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ARCHIVAL AND MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS

Basketball

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Luke A. Johnsos (1905-1984) Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/143
Overview This collection contains newspaper articles, magazines, photographs, and other biographical material pertaining to the athletic and coaching careers of Northwestern University alumnus Luke Johnsos. Once a three sport athlete at Northwestern, Johnsos went on to play professional football and coach for the Chicago Bears where he became known as the “Press Box Quarterback.”
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Luke A. Johnsos (1905-1984) Collection

Dan Peterson (1936- ) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/142
Overview This collection contains biographical information, magazines, newspaper articles, and books pertaining to the basketball coaching career of Dan Peterson. A Northwestern University alumnus, Peterson began coaching youth basketball in Evanston, Illinois, and eventually became a renowned coach in international professional basketball, best known for his career in the Italian basketball league.
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / Dan Peterson (1936- ) Papers

James P. Pitts (1944- ) Papers, (1961-2013)

 Collection
Identifier: 31/6/196
Overview The James P. Pitts Papers fill 5 boxes, and contain Pitts’ writings, awards, and a scrapbook and jersey from his time in college. James P. Pitts (1944- ) is a sociologist, educator, and former university dean and vice president. Pitts received his B.A. in Political Science and M.A., and Ph.D. in Sociology from Northwestern University. His collection spans the years 1961 to 2013 and contains newspaper clippings, press releases, CVs, correspondences, and published work.
Found in: Northwestern University Archives / James P. Pitts (1944- ) Papers, (1961-2013)