Martin (John) collection, 1975-2007

Collection context

Summary

Title:
John Martin collection
Dates:
1975-2007
Creators:
Martin, John
Abstract:
This collection contains apparel, memorabilia, and photographs collected by John Martin during his tenure as Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at the University of San Diego.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, John Martin collection, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains apparel, memorabilia, and photographs collected by John Martin during his tenure as Volleyball Coach and Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations at the University of San Diego. Apparel includes baseball caps from various sports and events, jerseys, team jackets, and event t-shirts. Memorabilia includes koozies, posters, towels, plaques, certificates, and awards. Photographs and film reel of volleyball games are included.

Biographical / historical:

John Martin began working at the University of San Diego in 1975 as the volleyball coach. He coached the volleyball team to a fourth place finish at the AIAW (Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) Nationals in 1976. In September 1978 he began also serving as Director of Recreation. Martin continued his position as volleyball coach through 1989. He later became the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations. In 2003, Martin was honored for 25 years of service and received an Employee of the Year award.

Acquisition information:
Gift of John Martin, June 2018.
Processing information:

This collection was processed by Ashley Toutain in 2018.

Arrangement:

Materials are arranged in boxes according to type and size for appropriate preservation.

Physical description:
10 oversize boxes, (20 linear feet)
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Ashley Toutain
Date Prepared:
© 2018
Date Encoded:

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

[Folder Title], Box # Folder #, John Martin collection, Copley Library, University of San Diego, Archives and Special Collections.

Location of this collection:
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110 2492, US
Contact:
(619) 260-2730