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Accession #MC2008/53
TopicSpartan Mascot
KeywordsAthletics, Sports, Physical Education,
TitleHistory of the Mascot, "Sami Spartan"
LocationMC General File: Spartan Mascot
CitationHistory of the Mascot, "Sami Spartan", MC2008/53, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana.
AccessResearchers are responsible for determining copyright status of archived materials where this is relevant to their intended use of the materials.
ProvenanceUnknown, in Archives prior to April 2006.
Scope and Content

The history behind "Sami Spartan."

1. One copy of a newpaper article.

Date of Accession20 March 2008
Bio History NoteThe article is from the Pharos-Tribune, Logansport.  The College's mascot was introduced through President Parker Marden.  The idea of obtaining a mascot belonged to Sami Bradfield and she went on to raise money to purchase a costume.  She donned the suit and took on the role of Sami Spartan.
Archivist Note

Description prepared 20 March 2008 by Jeanine M. Wine.

 


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