Bucknell University, Tustin Gymnasium Records
Scope and Contents
The records of Tustin Gymnasium are arranged alphabetically by folder title and range from 1891 to 1908. The records include a report and a ledger. The ledger includes records of the physical attributes of male students and prescribed exercise.
Dates
- Creation: 1891-1908
Creator
- Bucknell University. Tustin Gymnasium (Creator, Organization)
Language
Materials are in English.
Assess Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Usage Restrictions
The materials in this collection may be protected under copyright law and may only be used for educational, teaching, and research purposes. If the intended use is beyond these purposes, it is the responsibility of the user to obtain the appropriate permissions by contacting Special Collections/University Archives at the Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA.
Administrative History
Tustin Gymnasium was erected in 1890 with funds raised from alumni and friends and dedicated to the memory of Dr. Francis Wayland Tustin. The building was used to provide physical training for male students. The Gymnasium of the Institute provided physical training for female students. The directors of Tustin Gymnasium made and recorded physical examinations of male students and suggested exercise for physical development. Students were required to exercise in the gymnasium during the winter term.
Extent
1.71 Linear Feet ((1) 2.5 inch document box, (1) 18 x 3 x 13 inch box)
Arrangement
Records are arranged alphabetically by folder title and chronologically within the folders.
Separated Materials
Photographs may be housed with the Special Collections/University Archives Photograph Collection.
- Title
- Bucknell University, Tustin Gymnasium Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Eir Danielson
- Date
- 2017 March 23
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bucknell University Special Collections/University Archives Repository
028 Bertrand Library
Bucknell University
One Dent Drive
Lewisburg PA 17837 United States US
570-577-3101
570-577-3313 (Fax)
scua@bucknell.edu