Kittie Blakemore Papers, 1969/1990

Access and use

Location of collection:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6069
1549 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26506
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lori Hostuttler
Phone: (304) 293-3536
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No special access restriction applies.

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Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Kittie Blakemore Papers, A&M 5274, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia

Summary

Extent:
0.21 Linear Feet 1 document case, 2.5 in.
Creator:
West Virginia University. Athletics
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Kittie Blakemore Papers, A&M 5274, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia

Background

Scope and content:

Papers relating to the life and career of West Virginia University women's atheltics trailblazer Kittie Blakemore. Kittie Blakemore is most well known for spearheading the formation of what would later become the Women's Athletics program at WVU alongside Dr. Wincie Ann Carruth after the introduction of Title IX by the federal government in 1972, which guarantees equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of sex or gender. Blakemore also started coaching women's basketball at WVU in 1973. Materials include reports and work-related correspondence written by Blakemore, as well as older athletic promotional posters and programs detailing some of the events that Blakemore was involved in, such as various physical health clinics for athletics and local high school volleyball tournaments. Also contains business correspondence dated until 1990 pertaining to the School of Physical Education during her tenure as Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Development at WVU. Blakemore retired from coaching in 1992, from her position as Assistant Director in 1997, and she died in Warrenton, VA in 2020. A highlight of the collection is the original "Proposal for an Intercollegiate Athletic Program for Women" at WVU from 1972.

Acquisition information:
Transfer from West Virginia University Athletics Department, 2022.
Physical location:
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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