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Richard Paskert papers
Special Collections and Archives
Richard Paskert papers
Special Collections and Archives
Richard Paskert papers
- Repository: Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
- Title: Richard Paskert papers
- Inclusive Date(s): 1922-1987
- Bulk Date(s): 1962-1987
- Author: Finding aid prepared by Stephanie Tulley and Cara Gilgenbach
- Creation: Finding aid encoded by Stephanie Tulley using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2012
- Origination: Paskert, Richard
- Extent: .5 cubic feet (1 half-size record storage box)
- Physical Location: 11th floor
- Finding Aid Identifier: OhKeUSC0138
- Abstract: This collection includes the personal and professional papers of Richard "Moose" Paskert, whose career as an athlete, coach, and administrator in the Kent State University athletics program spanned over 40 years.
- Language(s): The records are in English
Biography of Richard Paskert
Richard Paul Paskert (1921-1985) was involved with the Kent State University athletics program for over four decades, and his impact on the university and the community was extensive. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 25, 1921, Paskert showed an early adeptness in athletics as he went on to letter in track, basketball, and football at John Marshall High School. He entered Kent State University in 1946 as a student, after serving in the armed forces during World War II. During his time as a student, he played both basketball and football and earned the nickname "Moose" which would stay with him well beyond graduation.
Upon completing his degree in 1950, Paskert would stay at Kent State as an assistant baseball and football coach, kicking off a lifetime career in Kent State athletics. He coached until 1970, when he was named the director of the athletic ticket office and promotions. Paskert founded the KSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1979, and a year later was presented with the Kent Medal for Public Service from the Kent Area Chamber of Commerce due to his contributions to both the University and the Kent community. Paskert was considered the historian of KSU athletics for many years. Following his death in 1985, a photographic gallery of athletic teams, that can still be viewed throughout the MAC Center building, was created and dedicated to his memory.
Scope and Content
This collection includes newspaper clippings, photographs, and the outline for an unpublished book written by Richard Paskert, as well as other files related to his career.
Statement of Arrangement
The collection is arranged by material type.
Preferred Citation
Richard Paskert papers. Kent State University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.
Acquisition Information
The materials in this collection were transferred to Special Collections and Archives by Intercollegiate Communications (Sports Information).
Subject Headings
The following subjects are found in this collection:
- Subjects:
- Paskert, Richard -- Archives.
- Kent State University -- Sports.
- Kent State University -- History.
- College sports -- Ohio -- Kent -- History.
- College sports -- Management.
- Kent (Ohio) -- History.
- Sports teams mascots -- Ohio --Kent -- History.
- Persons:
- Hardy, Leslie P.
- Functions:
- Coaching (Athletics)
- College sports -- Management.
- Occupations:
- Coaches (Athletics)
- Material Types:
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Photographs.
- Manuscripts for publication.
- Audiovisual materials.
Detailed Description of the Collection
- Box 1 / Folder 1
- Outline for football book, Section I, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 2
- Outline for football book, Plays, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 3
- Football plays, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 4
- Newsclippings, 1940-1970
- Box 1 / Folder 5
- Newsclippings, 1971-1972
- Box 1 / Folder 6
- Newsclippings, 1973
- Box 1 / Folder 7
- Newsclippings, 1974
- Box 1 / Folder 8
- Newsclippings, 1975-1979
- Box 1 / Folder 9
- Newsclippings, 1980s
- Box 1 / Folder 10
- Newsclippings, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 11
- History of KSU Mascots (audio recording), 1983
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Physical Description: Cassette tape
- Alternate Form Available
- Please note that a digital copy of this recording has been made and is available on CD, located in the same folder. Please use the CD copy for user access to this recording.
- Box 1 / Folder 12
- "Event of the Century Honoring Richard Paul Paskert," programs, 1981
- Box 1 / Folder 13
- Obituaries of Paskert, 1985
- Box 1 / Folder 14
- Memorial Gym pictorial history dedication, 1987
- Scope and Content
- This file includes information about the gallery of athletics history that was installed in the Memorial Gym in 1985. This gallery of historical photographs was formally dedicated in memory of Richard Paskert in 1987.
- Box 1 / Folder 15
- Photographs of Paskert, undated
- Box 1 / Folder 16
- Photographs of Paskert family (?), undated
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Physical Description: 10 photographic slides (color)
Photographs of Athletes, Teams, and Athletic Events, 1922-23, 1963
- Personal Name: Hardy, Leslie P.
- Scope and Content
- Photographs from the 1920s appear to have been taken by and/or collected by Kent State multi-sport athlete Leslie P. Hardy and given to Paskert at some time. Almost all photographs are action shots, taken in and around Rockwell Field, and include coverage of baseball and track and field.
- Related Material
- Additional photographs taken by and of Leslie Hardy are available in the Leslie P. Hardy papers.
- Box 1 / Folder 17
- Baseball: Crowd leaving Rockwell Field after game, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 18
- Baseball: Game, action shot, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 19
- Baseball: Team photo, 1922
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Physical Description: Identification of players and coach is written on back of photograph.
- Box 1 / Folder 20
- Baseball: Team photo, 1923
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Physical Description: Identification of some players is written on back of photograph.
- Box 1 / Folder 21
- Track and Field: Athletes: Elker and Hardy, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 22
- Track and Field: Athletes: Leroy Elker, 192?
- Box 1 / Folder 23
- Track and Field: Athletes: Robeson and Hardy (2 copies), 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 24
- Track and Field: Discus throw by Pinach, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 25
- Track and Field: High jump, 1923
- Box 1 / Folder 26
- Track and Field: High jump by Leroy Elker (2 copies), 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 27
- Track and Field: High jump by Pinach, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 28
- Track and Field: High jump by Johnson, 192?
- Box 1 / Folder 29
- Track and Field: Hurdles, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 30
- Track and Field: Hurdles, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 31
- Track and Field: Hurdles, 192?
- Box 1 / Folder 32
- Track and Field: Hurdles (Pinach, Hardy, and unidentified athlete), 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 33
- Track and Field: Making a 1/4 mile track at Rockwell Field, 1923
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Physical Description: Additional information about this activiy is noted on the back of the photograph.
- Box 1 / Folder 34
- Track and Field: Mile race, Hardy at finish, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 35
- Track and Field: Mile race, Hardy at finish, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 36
- Track and Field: Mile race, runners crossing finish line, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 37
- Track and Field: Pole vault, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 38
- Track and Field: Relay event, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 39
- Track and Field: Relay event, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 40
- Track and Field: Runners at starting line (2 copies), 1922
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Physical Description: Runners identified on back of photograph.
- Box 1 / Folder 41
- Track and Field: Runners rounding curve (Paul Robeson, Les Hardy, Elden Schneider), 192?
- Box 1 / Folder 42
- Track and Field: Runners crossing finish line, 1922
- Box 1 / Folder 43
- Track and Field: Shot put throw by Shroeder, 1923
- Box 1 / Folder 44
- Wrestling: Action shots from a match or tournament, 1963
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Physical Description: 31 photographic slides (color)
