University of Virginia football players photographs, 1920/1961

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16049, University of Virginia football players photographs, Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Summary

Extent:
0.03 Cubic Feet One folder in a legal document box BW 3.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

MSS 16049, University of Virginia football players photographs, Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia

Background

Scope and content:

University of Virginia football players photographs, 0.03 cubic feet, includes photographs of Bill Luke, captain of the 1928 football team (photo 1927); John Sloan, captain and quarterback (1929); John Leys (1933); Ken Morton (1933); Stephen Davenport (1935); and Wesley L. Harris (1961) Included is an original press photograph of the UVA football players, filmed by Pathe, Fox and International news during team training "Rocking the Boat-Back."

Biographical / historical:

Football player, Wesley L. Harris was trying to become the first African American to make varsity football at the University of Virginia. (1961) He was also an honors students in engineering. Bill Luke was Captain of the 1928 UVA football team. John Sloan was the 1929 UVA Captain and quarterback. John Leys and Ken Morton were in the end position, 1933, November 28. John Leys was also All American Nominee and Captain of the team in 1935. Steven Davenport was center 1935.

Acquisition information:
This collection was purchased from Crown Collectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia on October 30, 2015
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard