Wilford S. Bailey Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials spanning the entire career of Dr. Wilford S. Bailey. These documents include materials from the beginning of his career as a veterinary pathology professor and researcher at Auburn, to his interim presidency, to his presidency of the NCAA, to his work on his book Athletics and Academe. The bulk of this collection is materials pertaining to Dr. Bailey's teaching and research and his time as President of the NCAA.
Dates
- Majority of material found within 1942-1990; Bulk 1957-90
Conditions Governing Access
open
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Bailey was born in 1921 in Sommerville, Alabama. He earned his D.V.M.in 1942 and M.S. in 1946 from A.P.I. In 1950 he earned his Sc.D. from John Hopkins University. He first began teaching as am instructor at the A.P.I School of Veterinary Medecine in 1942. From the time until his retirement from Auburn University in 1992, he held several teaching and administrative position, including interim president from 1983 to 1984. He was also involved in the NCAA, serving as its president from 1987 to 1988.
Extent
17.95 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Guide to the Wilford S. Bailey Papers
- Author
- Processed by: Javan Frazier, John Hardin, Kayla Barrett, Jimmie G. Purvis, Debbie Fletcher, Paul Martin
- Date
- 06/21/2001, 05/19/1998, 07/14/1993, 03/03/1993, 12/09/1992, 07/15/1991, 04/15/1991, 09/26/1990, 09/07/1990
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- English
- Script of description
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Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
