Harold M. and Margaret Osborn Papers, 1917-2021 | University of Illinois Archives

Papers of Harold M. Osborn '22, (1899-1975) including High Jump and Decathlon gold medals, Olympic diplomas, track shoes and jersey from the 1924 Paris Olympics; certificates (1924-74), correspondence (1925-50) and clippings (1919-2021) relating to Amateur Athletic Union and international track meets, Olympics, physical training, high jumping, decathlon, coaching, employment and track recruitment; track and field programs for the 1928 Olympics, Millrose Games (1931-32), Chicago Daily News Relays (1945, 1950-52, 1964), Big Ten meets (1950-51, 1953), and international meets in Ireland (1928, 1936); publications relating to the Olympics (1928, 1932), the Big Ten (1929), high jumping, Finnish athletes (1932, 1934) and files relating to coaching at Illinois and ASTP physical training during World War II. Correspondents include Asa Bushnell and Dan Ferris. Also includes a portfolio of Harold Osborn created by daughter Elizabeth Osborn.

Flapper dress belonging to Margaret Osborn is located in RS 35/3/120 University of Illinois Artifact Collection.