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Collection Summary | |
Creator: | Brinegar, David F., 1910- |
Collection Name: | Correspondence Relating to the University of Arizona Polo Team, |
Inclusive Dates: | 1929-1933 |
Physical Description: | .1 linear feet (1 portfolio) |
Abstract: | Typescript and holograph correspondence relating to the polo team and the Southwestern Polo Association. |
Collection Number: | AZ 062 |
Language: | Materials are in English. |
Repository: |
University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu |
The University of Arizona Polo Team began in 1922 under the Department of Military Science and Tactics. The team, using horses belonging to the ROTC program, and being entirely funded by sources outside the University, nevertheless found success in the polo community and became the standing Western Collegiate champions. They were the first University of Arizona team to be invited to a national championship, attending the National Intercollegiate Polo Championships in 1924. Although they did not claim the national title, they continued to succeed and were invited to the nationals again in 1931. Unfortunately, due to World War II and the increasing need by the ROTC for the horses, the team was disbanded in 1942, never to be resurrected.
Typescript and holograph correspondence relating to the polo team and the Southwestern Polo Association. Includes polo score sheets, telegrams, programs and other related material.
There are no restrictions on this collection.
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Additional material related to The University of Arizona Polo Team: AZ 063, AZ 064.
Correspondence Relating to the University of Arizona Polo Team (AZ 062). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.
Acquired as gift, 1958.
Processed by Staff.