Nicolaas Moolenijzer Papers
Collection
Identifier: UNMA-055
Scope and Contents
The Nicolaas Moolenijzer Papers span the years 1882-1992 with the bulk of the collection falling in the 1960-1980 time period. The papaers are a collection of research by Moolenijzer on various aspects of sports and physical education globally, with a specific emphasis on the Austrian School of 'Natural' Gymnastics developed by Dr. Margarete Streicher in Vienna during the interwar period. The collection also includes notable contributions to physical education by Karl Gaulhofer and Adalbert Slama. The papers include articles about Dr. Streicher and her methods, transcripts and recordings of interviews between Moolenijzer and Streicher, essays and articles written by Streicher, and general correspondences between Streicher and Moolenijzer. The collection also features lecture notes on the history of physical education, photographs, microfilm, negatives, and J.C.F. Guts Muths' contributions to the development of physical education in Europe in the 18th Century.
The collection is organized into four series: Dr. Margarete Streicher, Nicolaas Moolenijzer, International and General Sports and Sports History, and Audio-Visual. Each series is further organized into subgroups for easier navigation. The Dr. Margarete Streicher series is grouped into early work, essays about Streicher, Moolenijzer recordings and correspondences, and contributions to Austrian physical education. The Nicolaas Moolenijzer series is grouped into early work, lecture notes arranged alphabetically, J.C.F. Guts Muths, and educators. The International and General Sports and Sports History series is organized into countries arranged alphabetically, international sports, and individual sports arranged alphabetically. The Audio-Visual series is grouped into magazines and newspapers arranged chronologically, miscellaneous, photographs, and countries arranged alphabetically.
The collection is organized into four series: Dr. Margarete Streicher, Nicolaas Moolenijzer, International and General Sports and Sports History, and Audio-Visual. Each series is further organized into subgroups for easier navigation. The Dr. Margarete Streicher series is grouped into early work, essays about Streicher, Moolenijzer recordings and correspondences, and contributions to Austrian physical education. The Nicolaas Moolenijzer series is grouped into early work, lecture notes arranged alphabetically, J.C.F. Guts Muths, and educators. The International and General Sports and Sports History series is organized into countries arranged alphabetically, international sports, and individual sports arranged alphabetically. The Audio-Visual series is grouped into magazines and newspapers arranged chronologically, miscellaneous, photographs, and countries arranged alphabetically.
Dates
- 1882 - 1992
- Majority of material found within 1960 - 1980
Creator
- Moolenijzer, Nicolaas (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.
Biographical / Historical
Nicolaas Moolenijzer was a Physical Education professor at the University of New Mexico. He was originally from Amsterdam, Netherlands. He was born on February 14th, 1922, and died on January 15, 1992 in New Mexico.
Dr. Margarete Streicher was a developer of modern natural gymnastics in Vienna, Austria. She was born in Graz, Austria on April 9, 1891 and died in Vienna, Austria on February 1, 1985.
Dr. Margarete Streicher was a developer of modern natural gymnastics in Vienna, Austria. She was born in Graz, Austria on April 9, 1891 and died in Vienna, Austria on February 1, 1985.
Extent
3.5 Cubic Feet (4 Boxes)
Language of Materials
English
German
Dutch; Flemish
French
Spanish; Castilian
Abstract
Nicolaas Moolenijzer was a Physical Education professor at the University of New Mexico. This collection primarily pertains to the Austrian School of 'Natural' Gymnastics created by Dr. Margarete Streicher in Vienna, Austria during the interwar period. The collection features essays, articles, photographs, and lecture notes exploring the history, progression, and implementation of physical education in various educational institutions globally.
Creator
- Moolenijzer, Nicolaas (Person)
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Nicolaas Moolenijzer Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Amber Lane
- Date
- October 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
cswrref@unm.edu
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
cswrref@unm.edu