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  • Collection: "M" Award (Values and Honors)

Women's and Men's Varsity Jackets

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Comparison of the women's and men's jackets. The women's jackets were distributed from 1975-1992.

WAA Head Says Michigan Is Not Ready For Women's Intercollegiate Athletics

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Article ca. 1927 illuminating the debate within the WAA whether the organization should strive for varsity.

WAA 'M' Insignia

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WAA pamphlet with the 'M' insignia printed on the cover.

Szady Examines M She Stands to WIn

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Newspaper clipping from the Ann Arbor new showing Sheryl Szady holding the 'M' jacket after a vote by the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Riflewoman with 'M' Award Sweater

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An athlete of the WAA wears the 'M' sweater, the highest award of the organization.

Revised 'M' Awards

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The revised 'M' awards of the WAA.

John Orr to Don Canham

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Letter from basketball coach John Orr to Athletic Director Don Canham concerning the possibility of women athletes getting the 'M' award.

Fencer with 'M' Award Sweater

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Fencer of the WAA wearing the 'M' sweater, the highest award of the organization.

Bo Schembechler to Don Canham

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Letter from football coach Bo Schembechler to Athletic Director Don Canham concerning the distribution of the 'M' award to women athletes.

Basketball Player with 'M' Sweater Award

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Basketball player of the WAA wearing the 'M' sweater, the highest award of the organization.