Encyclopedia Dubuque
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GYMNASTIC ASSOCIATION
GYMNASTIC ASSOCIATION. Organized around 1860, the Association was started by a Professor White who moved to Iowa City in 1863 to become Professor of Gymnastics at the State University. (1)
The Association continued in Dubuque through the CIVIL WAR and its influence was shown by a similar organization being formed in Davenport in 1863. (2)
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Source:
1. "Gymnastic," Dubuque Democratic Herald, November 1, 1863, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18631101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
2. "Gymnastic," Dubuque Herald", November 13, 1863, p. 4