Title: UW-Milwaukee Dept. of Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education Records
Inclusive Dates: 1956-1980

Creator:

• University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dept. of Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education. Office of the Chairperson

Call Number: UWM Archival Collection 21

Quantity: .8 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Miscellaneous records of the Dept. of Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education (PERHE) and its predecessor from 1956 to 1980. Most of the records date from the 1970s and appear to have been created or compiled by the department's chairperson. Included within the collection are records created by Chairmen Herman Kluge and Ward K. Gates. One file contains correspondence of the department's chairperson documenting the changes in staffing, space needs, and the curriculum.

The largest part of the collection is the masters degree program files (1965-1979) which contain proposals and materials documenting the development of a Master of Science in physical education/human kinetics. The collection also contains policies regarding the physical education program, requirements, and reports of the program for teachers. Also included are proposals for offering a major in women's physical education and a major in men's physical education.

Several files in the collection document the planning and administration of the J. Martin Klotsche Center, the physical education building completed in 1977. The files contain correspondence with Michael J. Stolee, dean of the School of Education, regarding the administration and use of the facility. Also included are miscellaneous brochures and an annual report (1977-1978) of the center.

Several files relate to the department's 1976 name change from Physical Education to Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education, as well as materials relating to the department's transfer to the School of Allied Health Professions in 1979.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmac0021

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In 1956, at the time of the merger creating UWM, Herman Kluge was chairman of the Department of Physical Education. In 1976 the department's name was changed to the Dept. of Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education (PERHE). This department was responsible for the administration of the J. Martin Klotsche Center for physical education completed in 1977. Ward K. Gates was chairman of the department at the time the center was built. In 1979 the department transferred from the School of Education to the School of Allied Health Professions.

The files are organized alphabetically by subject, then chronologically.

Citation Guide for Primary Sources

• UW-Milwaukee Athletics Records. UWM Archival Collection 8.

• UW-Milwaukee School of Education Records. UWM Archival Collection 5.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The collection originally consisted of two separate accessions received before 1989.

Processing Information

Christel T. Maass processed the collection at the Archives between February and July 1993.

Box   1 Folder   1	Brochures, 1964-1972, undated
Box   1 Folder   2	Correspondence, 1956-1979
Box   1 Folder   3	Department Minutes, 1971-1972
Box   1 Folder   4	Executive Committee Meeting Minutes, 1977-1979
Box   1 Folder   5	Facilities Usage, 1975-1978
Box   1 Folder   6-7	J. Martin Klotsche Center, 1975-1979
Box   1 Folder   8-10	Masters Degree Program, 1965-1977
Box   2 Folder   1	Masters Degree Program, 1978-1979
Box   2 Folder   2	Name Change for Department of Physical Education, 1975-1976
Box   2 Folder   3	Orientation and Evaluation of Physical Education, undated
Box   2 Folder   4	Physical Education, 1960-1972, undated
Box   2 Folder   5	Physical Education Major, 1957-1961
Box   2 Folder   6-7	Transfer to Allied Health Professions, 1977-1980