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Sports and physical education, 1914-1959

 Sub-Series — Box: CLX-A-1625
Identifier: Coll-1972/2/1

Scope and Contents

This section contains the following textbooks:

  1. Niels Bukh, Primary Gymnastics. The Basis of Rational Physical Development, 3rd ed. (London: Mathuen & Co., 1930) (2 copies)
  2. H. M. Coulson, Your Living Body, Book II (London: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons)
  3. Booklet: K.T.G - Coach Yourself Series - Centre-Forward (Dewsbury: Terry & Nephew, 1959)
  4. Richardt Pederson, Alfred Andreassen, Primary Gymnastics for Boys, English Edition (Glasgow: P. E. Publications, 1934)
  5. Marjorie G. Davies, M. Storr, The "Con Moto" Rythmic Series. Handbook - Infants (London: University of London Press, 1937)
  6. Cicely M. Read, Beatrice Jones, Vaulting for Women and Girls (Revised and Enlarged), published by Ling Physical Education Association, undated.
  7. A. & Mrs Alexander, British Physical Education for Girls (London and Edinburgh: MacDougall's Educational Co.)
  8. Herbert Leather, A Book of National Games (London and Glasgow: Blackie & Sons, 1914)
  9. D. G. A. Lowe, A. E. Porritt Athletics, 2nd ed. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1932)
  10. Winifred I. Warren One Hundred Games and Activities (London: University of London Press Ltd., 1938)
  11. Mark Sugden, Gerry Hollis, Rugger...Do it This Way (London: John Murray, 1946)
  12. John R. Hatcher, Purposeful Enjoyment (Leeds: E. J. Arnolds & Sons) c. 1950s
  13. Margaret Laing, Games and Activities for Infants (Leeds: E. J. Arnolds & Sons, 1946)
  14. Some Aspects of Physique in Boys and Girls: an investigation carried out by R. E. Roper, M.A., M.Ed., on behalf of The Research Board for the Correlation of medical Science and Physical Education.

Dates

  • Creation: 1914-1959

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

The file and the textbooks are open for consultation (please contact the repository in advance). Tthe audiotapes are not currently accessible for technical reasons.

Extent

14 Volumes

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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