Guide to the George Gavras Collection,
1967-1999.

Collection Number: 4753

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
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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:
George Gavras collection, 1967-1999.
Collection Number:
4753
Creator:
Gavras, George
Quantity:
1 cubic foot.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, Memorabilia, Printed Materials
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes newspaper articles and magazines concerning running; meet results and awards.
Language:
Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Gavras was one of the four original Finger Lakes Runners Club members listed on the club charter. He was a competitive masters runner who competed on a Finger Lakes Runners Club masters team all over the United States and in Europe and continued to run into his 80's.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes newspaper articles and magazines concerning running; meet results and awards.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Gavras, George
Finger Lakes Runners Club

Subjects:
Running.
Running--Training.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
George Gavras collection, #4753. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
Various
Articles Written by George
 Box 1 Folder 1
Various
Articles written about George
 Box 1 Folder 2
Photos of George
 Box 1 Folder 3
1971
Groton 6 Mile Race
 Box 1 Folder 4
1968-1980
Masters Mile
 Box 1 Folder 5
1984
Ithaca 5 & 10
 Box 1 Folder 6
1977-1994
Masters Running
 Box 1 Folder 7
1970-1981
Club History
 Box 1 Folder 8
1971-1972
U.S. Masters International Track Team
 Box 1 Folder 9
1970-1983
Boston Marathon
 Box 1 Folder 10
Race Numbers and Journals
 Box 1 Folder 11
1972
International Races
 Box 1 Folder 12
1970-1981
Finger Lakes Marathon
 Box 1 Folder 13
Misc. Course Data
 Box 1 Folder 14
1968-
Misc. note and letter from George
 Box 1 Folder 15
Logo
 Box 1 Folder 16
1971-1999
Race Articles
 Box 1 Folder 17
1968-1971
Long Distance Log Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 18
1967-1970
Distance Running News Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 19
1977-1988
Running Times Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 20
1971-1982
Sports Illustrated Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 21
1975-1978
Runners World Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 22
1969-1971
Track and Field News Magazines
 Box 1 Folder 23
1969-1990
Misc. Race Results
 Box 1 Folder 24
Misc. Race Awards
 Box 1