Finding Aid for Timothy J. Nugent Papers, 1939-2007 | University of Illinois Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Timothy J. Nugent Papers, 1939-2007

ID: 16/6/20

Primary Creator: Nugent, Timothy J. (1923-)

Extent: 28.3 cubic feet

Arrangement: By subject and chronological or alphabetical thereunder.

Date Acquired: 02/07/2007. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Accessibility Standards, Delta Sigma Omicron, Paralympics/World Wheelchair Games, Photographs, Rehabilitation Education, Students with Disabilities, Wheelchair Athletics, Wheel Chair Basketball

Formats/Genres: Financial Records, Motion Pictures/Videotapes, Other Pictorial, Papers

Languages: English, German, Japanese, Swedish, French

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Papers of Timothy J. Nugent, Director of the Division of Rehabilitation Education Services (1948-85), includes biographical records, correspondence, consulting materials, reports, newsletters, journals, publications, brochures, newspaper clippings, presentations, lectures, conference proceedings, meeting minutes, reference material, photographs, slides, videotape, film, scrapbooks, drawings by Wesley Queypo, and artifacts concerning the personal and professional life of Timothy J. Nugent, including his early life and education; research concerning architectural barriers, accessibility standards, transportation, and recreation; involvement in the administration and activities of the Division of Rehabilitation Education Services, Delta Sigma Omicron, National Wheelchair Basketball Association (1949-2002), National Wheelchair Athletic Association (1959-93), American National Standards Institute (1959-92), National Center for a Barrier Free Environment (1975-89), National Paraplegia Foundation (later the National Spinal Cord Injury Association) (1965-2005), Paralyzed Veterans of America (1972-2007), Paralympic planning committees, steering committees, advisory boards, foundations, and alumni associations; activities as a lecturer, consultant, and publisher; participation in the coaching and organization of sporting events such as the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournaments, National Wheelchair Games, National Veterans Wheelchair Games, and Paralympics.

Biographical Note

Timothy J. Nugent, born January 10, 1923, founded the first comprehensive program of higher education for individuals with disabilities in 1948. He served as Professor of Rehabilitation Education and Director of the Rehabilitation Education Center and the Division of Rehabilitation Education Services at the University of Illinois. He retired in 1985. He founded the National Wheelchair Basketball Association in 1949 and served as Commissioner for the first 25 years. He also founded Delta Sigma Omicron, a national rehabilitation service fraternity. He was President of the National Paraplegia Foundation (now National Spinal Cord Injury Association) for four terms. He has been an international lecturer and consultant, as well as an advocate, publisher, and researcher on behalf of people with disabilities. He was a leader in the development of architectural accessibility standards, public transportation, adaptive equipment, and recreation activities for people with disabilities. He has been and continues to be active in many professional organizations, including the American National Standards Institute, the Illinois State Legislative Commission on the Hospitalization of Spinal Cord Injured, the Committee on Technical Aids, Housing and Transportation of Rehabilitation International, and the Institute for the Advancement of Prosthetics. He holds degrees from Tarleton State University, Texas; University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse, Wisconsin; and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wisconsin. He also has honorary degrees from Springfield College in Massachusetts and Mount Mary College in Wisconsin.

Subject/Index Terms

Accessibility Standards
Delta Sigma Omicron
Paralympics/World Wheelchair Games
Photographs
Rehabilitation Education
Students with Disabilities
Wheelchair Athletics
Wheel Chair Basketball

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Biographical Information],
[Series 2: Early Life and Education],
[Series 3: Correspondence],
[Series 4: Subject Files],
[Series 5: Professional Service Activities],
[Series 6: Consulting],
[Series 7: Lectures, Conferences, and Events],
[Series 8: Publications],
[Series 9: Newsletters],
[Series 10: Reference Materials],
[Series 11: Audiovisual Materials],
[Series 12: Personal Correspondence],
[Series 13: News Clippings],
[Series 14: Scrapbooks],
[Series 15: Oversized Materials],
[All]

Series 7: Lectures, Conferences, and Events

Includes correspondence, event programs, conference proceedings, speeches, and agendas regarding Timothy J. Nugent's participation in conferences, conventions, workshops, lectures, symposiums, banquets, and seminars.

Box 18

Folder 1: 1950-62
Folder 2: Minneapolis and Chicago Talks, 1961
Folder 3: International Society for Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Sweden, 1961-69
Folder 4: 1963-64
Folder 5: 1965
Folder 6: Architectural Barriers Institute, Chicago, 1965
Folder 7: Commission on Standards and Accreditation: National Conference on Standards, 1965
Folder 8: National Recreation Congress, 1965
Folder 9: Seminar - Oxford University, 1965
Folder 10: Seventh International Conference of the F.I.M.I.T.I.C., Italy, 1965
Folder 11: Conference - "Mobilizing the Community Resources for Mental Health Through Recreation", 1966
Folder 12: Conference - "Recreation for the Chronically Ill in the Community Setting", 1966
Folder 13: New York State College Health Association Annual Meeting, 1966
Folder 14: Ohio State Convention, 1966
Folder 15: Tenth World Congress - Wiesbaden, Germany, 1966
Folder 16: University of Utah - 2nd National Research Conference on Architectural Psychology, 1966
Folder 17: 1966-67
Folder 18: 1968-69
Folder 19: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Barrier Free Architectural Workshop, 1969
Folder 20: Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults Convention, 1969
Folder 21: National Citizens Conference on Rehabilitation of the Disabled and Disadvantaged, 1969
Folder 22: Transportation Lecture and Film, 1969
Folder 23: University of Miami, 1969
Folder 24: 1970
Folder 25: Council on Exceptional Children Convention, 1970
Folder 26: Symposium - "Teamwork for Overcoming Disabilities", 1970
Folder 27: 1971
Folder 28: NPF Lectures, 1971
Folder 29: Seminar - Pressure Sores, 1971
Folder 30: 1972
Folder 31: NPF Convention, 1972
Folder 32: Designing Working and Living Environments for the Physically Handicapped, Milwaukee, 1973
Folder 33: Federal Program Development Luncheon, 1973
Folder 34: 1973-75
Folder 35: Disabled Living Foundation Study Conference, 1975
Folder 36: Human Sexuality Symposium, 1975, 1983

Box 19

Folder 1: 1976
Folder 2: 1977
Folder 3: White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals, 1977
Folder 4: White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals - Papers, 1977
Folder 5: White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals - Workbooks, 1977
Folder 6: Little Rock, Arkansas Seminars, 1978
Folder 7: 1978-79
Folder 8: Mount Mary College, 1978-81
Folder 9: Consumer Conference - Nashville, TN, 1979
Folder 10: Illinois Bell Workshop on Employment of the Disabled, 1980
Folder 11: 1980-83
Folder 12: 1984-87
Folder 13: Ontario Federation for the Cerebral Palsied Staff Conference, 1986
Folder 14: Purdue University Lectures, 1992-94
Folder 15: 1992-2007
Folder 16: Western Illinois University - 3rd & 5th National Conference on Adapted Physical Activity, 1994, 1996
Folder 17: Harvard Lecture, 1997
Folder 18: Springfield College Lecture, 1997
Folder 19: University of Illinois-Galesburg Reunion, 1997
Folder 20: Division of Rehabilitation Education Services (DRES) 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1998
Folder 21: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Nugent Dinner, 1998
Folder 22: Texas International Shootout, 1998
Folder 23: "Breaking Barriers" Banquet, 2004
Folder 24: Lectures, Conferences, and Events