Kinderfather, Kathleen, Papers, 1977-1986 (C3833)

13 folders

INTRODUCTION

The papers of Kathleen Kinderfather consist of bylaws, correspondence, ephemera, meeting agenda, membership lists, minutes, and press releases. Dr. Kinderfather was involved with the formation and activities of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and later the founding of the Missouri Foundation for Health, Fitness, and Sport.

DONOR INFORMATION

The papers were donated to the University of Missouri by Kinderfather on 8 December 1986 (Accession No. 4751).

HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Governor's Council on Physical Fitness was first proposed in 1977 to encourage the improvement of the health of the state's citizens. The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport had been established in 1956 and thirteen states had established state councils. Missouri's was established in 1982. Dr. Kathleen Kinderfather, Professor of Physical Education at Harris Stowe State College, was a member of the council from its beginning until 1986. She assisted the council in establishing the Show-Me State Games in 1986.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

These papers show the development of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and the development of the Show-Me State Games. Arranged chronologically, Kinderfather collected these papers while on the council from 1982 to 1986. The papers consist of bylaws, correspondence, ephemera, meeting agenda, membership lists, minutes, and press releases. There are a few notes on the minutes and little correspondence.

FOLDER LIST

f. 11977-1979
f. 21982 May-August
f. 31982 October-1983 April
f. 41983 May-August
f. 51983 August-October
f. 61983 November-1984 July
f. 71984 July-November
f. 81984 December-1985 January
f. 91985 January-July
f. 101985 August
f. 111985 August-October
f. 121985 October-1986 June
f. 13n.d.

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