Guide to the Barbara Booker Collection,
1935-2002.

Collection Number: 4752

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
rareref@cornell.edu
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
RMC Staff
Date completed:
March 2010
EAD encoding:
RMC Staff, March 2010

© 2010 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Barbara Booker collection, 1935-2002.
Collection Number:
4752
Creator:
Booker, Barbara.
Quantity:
1.3 cubic feet.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, Memorabilia, Printed Materials
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes records pertaining to various track and cross-country skiing races and events, including meet results, workout schedules and memorabilia.
Language:
Collection material in English


ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Barbara Booker was an avid runner, camper, hiker, triathlete and cross country skier and the first woman president of the Finger Lakes Runners Club. Under her direction the club began to focus on open competition and women's running in road races and marathons.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes records pertaining to various track and cross-country skiing races and events, including meet results, workout schedules and memorabilia.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Booker, Barbara
Cornell Masters Mile.
Finger Lakes Runners Club.

Subjects:
Running.
Running--Training.
Marathon running.
Cross-country skiing.


INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Barbara Booker collection, #4752. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1935-2002
Barb Booker
Box 1 Folder 1
1979-1980
Executive Committee Meetings
Box 1 Folder 2
1977-1983
FLRC Documents
Box 1 Folder 3
1970-1979
FLRC History
Box 1 Folder 4
1979-1983
Photos
Box 1 Folder 5
1980-1983
Monthly Meet Results
Box 1 Folder 6
1984-1988
Monthly Meet Results
Box 1 Folder 7
1978-1980
Course Maps
Box 1 Folder 8
1980
Ithaca 5 & 10 Communications
Box 1 Folder 9
1984-1985
Misc. Info. On local Runners
Box 1 Folder 10
1975-1979
Ithaca 5 & 10
Box 1 Folder 11
1980
Ithaca 5 & 10 Volunteers/Committees
Box 1 Folder 12
1980
Ithaca 5 & 10 receipts and Accounts
Box 1 Folder 13
1983-1986
Skunk Cabbage Race
Box 1 Folder 14
1980-1986
Ithaca 5 & 10 Results
Box 1 Folder 15
1981
Fun Runs, Etc.
Box 1 Folder 16
1978
FLRC Annual Banquet
Box 1 Folder 17
1979
Meet Sanctions
Box 1 Folder 18
1982-1983
Correspondence
Box 1 Folder 19
1981-1987
Masters Mile (Womens)
Box 1 Folder 20
1980-1983
Masters Mile
Box 1 Folder 21
1984
Masters Mile
Box 1 Folder 22
1985
Masters Mile
Box 1 Folder 23
1985
Masters Mile For Women
Box 1 Folder 24
1987
Masters Mile
Box 1 Folder 25
1985-1987
YMCA Run
Box 1 Folder 26
1973-1986
Misc. Race Results
Box 1 Folder 27
1980-1983
National Run Data Cnt.
Box 1 Folder 28
1980-1985
Club Event Announcements
Box 1 Folder 29
1980
Old Rosters
Box 1 Folder 30
1978-1981
Road Runners Club Info.
Box 1 Folder 31
1993-2002
Tortoise & the Hare 10k
Box 1 Folder 32
2001-2002
Empire Haven Clover Runs
Box 1 Folder 33
1990-2002
Tom B. Trail Runs
Box 1 Folder 34
1983-1984
Newspaper Articles
Box 1 Folder 35
1990-2002
Monster Marathon & ½ Marathon
Box 1 Folder 36
1989-2002
Finger Lakes Fifties
Box 1 Folder 37
1989-2002
Forest Frolic 7k & 15k
Box 1 Folder 38
2001-2002
Forge the Gorges
Box 1 Folder 39
1998-2002
Danby Down and Dirty
Box 1 Folder 40
1986-2002
Virgil Mountain Madness
Box 1 Folder 41
1989-1993
Cornell Golf Course Cross Country Meet
Box 1 Folder 42
1989-1995
Ed’s Ultra 27 mile trail run
Box 1 Folder 43
1997
Virgil mountain Scramble
Box 1 Folder 44
1978-1986
Freihofer’s Run for Women
Box 1 Folder 45
1977-1975
Finger Lakes Marathon
Box 1 Folder 46
1979-1981
Boston Qualifier
Box 1 Folder 47
1980
The Athletic Conference (TAC)
Box 1 Folder 48
Various
General Information on Running
Box 1 Folder 49
1987
Glimmerglass Triathlon
Box 1 Folder 50
1985-1987
X-Country Ski Information
Box 1 Folder 51
1986-1988
Lawrence Loppet (Lake Placid) Results
Box 1 Folder 52
1985-1988
Tug Hill X-Country Ski
Box 1 Folder 53
1979-1987
Chantanqua Ski Marathon
Box 2 Folder 1
1971-1988
Canadian Ski Marathon
Box 2 Folder 2
1985-1988
Cayuga Nordic Ski Club
Box 2 Folder 3
Various
Cross Country Ski Maps
Box 2 Folder 4
1984
Clare DeBoer’s Cayuga Lake Swim
Box 2 Folder 5