Gold Medal Club 1971

Congratulations to the Class of 1971 from each of us at the University of Kansas Libraries. To honor the golden anniversary of your graduation, KU Libraries present this digital exhibition of memorabilia from your time on the KU campus. With a variety of photographs and digitized materials from the University Archives, we hope you will be transported back in time to remember your years on the Hill. 

The tabs at the top of this page will guide you through memories of student life, homecoming, commencement, and the political unrest and activism that was so impactful for our campus.

This is an online exhibit from spring 2021. The exhibit was created by Molly Herring, Associate Archivist, University Archives, Kenneth Spencer Research Library.

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Athletics scrapbook pertaining to Professor Barnjum, 1864-1909

Page of news clippings and flyer on James Naismith and the invention of basketball Page 57, titled “James Naismith, 1890”

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McGill University Archives

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McGill University football team, including James Naismith

McGill University football team, including James Naismith (middle row, far right). Inscribed on verso: #25 McGill Football Team, which played…

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McGill University Archives

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James Naismith, Director of Gymnasium

James Naismith, Director of Gymnasium
Inscribed on recto in pen and ink: Dr. James Naismith / Director of Gymnasium / 1883-93 [sic]
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McGill University Archives

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Dr. James Naismith

Dr. Naismith in one of many publicity photos taken by University photographer and good friend, Duke D’Ambra, 1932?

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KU University Archives, 66/22, 1932?

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James Naismith and Phog Allen

The father of basketball with the father of basketball coaching, Phog Allen. Photo taken in 1932 by Duke D’Ambra

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KU University Archives, 66/22, 1932