Brief Description: The collection consists of the papers of James Wanza, educator, football coach and WWII veteran, from 1944 to 1998, donated by his granddaughter, Stephanie Wanza between 2000 and 2004. The collection consists of: invitations, programs, certificates, newspapers articles, newsletters, and photographs. Subjects include: Booker T. Washington High School, Dorsey High School, The Collegiate Club, Football, Dorsey Bulls, WWII, Theater, Dade County Tuberculosis Association, U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, and the Hampton House.
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Record Series Number: 01/BAF MS_00035
Created by: Wanza, James Willie, Sr. (1917-1977)
Volume: 0.25 Linear Feet
Biographical Note for Wanza, James Willie, Sr. (1917-1977) :
Chronology:
1912-Born December 10 in Midway,Fl to John Wanza and Pearl McClevy.
1935-Graduated Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Fl.
Circa 1935-1938-Attended University of Miami.
1938-Attended Florida A&M University.
1942-Bachelors degree of Science at Florida A&M University.
1942-Served as Soldier in WWII.
1948-Masters degree of Science Howard University.
1948-1951-Science teacher and Assistant football coach at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
1951-1971-Head football coach and Biology instructor at Miami Northwestern Senior High School.
1963-1964-Named coach of the year at Northwestern Senior High School.
1972-1973 Work Experience teacher at Palm Springs Junior High School.
1972-Wrote articles for "The Coaching Clinic" magazine.
1977-Died November 15, 1977.
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Subject Index
Educators
Football
Languages of Materials
English [eng]
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