Guide to the San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change MSS-2017-01-24
Alexandra Lynch
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Summer 2017
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0028
special.collections@sjsu.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
SJSU Special Collections & Archives
Title: San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change Records
Identifier/Call Number: MSS-2017-01-24
Physical Description:
2 boxes
(1.2 linear feet) + 2 folders (6 posters)
Includes six posters in two folders.
Date (inclusive): 2016-2017
Abstract: This collection consists of records from the San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social
Change.
Biographical / Historical
The San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change was established in 2017 at San
José State University. It is dedicated to research, analysis, and education at the intersection of sport and society. The
institute's goals include encouraging, creating, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration in highlighting the significance
of sport as a factor in social change.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is assigned to the San José State University Special Collections & Archives. All requests for permission to publish
or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Special Collections. Permission for publication
is given on behalf of the Special Collections & Archives. Copyright restrictions may apply to digital reproductions of the
original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.
Preferred Citation
San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change, MSS-2017-01-24, San Jose State University
Library, Special Collections & Archives
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Alexandra Lynch, April 2017. Series IV. was added by Dana V. Lema in November 2017.
Related Materials
Harry Edwards Collection: Sport, Society, and Social Change. MSS-2016-03-19.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in five series: Series I. Ephemera; Series II. Posters; Series III. Publications and Articles;
Series IV. Textiles; and Series V. Event Materials.
Scope and Contents
The San José State University Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change Records consists of materials related
to this institute. Items in this collection include an advertisement card for RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality),
Words to Action cards and booklet, a Spring/Summer Washington Square Magazine with Harry Edwards on the cover, signed Draymond
Green shoes,a Sidelining Racism t-shirt, and Game Changer poster signed by Harry Edwards advertising a talk organized by the
institute.
University Archives Collection
Record Group 11.3
Bibliography
http://www.sjsu.edu/wordstoaction/about/
Subjects and Indexing Terms
College sports -- California -- San José.
San José State University -- College sports
Series I. Promotional Materials
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Contents
This series consists of ephemeral materials such as advertisement cards.
Box 1, Folder 2
"Words to Action" promotional materials
Series II. Posters
Arrangement
Materials in this series are organized in folders according to size.
Scope and Contents
Materials in this series consist of large format posters primarily of events sponsored by the Institute. Included in this
series is a poster for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico.
drawer 02-11, Folder 2
Game Changer poster, July 20, 2017
drawer 02-11, Folder 2
Words to Action: Gender, Sport and Society Town Hall poster
March 2018
Series III. Publications and Articles
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Scope and Contents
This series consists of publications and articles relating to the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society, and Social Change,
including a Washington Square Magazine with Harry Edwards on the cover.
Series IV. Textiles
Scope and Contents
This series contains a "Sidelining Racism" t-shirt and Draymond Green's signed shoes.
Arrangement
This series is arranged alphabetically.
Box 2
"Sidelining Racism" t-shirt
Series V: Event Materials
Scope and Contents
Materials in this series consists of promotional and handout materials for events and presentations given on behalf of the
Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change. Posters related to these events can be found in Series II.
Box 1, Folder 6
Words to Action: Gender, Sport and Society Town Hall
March 2018
Physical Description: Contains books and magazine articles about Ruthie Bolton and Anne Cribbs