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Football practice in front of Samford Hall, circa 1893

 File — Box: IV B, Folder: IV B 3759 a, b
Identifier: IV B 3759 a,b

Scope and Contents

Two faded black-and-white photographic prints on cardboard showing 10 and 11 men playing football in front of Samford Hall. Notes on the back of the boards identifty one of the players as Sydney Leach, who was a student here from 1891-1894. The prints are 8 by 6 inches.

Dates

  • circa 1893

Extent

From the Collection: 64 Cubic Feet (approximate)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The photographs were purchased at a yard sale in Atlanta, Georgia, and donated to Auburn in November 2021.

Related Materials

See also IV B 755 for a duplicate photograph.

Repository Details

Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository

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