Marguerite A. Clifton papers, -1972 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

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Collection Overview

Title: Marguerite A. Clifton papers, -1972

Primary Creator: Clifton, Marguerite A.

Extent: 1.0 Folders

Subjects: Purdue University--Faculty, Women's Archives at Purdue University

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Folder contains items from the 58th Convention of Midwest District of AAHPER, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1972, the year Marguerite Clifton was president.

Biographical Note

Marguerite Clifton was hired in 1964 to become the Head of the Department of Physical Education for Women. Before coming to Purdue, Clifton worked as the Chairman of the Undergraduate Men’s and Women’s Physical Education Major Unit at the University of California at Los Angeles. During her time as department head, Clifton worked to improve and promote the field of women’s physical education. She and co-author Hope Smith agreed to donate one-third of the royalties from their book, Introduction to Human Movement, to expand the Department of Physical Education for Women. In addition, Clifton also served as the president of the American Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

Subject/Index Terms

Purdue University--Faculty
Women's Archives at Purdue University

Administrative Information

Repository: Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation: MSF 92, Marguerite A. Clifton Papers, Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries

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Folder 1: American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation 58th Convention Items, 1972

Program for the 58th Convention, Midwest District of AAHPER, Indianapolis Hilton, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 9, 10, 11, 1972.

Program for Dance Section, Midwest District - A.A.H.P.E.R., Demonstration of International Folk Dance, Modern Dance, and Square Dance, presented by Women's Physical Education Department, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, Saturday, March 11, 1972

Itenerary for Midwest District A.A.H.P.E.R. Convention, March 9, 10, 11, 1972.

Listing of past presidents of A.A.H.P.E.R., Midwest District.