Columbia University Archives
 

Leo Ward memorabilia, 1935-2003

Summary Information

Abstract

This collection contains Columbia University football memorabilia collected by former player Leo Ward, Columbia College Class of 1952.

At a Glance

Call No.: UA#0116
Bib ID 15007080 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Ward, Leo L.
Title Leo Ward memorabilia, 1935-2003
Physical Description 3 linear feet (1 record carton, 1 oversize box and 3 film reels)
Language(s) English .
Access You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located offsite. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions. However, the RBML cannot provide access to original time-based media material which has not been first been reformatted for preservation. Researchers are welcome to examine archival time-based media items and decide whether they wish to place an order for Audio/Video reformatting. If copyright and/or condition restrictions apply, it may not be possible to digitize a requested item. Please note that A/V reformatting is handled by an outside vendor and typically takes 6-8 weeks.

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series: Series I. Leo Ward memorabilia.

Description

Scope and Contents

This collection contains team photographs, cartoons, pennants, programs and other publications, correspondence, film reels and newspaper clippings primarily related to Columbia football collected by Leo Ward, Columbia College Class of 1952.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Conditions Governing Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located offsite. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions. However, the RBML cannot provide access to original time-based media material which has not been first been reformatted for preservation. Researchers are welcome to examine archival time-based media items and decide whether they wish to place an order for Audio/Video reformatting. If copyright and/or condition restrictions apply, it may not be possible to digitize a requested item. Please note that A/V reformatting is handled by an outside vendor and typically takes 6-8 weeks.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Leo Ward memorabilia; Box and Folder; University Archives, Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Related Materials

Additional Columbia football materials can be found in the Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education records, 1890-2015 (UA#0211), Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education negatives, 1932-1963 (UA#0319), Historical subject files (UA#0002), and the Lou Little papers (MS#0791).

Accruals

No additions are expected.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of David A. Ward, February 2009.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Athletics Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
College students Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Columbia University -- Football Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Football Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Little, Lou, 1893-1979 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical Note

A Pennsylvania All-State football team player as a high school senior from Pottsville, PA, Leo Ward was recruited to play football at Columbia. Ward played under the legendary Coach Lou Little as defensive halfback and later defensive end. He recalled team pep talks by former President Dwight Eisenhower, then university president. As a senior, he coached of the lightweight or 150-pound football team.

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Series I. Leo Ward memorabilia, 1935-2003


Alumni materials



Box 1 Folder 1 Light Blue of '52 chain letter (copies), 1953-1954

(Copies of letters, made in the 1990s, of a chain letter sent around/shared by the former fellow team members after graduation.)


Box 1 Folder 2 Homecoming reunion correspondence, 1971


Box 1 Folder 3 Class of 1952 25th anniversary reunion at Arden House, 1977 May

(includes program, newsletter, directory, class lists, etc.)


Box 1 Folder 4 Light Blue reunions, 1990s-2000s

(includes photographs and class contact information)


Artwork



Box 2 Folder 3 Leo Ward caricature, "Leo the Lion", circa 1950

(Drawing in color)


Box 2 Folder 4 Leo Ward portrait, 1952

(Charles T?, charcoal)



Box 1 Folder 16 Leo Ward caricature, "Leo the Lion", 1993

(Black ink line drawing)


Correspondence


Box 1 Folder 6 Columbia University, 1935-1950

(Certificate of vaccinations, admissions letter, transcripts)


Box 1 Folder 7 General, 1970-1973

(Centennial Football Banquet seating chart, letter from Lou Little, and a letter to President McGill re: Columbia's next football coach)


Film reels



Box 3 Film reel, unidentified, undated



Box 4 Film reel, unidentified, undated



Box 5 Film reel, unidentified, undated


Memorabilia



Box 2 Folder 8 Blood Bowl Championship rosters and plays, 1950 May

(Muldoon's Reds vs. Nork's Shenandoah Blues)


Box 2 Folder 1 Columbia University pennants, undated


Box 2 Folder 7 Columbia and Cornell football team rosters and school songs laminated sheet, 1950



Box 1 Folder 5 Commemorative ticket, 1984 September 22

(Dedication of the Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at Baker Field)



Box 2 Folder 6 Varsity "C" certificates, 1949-1950



Box 1 Folder 8 Newspaper clippings, 1946-1987

(Mostly Columbia football-related, but also includes materials from Ward's high school days in Pottsville, PA)


Photographs


Box 1 Folder 9 Columbia football, 1949-1951



Box 2 Folder 5 Columbia football team, 1949-1951

(Enlargements of team photos)



Box 1 Folder 10 Leo Ward, 1949-1951


Publications


Box 1 Folder 12 Columbia football game programs, 1949-1950


Box 1 Folder 11 Columbia football record book/media guide, 1951


Box 1 Folder 14 "Jester", 1951 April


Box 1 Folder 13 "Lines on Lions", 1949-1986, 4 items


Box 1 Folder 15 Directory of Columbia University Alumni Residing in the State of Connecticut, 1969



Box 2 Folder 2 Scrapbook, 1951-1952

(Newspaper clippings)


Box 2 Sweater, circa 1950

(Off-white wool cardigan with light blue "C" by the front left pocket)