UNI Panther Athletics
Panther Athletics
From the gridiron to the hardwood, athletics have long been an integral part of life at UNI. This collection focuses on individual University of Northern Iowa men's and women's sports programs and features a variety of photographs from throughout the years.
Would you like to see what the Panther mascot looked like back in 1957? There have been many changes to the appearance of our Panther! View images of the UNI's mascot and see the past antics of our furry friend at various sporting events.
Included in this collection are pictures of men's and women's athletics, as well as photos of the coaches, cheerleaders, and marching band!
This collection will continue to be updated with new sports, so keep checking the site for future additions!
For more historical information see the Rod Library Special Collections and Archives essay on the UNI Panther mascot, and if your curious about UNI football history, you can also view their essay on the UNI Panther football program.
Material of the type found in this collection can also be found in print format in Special Collections & University Archives. For more information, see the finding aid for this specific collection.
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TC vs. Coe game
1945
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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TC vs. Coe game2
1945
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1944 dance movement
1944
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1943 Dick Seidler
1943
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1943 Stewart (Barney) Seidler
1943
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Bob McSweeney
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 cheerleaders
1942
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Clarence Hightshoe
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Deane Nuss, later killed in Germany during WWII
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Dean Stoakes
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Frank Searcy
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 George Herman
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Glenn Gerdes
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Hilda Dorow and friend
1942
Photographs that span the history of women's golf at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Jack Walker
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 James Struthers
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Joel Herman, later killed as pilot in WWII
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Ken Church
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 ladies foursome putting
1942
Photographs that span the history of women's golf at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Leask Hermann
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Malcolm Shirk
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Ralph White
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Red Cross benefit with Grinnell
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 team
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 tennis and archery set up outside Lawther
1942
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Thomas
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Walt Riordan
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Woody Christiansen
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1942 Yaeger
1942
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Archie Fry
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Bob Bowen
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Bob Hunt
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 conference champs
1941
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 dance at Femmes Fancy
1941
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Elizabeth Oldenberg
1941
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 golf squad
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's golf at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa
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1941 Harry Mcfarland
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 H. Dean Strohbehn
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Jack Lansing
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 James Vaughan
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 John (Beanie) McNabb
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 John McNabb
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Mather
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Regell
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Taylor
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Warren Dunker
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1941 Willis Colville
1941
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940 action shot by Dan Hall
1940
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940 neutral re-start or bully
1940
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940 photo by Vic Feddersen
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s dance 1
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s dance 2
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s dance 3
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s dance 4
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s golf team
1940
Photographs that span the history of men's golf at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa
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1940s match at athletic field
1940
Photographs that span the history of women's soccer at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1940s small group with Coach McCuskey
1940
Photographs that span the history of men's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1946 Game with N.D.S.
1940
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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All-male squad
1940
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Keeping an eye on the pitcher
1940
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Large fan base including the band
1940
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Latham Field cheer by Kaldenberg
1940
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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On the field at Latham Stadium
1940
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Photo taken from outfield
1940
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1939 getting ready to scoop
1939
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1939 James Jordan
1939
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1938 I Club
1938
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1938 tennis courts near Lawther Hall
1938
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1937 Jean Dunkelberg
1937
Photographs that span the history of women's golf at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1935 hold
1935
Photographs that span the history of wrestling at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1935 race start
1935
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1935 team photo
1935
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1933 early match
1933
Photographs that span the history of wrestling at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1933 finish line
1933
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1933 Freshmen scrimmage
1933
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1932 class
1932
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1932 Cornell game
1932
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1932 homecoming game
1932
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1932 Orchesis dance
1932
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1932 Wm. Penn game
1932
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 all-male pose
1930
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 finish line
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 Harvey Riebe's class
1930
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 high jump
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 James Luker in action
1930
Photographs that span the history of wrestling at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 long jump
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 Physical Education class
1930
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 pole vault
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 race
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930s argument
1930
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 scrimmage
1930
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930s distance shot
1930
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930s fans fill stadium
1930
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 squad
1930
Photographs that span the history of cheerleading at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930s shot of marching band
1930
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930s track fans pack wooden bleachers
1930
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1930 Ypsilanti game
1930
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1929 dance tableau
1929
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1929 homecoming game
1929
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1929 practice before Grinnell game
1929
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1929 team photo
1929
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1925 game
1925
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1925 relay team
1925
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1925 team photo
1925
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1925 track squad
1925
Photographs that span the history of men's track at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1924 motherhood dance
1924
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1924 squad
1924
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1923 natural dancing 1
1923
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1923 natural dancing 2
1923
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1923 natural dancing 3
1923
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1923 natural dancing 4
1923
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Early 20th century game
1910
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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Early ISTC team
1910
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1909 portrait
1909
Photographs that span the history of women's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1907 tennis courts near East Gym
1907
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1905 dance group
1905
Photographs that span the history of women's gymnastics and dance at the school known over the years as the State College of Iowa and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1903 game
1903
Photographs that span the history of field hockey at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1903 portrait
1903
Photographs that span the history of women's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1903 squad
1903
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1903 team photo with Coach George Affleck
1903
Photographs that span the history of men's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1902-03 team
1902
Photographs that span the history of women's basketball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1902-03 team
1902
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1902 small group souvenir by W. C. Fisher
1902
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1902 souvenir by W. C. Fisher
1902
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1902 tennis courts
1902
Photographs that span the history of women's tennis at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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ISNS team photo
1900
Photographs that span the history of baseball at the school known over the years as Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1898 squad
1898
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1896 small group
1896
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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1896 team photo by MacArthur
1896
Photographs that span the history of football at the school known over the years as Iowa State Normal School, Iowa State Teachers College, State College of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa.
