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Henry Howard Kafer Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/166

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  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The Henry Howard Kafer collection is comprised of one photograph, depicting the Northwestern University football team of 1904, garments and other textiles. Noteworthy is Kafer’s football jersey, purple wool with leather padding stitched to the shoulders and elbows. Other items include Kafer’s letter sweater, purple with a white block N; his pair of Northwestern football uniform woolen socks; his Class of 1905 cap; and a Northwestern University felt pennant.

Dates

  • ca. 1902-1904

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is stored at a remote campus location and requires two business days advance notice for retrieval. Please contact the McCormick Library at specialcollections@northwestern.edu or 847-491-3635 for more information or to schedule an appointment to view the collection.

Extent

4 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Henry Howard Kafer collection is comprised of one photograph, depicting the Northwestern University football team of 1904, garments and other textiles.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Claire H. Sink, Kafer’s granddaughter, to the Northwestern University Athletics and Recreation Department and then transferred to Northwestern University Archives, November, 2016 (Accession #16-135).

Separated Materials

The 1903 football team photograph has been separated to the Northwestern University Archives photograph collection and filed under: Kafer, Howard.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Henry Howard Kafer Collection
Author
Kevin B. Leonard; June 29, 2017
Date
September 8, 2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Library Details

Library Details

Part of the Northwestern University Archives Repository

https://www.library.northwestern.edu/libraries-collections/mccormick-library/index.html
Contact:
Deering Library, Level 3
1970 Campus Dr.
Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
847-491-3635