Ernest Watkins Scrapbook
Dates
- 1924 - 1940
Biographical / Historical
Notebook created by Ernest Watkins and dedicated to Fred Huling, Art Gray, and W. S. Kettering who were all significant in his life in many ways during his own athletic endeavors and professional career.
Watkins was from Pueblo and played Football at Centennial High School in 1926, and excelled in track in 1925 and 1927 when he ran hurdles winning many awards and first places in state meet. He ran track at Colorado State Teachers College in 1927. In 1936 he started coaching in recreation program at Central High School as Freshman Assistant Football coach moving to coach of the track team in 1939. He was appointed as Junior Softball and Basketball Commissioner for the City of Pueblo.
Extent
1 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
25A.6.1
Condition Description
One dark brown colored, loose leaf scrap book measuring 12" X 14"
Includes pictures of Ernest and other team members in high school football and track meets.
Picture of Centennial Bullpups 1924 with names of players labeled.
Several pictures of Ernest with his numerous awards earned.
Picture of Central High School football team 1938 who won state title.
Pictures of his assumed wife Helen Watkins.
- Title
- Ernest Watkins Scrapbook
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Pueblo City-County Library District Special Collections Repository
100 E Abriendo Ave
Pueblo Colorado 80910-2147 United States
aaron.ramirez@pueblolibrary.org
