Series I. Biographical File

Box 1

Clippings, 1954-91
Department Evaluations, 1987-94*
Files relating to Indiana University, 1959-60, n.d.
Miscellaneous, 1989, n.d.
Self Evaluations, 1986-94*

Series II. Correspondence

“Coaching Rewards” (congratulatory correspondence), 1962-92
Letter from A.C. Comings re: History of Athletics at Oberlin, 1925
Professional References and Positions, 1975-80
Publication of Articles, 1961-73
Publication of The Competitive Ethic, 1973-79

Series III. Teaching Materials

The Competitive Ethic, 1973
History of Physical Education, n.d.
Sociological Perspectives of Sport, 1979-81, 1984 (3f)

Series IV. Writings of Fredrick D. Shults

Subseries 1. Dissertation/Theses

“The History and Philosophy of Athletics for Men at Oberlin College,” Ph.D. Diss., Indiana University, 1967
“The Life of Fred Eugene Leonard, M.D.,” M.A. thesis, The Ohio State University, 1959, 3 Copies (micro cards - see Series IV)
Dissertation research files, 1883-1965 (2f)

Subseries 2. Published Articles

“Athletic Reform,” Journal of Physical Education and Recreation 50 (Jan. 1979)
“Broadening the Athletic Experience,” Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation 43 (Apr. 1972)
“Coaching, Athletics, and Psychology” (Book Review) Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, 1972
“Coaches and Officials,” Soccer Journal 36 (May and June 1991)
“Conference should reject archaic sports structure,” Oberlin Review (22 March 1983)
“Converting Midfielders to Attack Men,” Athletic Journal 53 (Apr. 1973)
“Creativity Has Priority,” NCAA News 25 (Jan. 13, 1989)
“Dodging from the Midfield,” Athletic Journal 69 (Apr. 1969)
“Double Triangle Clearing Pattern,” Athletic Journal 64 (Oct. 1963)
“Freedom Issues in Sport,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 53 (Feb. 1982)
“Individual Defense Maneuvers in Soccer,” Athletic Journal 64 (Oct. 1963)
“Intercollegiate Sport: Work or Play?” Oberlin Alumni Magazine 80 (Spring 1984)
“Soccer - Kicking the Ball Around with Our Soccer Coach,” Oberlin Alumni Magazine 59 (Dec. 1963)
“Lacrosse Takes Root in the Midwest,” International Lacrosse Magazine 3 (Fall 1967)
“Oberlin College: Molder of Four Great Men,” Quest, monograph XI (Dec. 1968)
“PE major is ‘vital’ part of liberal arts,” Oberlin Observer 1 (Nov. 1979)
“The Pele Style,” Athletic Journal 51 (June 1971)
“A Philosophy for Educational Athletics,” Oberlin Alumni Magazine 78 (Summer 1982)
“Scoring from the Kick-off,” Scholastic Coach 40 (Sept. 1970)
“Teach Them to Slide,” Athletic Journal 51 (Feb. 1961)
“Using Set Plays in Soccer,” Athletic Journal 62 (Sept. 1981)
“What’s the Name of the Game?” Oberlin Alumni Magazine 70 (Mar/Apr 1974)

Subseries 3. Unpublished Manuscripts

“Beginning Lacrosse,” n.d.
The Competitive Ethic: An Education Philosophy Toward Sports and Athletics, n.d.

Box 3

“First Big Game,” 1979
“Game Plan for Soccer,” 1984
“Introduction to Beginning Handball, Racquetball, and Paddleball,” n.d.
“Introduction to Beginning Handball, Racquetball, and Paddleball” (revised), 1972
“Looking Back to the Future,” 2003
Miscellaneous Manuscripts, A-Z, n.d. (3f)
Miscellaneous Notes, n.d.
Miscellaneous Quotes, n.d
"More Than a Won Lost Record," summer 2004
"Oberlin College: Athletic Revolution vs. Athletic Reform," June 2006

Series V. Talks and Presentations

Box 3 cont...

Talks and Presentations, 1970-90, n.d.

Series VI. Coaching Files

Subseries 1. Miscellaneous Files

Box 1

Coaching Files, 1960-93
Lacrosse Teams, Statistical Summaries of, 1960-91 (18f)
Soccer Teams, Statistical Summaries of, 1960-91 (34f)

Subseries 2. Scorebooks

Box 2

Lacrosse, 20 books

Box 3

Soccer, 10 books includes team photographs

Box 4

Soccer, 10 books, 1983-91

Series VII. Miscellaneous Research Notes and Files

1 box of index cards containing research notes

Series VIII. Miscellaneous Department of Physical Education Files

Box 1

Important College Relations, 1973-77
Protection of Tenured Faculty, 1975-80
Jack (Scott), 1972-74
Department Records, 1983-84
Anthropometric measurements, n.d.
NCAA vs. AAU feud, 1972
History, 1922, 1963

Series IX. Miscellaneous Published Materials

Black Sports Magazine, April 1971-November 1973

Box 2

Reports from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 1929-31
“The College and Society” by Ernest H. Wilkins, 1931

Series X. Non-Textual Records

Box 1

“The Educational Sports Pyramid,” by Fred Shults (audio cassette), 1977
“Oberlin 6 vs. Heidelberg 0” (video cassette), 1988
Shults Book (Computer Disk, 5 – 1/4 in.), n.d.
Micro cards of M.A. thesis “The Life of Fred Eugene Leonard, M.D.”
Photographs
Basketball, 1958
Lacrosse, 1962-78, n.d.
Soccer, 1960-93, n.d. (2f)

Box 2
VHS Tapes

Oberlin College Soccer highlights, 1987-88, 1988-89, 1990-91, 1992, 1993 (5 tapes)