Interview with C. W. Hackensmith, July 1, 1975

Interview Summary

C.W. Hackensmith was a professor of physical education at the University of Kentucky in the early twentieth century. He mentions Dr. Martha Carr of the Department of Physical Education, who came to the university in 1949. He talks about physical education professors at Western Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University. Hackensmith describes how the UK Athletic Department broke off from the Physical Education Department in 1929. He recalls President Donovan's push starting in 1938 to put UK's athletics on the map. He mentions "Bear" Bryant and Adolph Rupp. Hackensmith remembers that basketball began on UK's campus in 1903 and was started by W.H. Mustang. He mentions Coach Shively from the University of Illinois. Hackensmith recalls having students from different sections of Kentucky and the difference between these students. He also talks about the role of women in the Department of Physical Education.

Interview LC Subject

Hackensmith, C.W. Hackensmith, C.W.--Interviews University of Kentucky University of Kentucky--History

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