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Gymkana records

 Collection 0166-UA

Gymkana, an exhibition gymnastics troupe, was established by Dr. David A. Field at the University of Maryland in 1946. While they have always encouraged a healthy lifestyle, in 1985 troupe members formally pledged to remain drug, tobacco, and alcohol free, and to promote that lifestyle to their audiences. They perform at local schools and Maryland basketball games, and conclude with a home show every spring. The troupe is open to all University of Maryland students of all (or no) ability levels. Gymkana remains one of the oldest groups of its kind in the United States. This collection contains photographs, slides, negatives, scrapbooks, home show programs, newspaper clippings, posters, film and memorabilia. A preliminary inventory is available.

Dates

  • 1946-2001

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open for research.

Duplication and Copyright Information

Photocopies of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Please see our Duplication of Materials policy for more information. Queries regarding publication rights and copyright status of materials within this collection should be directed to the appropriate curator.

Extent

28.50 Linear Feet

Title
Guide to the Gymkana records
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212