COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Series 1:  Subject Files, 1930s-1960s (1 box, 5 folders)

The subject files contain a Celtics of Tennessee Basketball Club” contract, T-Club membership cards, Harvey totem pole correspondence, GTE Academic All-American Awards and a 1965 MTSU football season cartoon record.

Series 2:  Football Programs, 1935-1990s (1 box, 15 folders)

This series includes a number of football programs dating from the 1930s onward. 

Related Materials: 

• The Charles M. “Bubber” Murphy Collection relates to Murphy’s student athletic career at Middle Tennessee State Teacher’s College (1934-1938) as well as his professional career as both athletic coach and athletic director for Middle Tennessee State College and Middle Tennessee State University.  These materials include published articles, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and programs. 

• MTSU’s Sports Hall of Fame focuses on athletics and would likewise serve as a wonderful source to those interested in the university’s athletics history.

Additional Notes:

• The MT Athletics Photograph Collection is housed separately from the main collection.  It is located in the university section of the photograph aisle.