National Forensic League collection, 1959-1986

Authors

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Files

Description

A collection of scrapbooks containing photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and correspondence related to Pittsburg High School’s forensic and debate tournaments.

The National Forensic League (NFL), founded by Bruno E. Jacob at Ripon College in Wisconsin, began in 1925 to motivate high school students to participate in speech and debate activities. The first national tournament was held in 1931 with 49 schools participating. The League, now the National Speech and Debate Association, celebrates 1,000,000 members and at least 3,000 programs. Pittsburg High School held its first Annual NFL Banquet in 1959 and continues its participation in the tournaments today.

Publication Date

8-31-2021

Keywords

Fine Arts, Performing Arts

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities

Size of Collection

4 linear feet

Dates of Collection

1959-1986

Manuscript Number

SpC MS 0293

Recommended Citation

Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library, "National Forensic League collection, 1959-1986" (2021). Finding Aids. 283.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/fa/283