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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Jun-Nicole Matsushita papers date from 1999 to 2012 and measure 10 linear inches in 2 boxes. The records are arranged in three series: North American Society for Sports History (1999-2004), Help Us Give Slings (2005-2012), and University of Iowa (1999-2007).

The North American Society for Sports History series (1999-2004) contains historical research papers on women in sports Matsushita wrote and published through the North American Society for Sports History (NASSH). Correspondence with NASSH and NASSH pamphlets, along with Matsushita’s notebooks, are also included.

The Help Us Give Slings series (2005-2012) includes promotional materials, budget papers, correspondence, and news articles for the organization Help Us Give Slings (HUGS). Matsushita started HUGS in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami and was able to donate over 3,000 slings to mothers affected by natural disasters. Included in this series are materials related to Matsushita’s doula business.

The University of Iowa series (1999-2007) contains Matsushita’s theses and notes written for her master’s degree in Health, Leisure, and Sports. Also included are materials and CDs about Matsushita’s participation in the University of Iowa’s Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women event in 2007.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999-2012

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The records are open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 10 linear inches (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository

Contact:
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University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
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