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Title: Victor Rodriguez PapersAdd to your cart.
ID: 02/19/ U0205
Primary Creator: Rodriguez, Victor
Extent: 19.0 Boxes
Languages: English

Abstract

A collection of material that document Mr. Rodrguez's athletic career at the University of North Texas.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection of plaques, certificates, letters, and medals that Mr. Rodrguez earned as a track and field athlete at the University of North Texas (then known asNorth Texas State College) in the 1950s.

Biographical Note

Victor Rodríguez (’55) was the first Hispanic scholarship athlete and the first Hispanic letterman in North Texas history.  In his senior year, Rodríguez was the secretary of the Geezles Fraternity, a member of both the Varsity Track and Sprint Medley Relay Teams, and recipient of a track scholarship. He also participated in the Drake Relays and the Two-Mile Relay at Kansas, where his team took first place in both. Rodríguez was also featured in the 1955 Yucca’s “Who’s Who in Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.”

Rodríguez earned a BA in Art Education in 1955, and returned to North Texas State College to earn an MA in Education in 1962. After completing his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Dr. Rodríguez became the first Mexican-American school superintendent in San Antonio, where he was honored with numerous awards during his tenure.

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This collection is not restricted.

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Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

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Administrative Information

Repository: University of North Texas Special Collections
Acquisition Source: Victor Rodrguez
Acquisition Method: Gift
Preferred Citation: Victor Rodriguez Papers, University of North Texas Special Collections
Processing Information: This collection is minimally processed.

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Box and Folder Listing
Box 1: One Plaque, and Two Framed CertificatesBox 2: North Texas Track Blanket, 1950sBox 3: Two PlaquesBox 4: Two Framed CertificatesBox 5: Three PlaquesBox 6: Three PlaquesBox 7: Two PlaquesBox 8: Four Photographs of Victor Participating in Track RacesBox 9: The National School Public Relations Association, Award of Honor Certificate, and a LetterBox 10: Resolution from San Antonio Independent School DistrictBox 11: Signed Chili Dome Poster, 1993Box 12: PlaqueBox 13: Scrapbook with Red Cover, 1948-2003Box 14: Scrapbook with Green Cover, 1949-2004Box 15: Framed Clipping, and Framed 1983 letter from Joseph KrierBox 16: Framed ClippingBox 17: MedalsBox 18: PlaquesBox 19: PlaquesItem 102298: Framed Photograph and VitaItem 102300: Photograph of PortraitItem 102349: Framed Track Medals

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