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Howard Cann Collection

Call Number

MC.127

Date

1915-1991, inclusive

Creator

Cann, Howard

Extent

1 Linear Feet
in 3 flat boxes

Language of Materials

Materials are primarily in English.

Abstract

Howard Cann coached basketball for thirty-five years at New York University, from 1923-1958.

Biographical Note

Howard Goodsell Cann was a college basketball and football player, and an Olympic shot putter. He coached basketball for thirty-five years at New York University, from 1923-1958. Materials in this collection include certificates, awards, and diplomas from various athletic associations honoring Cann's career as an athlete and coach. There are also certificates of honor from Cann's naval service and an American flag.

Arrangement

This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.

Scope and Contents

These materials contain mainly certificates, awards and diplomas from various athletic associations honoring Howard Cann's career as an athlete and coach. Included as well are certificates of honor from Cann's naval service and an American flag.

Subjects

Conditions Governing Access

Access to the Howard Cann Collection is restricted until materials are arranged and described by an archivist.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Howard Cann Collection; MC 127; box number; folder number or item identifier; New York University Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Collection processed by

Jennifer E. Neal

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-02-06 14:27:51 -0500.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Finding aid written in English

Revisions to this Guide

July 2019: Updated by Jennifer E. Neal to incorporate materials being sent offsite in 2019

Repository

New York University Archives

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American flag, undated

Box: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Box: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Framed Photo of Julius Silver Institute of Bio-Medical Engineering Sciences, Technio City, Haifa, undated

Flat-File-Folder: 4 Right (Material Type: Mixed Materials)

Scope and Contents

ID Number: 456. Description: Color portrait of the Silver building, matted with silver frame. Creator/Donor/Subject: Julius Silver.

New York University Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
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New York, NY 10012