State University of New York at Buffalo World University Games, Buffalo, 1993 records
Dates
- 1988-1996
Creator
Terms of Access
State University of New York at Buffalo World University Games, Buffalo, 1993, Records, 1988-1996, are open for research.
University records are public records and once fully processed are generally open to research use. Access to student and personnel records is restricted for 80 years from the date of creation. See reference staff for details. No restrictions on access apply to published records. The restriction of university records is subject to compliance with applicable laws, including the Freedom of Information Act. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the archives' usual procedures unless otherwise specified.
Copyright
Extent
9.0 Linear Feet (7 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box, 2 flat boxes, 1 storage roll)
Overview
Historical Note
The World University Games, also known as Universiade, is an international athletic, educational, and cultural festival held each two years at different International cities since 1959. Organized by International University Sports Federation (FISU), the Summer World University Games consist of 10 compulsory sports and 3 additional sports chosen by the host country.
Summer World University Games XVII were held in Buffalo, New York in July 1993, which was the first time the games held in the United States. The GBAC was formed in 1988 to bid for the Games for Buffalo, and Buffalo was awarded the Games in 1989 by FISU. Ronald Stein, SUNY at Buffalo Vice President for University Advancement and Development, was in charge of the Education and Medical divisions of the games.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in five series: I. World University Games Buffalo, 1993, II. Organizational Committees, III. Other World University Games Buffalo, 1993 Information, IV. Other International Games, and V. World University Games Buffalo, 1993 Press Coverage.
Acquisition Information
Accruals and Additions
Separated Material
- VHS Archives 3/4 Video 166, 147, 148, World Games coverage [videorecording]
Processing Information
- Title
- Finding Aid for the State University of New York at Buffalo World University Games, Buffalo, 1993, records
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by William Offhaus.
- Date
- 2008
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
Repository Details
Part of the University Archives Repository
420 Capen Hall
Buffalo New York 14260-1674 US
716-645-2916
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