Honoring the Legacy: The Indian Hall of Fame, 1968-03-14

Item — Box: 71, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_71_1_0008

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The text is a series of letters regarding the establishment of an American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame, with Gus Welch as the honorary chairman. The committee aims to recognize the achievements of American Indian athletes in various sports. Welch's involvement in promoting the Hall of Fame and the significance of Carlisle Indian teams in the early 1900s are highlighted. Members of the committee and the criteria for selecting candidates are also mentioned.

Dates

1968-03-14

Creator

James, Overton , 1925-2015 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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