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Alexander Memorial Coliseum Visual Materials

 Collection
Identifier: VAC369
Abstract

This collection contains images related to Alexander Memorial Coliseum.

Dates: ca. 1950-ca. 1979

Ella Cliff Kiser Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS101
Abstract

Ella Cliff Kiser, a young woman who lived on Spring Street and attended Georgia Tech's baseball and football games, kept a scrapbook documenting those teams from 1910 through 1912.

Dates: 1910-1912

Georgia Tech Football Programs and Guides

 Collection
Identifier: UP001
Abstract

This collection brings together all of the published football programs, media guides, prospectuses, and other printed material published by Georgia Tech on the football program at the Institute.

Dates: 1919-2008

Golden Tornado Collection

 Collection
Identifier: UA414
Abstract

This collection consists of several copies of a booklet titled "Georgia Tech's Golden Tornado: Champions 1928," as well as newspaper clippings on the subject of the 1928 Tech Yellow Jackets football team. A photograph of the 1920 team is also included.

Dates: 1920-1928

Harold A. Faisst Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS086
Abstract

Harold A. “Dutch” Faisst was an outstanding Georgia Tech athlete, who played on the 1929 Rose Bowl football team. A member of the Class of 1930, he worked for the Aluminum Company of America after graduation. The scrapbook includes newspaper clippings, 1929 Rose Bowl memorabilia, souvenirs, and photographs. Some loose correspondence is also included.

Dates: ca. 1926-1930

Rose Bowl (1929) Game Chart

 Collection
Identifier: MS436
Abstract

This collection consists of a single diagram detailing the plays of the 1929 Rose Bowl game.

Dates: ca. 1929

William A. Alexander Memorial Coliseum Campaign Records

 Collection
Identifier: UA037
Abstract

The idea for the Alexander Memorial Coliseum as a living memorial to William A. Alexander, longtime football coach and athletic association director, was conceived shortly after his death in April 1950. These records document the fundraising activities of the volunteer corps that set out to raise $1.5 million in three months.

Dates: 1950-1956

William A. Alexander Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS145
Abstract William A. Alexander graduated from Georgia Tech in 1912, in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he became a mathematics instructor and assistant football coach for Tech under John Heisman. In 1920, he assumed the title of head football coach until his retirement in 1944, but continued his duties as Athletic Director until his death in 1950. Alexander is remembered for his numerous wins as head football coach and taking his team to four major football bowl games. These papers include...
Dates: 1918-1964 (bulk 1922-1958); Majority of material found within 1922 - 1958