Historically, the University of Iowa offered horseback riding as part of its Women’s Athletics program. This case boasts photographs and other items from the 1920s – 1950s that show students at the University enjoying this physical education offering.
In the case:
Each object in the cases is marked with a corresponding number unless otherwise noted. Items available in the Iowa Digital Library are linked for closer viewing. Missing item numbers below can be found in the photo featuring the other side of this case.
51. “Information on Horseback Riding” mimeographed sheet, ca. 1959
52. “Riding Examination” mimeographed sheets, ca. 1959
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives
53. Homestead On the Range: A Tenderfoot Girl in Wyoming
Pearl Mirich, published 1994
Iowa Women’s Archives
Learn more about Pearl Mirich and her older sister Marie Rumble via this finding aid of the Marie Rumble Papers.
54. Horseback riding, ca. 1950
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives
55. Learning to Ride a Horse, ca. 1950
University of Iowa Department of Physical Education for Women Records, Iowa Women’s Archives