Don Wilson Butler University Basketball Scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: MSS077

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of two scrapbooks with newspaper clippings and basketball programs from the Butler Bulldogs’ 1959-1960 and 1961-1962 seasons. It was created by Don Wilson, who played on the Bulldogs then, graduating from Butler with a degree in zoology in 1962.

Dates

Creation: 1959 - 1962

Creator

Wilson, Don (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Historical Note

The Butler basketball program originally competed in the Missouri Valley Conference from 1932 to 1934, the Mid-American Conference from 1946 to 1950, the Indiana Collegiate Conference from 1950 to 1978 (the time period for this collection), the Horizon League from 1979 to 2012, the Atlantic 10 Conference for the 2012–13 season, and are now current members of the Big East.

The Bulldogs reached postseason play for the first time in 1958; their first victory in postseason play came in 1959 when they made it to the National Invitation Tournament Quarterfinals. The Bulldogs first qualified for the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament in 1962. At that time, Tony Hinkle was the coach, later becoming the namesake for the Hinkle Fieldhouse, where the team plays its home games.

Extent

1.35 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection is made up of two scrapbooks focused on Butler basketball; it includes newspaper clippings and basketball programs. Don Wilson played basketball at Butler, graduating with a degree in zoology in 1962.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Don Wilson donated this collection to Butler University Libraries circa 2016 (Accession Number 2020.028).

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