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Dean Ecklund and the Tacoma Community College 1970-71 basketball team collection

 Collection
Identifier: M-013

Scope and Contents

The collection contains images and artifacts relating to the 1970-1971 Tacoma Community College basketball team, who won the state tournament that year. Materials include Dean Ecklund's basketball uniform, letterman jacket, and trophies; and items from the 1970-1971 Washington State basketball season such as a letter of thanks and congratulations on winning the state championship from President Thornton Ford to the team, a proclamation of Titan Team Week, and a tournament program.

Dates

  • 1970-1971

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on these materials.

Conditions Governing Use

Use is governed by TCC's Creative Commons Copyright policy requiring attribution and share-alike intentions.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (1 file, 1 Letterman's jacket and uniform, 4 trophies)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

A collection of images and realia generated by the 1970-1971 Tacoma Community College basketball team, who won the state tournament that year.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

No information available.

Accruals

No accruals anticipated.

Existence and Location of Originals

Trophies from this collection are on display in Building 20 (Gym) exhibit case.

Related Materials

The 1970 basketball team is mentioned in RG.13 Athletics Records and the 1971 Championship is covered by the Challenge of the same year in RG.16.

The Tacoma Sports Museum has digitized their copy of the TCC 1970-1971 basketball team's press book: https://www.tacomasportsmuseum.com/2006-03-665/

Title
Guide to the Dean Ecklund and the Tacoma Community College 1970-71 Basketball Team Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Tacoma Community College Archives
Date
03/2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Tacoma Community College Archives Repository

Contact:
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Tacoma WA 98466 USA
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