Correspondence - Sporting Goods Manufacturers, 1954-1960
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Content Note
From the Collection:
The Ralph Douglass papers contain materials related to Douglass’ work to create and gain NCAA approval for a new numerical font, Modern Gothic, to be used on football jerseys as a more legible alternative to the block font. Douglass argued his font could be more easily spotted and read by fans, journalists, people watching games on television, and especially in blurred photographs. The collection contains correspondence, news clippings, stencils, copyright information, advertisements, and an interview transcript. Also included are photographs of Modern Gothic used on football jerseys during games as well as a side by side comparison of fonts.
Dates
- 1954-1960
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Cubic Feet (1 Box)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451