MPEA was open to undergraduate male students working on physical education majors or minors.
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Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Archivist's note
Finding aid written by: Audrey Wimbiscus, 2018 October
Archivist's note
Finding aid prepared by Audrey Wimbiscus
Access points
Subject access points
- Male college students--Social life and customs--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Male college students--Social networks--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Male college students--Societies and clubs--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Physical education and training--Study and teaching (Higher)--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
- Student activities--Ohio--Columbus--20th century
Place access points
Name access points
- Ohio State University--History. (Subject)
- Ohio State University--Students. (Subject)
- Ohio State University. Men's Physical Education Association. (Subject)