mnsss485 Christine M. Shelton Papers, 1977-2008 Finding Aid Finding aid prepared by Accessioned by Burd Schlessinger. Sophia Smith Collection

Smith College Northampton, MA

2009

Finding aid exported into EAD from InMagic DB/Textworks 7.01. Encoded by Margaret Jessup. September 29, 2009 Finding aid written in English Collection Overview Shelton, Christine Christine M. Shelton Papers1977-2008 MS 627 17 boxes (19.75 linear ft.) English Sophia Smith Collection

Smith College Northampton, MA

Professor, Exercise and Sport Studies. Materials documenting Shelton's work as Smith College professor of Exercise and Sports Studies, as consultant for various girl's and women's sports organizations, and as a presenter at national and international conferences and workshops concerning advocacy for women's sports. Documentation of Shelton's work with the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG), the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW), and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta is also included. Biographical Note

Christine M. Shelton earned her M.S. from James Madison University. She is professor of exercise and sport studies at Smith College, and teaches primarily in the graduate program. At the graduate level she teaches courses in philosophy and ethics, current issues, and sport pedagogy, and coordinates the coaching practicum. Within the minor Shelton co-teaches the undergraduate course on Sport and the American Dream, and is a performance instructor of tennis. She also serves as the co-chair of the Project on Women and Social Change at Smith College. Beyond Smith College, Shelton is involved in national and international organizations that promote increased opportunities for girls and women in sports, including the International Working Group on Women and Sport and the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Materials documenting Shelton's work as Smith College professor of Exercise and Sports Studies, as consultant for various girl's and women's sports organizations, and as a presenter at national and international conferences and workshops concerning advocacy for women's sports. Documentation of Shelton's work with the International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG), the International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women (IAPESGW), and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta is also included.

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Preferred Citation

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Christine M. Shelton Papers, Sophia Smith Collection, Smith College, Northampton, Mass.

Periodic additions to collection are expected and may not be reflected in this record.

Christine Shelton began donating her papers to the Sophia Smith Collection in 2008. Periodic additions are expected.

Accessioned by Burd Schlessinger, October 2008

Physical education and training -- History -- Sources Sports for women -- History -- Sources Women -- Health and hygiene Women in sports Physical education for women -- History -- Sources Physical education teachers -- History -- Sources Women -- Health and hygiene -- History -- Sources Sports for women -- History -- Sources Women athletes -- History -- Sources International Association for Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women International Working Group on Women and Sport (IWG) Shelton, Christine Smith College -- Faculty -- Biography -- Sources Smith College -- Sports -- History