Gymnastics, October 1963 – July 1964
Scope and Contents
This collection reflects Hennessy's coaching career and his efforts to promote the sport of trampoline. It contains information on his USL squads and results of many of the meets in which they participated. The collection also has records reflecting Hennessy's involvement in international organizations.
There is a good deal of material on Hennessy's most successful pupils: Frank Schmitz, Wayne Miller, Leigh Hennessy, and Judi Ann Ford. Ms. Ford reigned as Miss America from 1968-1969.
Jeff Hennessy donated the collection.
Dates
- Other: October 1963 – July 1964
Creator
- From the Collection: Hennessy, Jefferson T. (Jefferson T. Hennessy), 1929-2015 (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (3 feet of materials contained in 8 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031
speccoll@louisiana.edu