Julia Merkel Papers
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Scope and Contents
This collection is made up of the materials—realia, ephemera, and photographs—gathered by Julia M. Merkel over the course of her time as a student and student athlete at the University of Notre Dame (1985-1988), as well as Merkel's later notes concerning her time at Notre Dame and the collection materials. The collection spotlights Merkel's experience as part of the Women’s Cross-Country team and her life as a student at the University. It additionally includes realia and ephemera from cross country meets held at a number of regional universities. Materials include a photo album, Notre Dame Cross-Country Racing jerseys, a fundraiser t-shirt, and awards in the forms of ribbons, medals/medallions, plaques, and a trophy. Also included are Merkel’s Notre Dame acceptance letter, newspaper clippings from
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1984-1988
- Creation: 1984-2025
Creator
- Merkel, Julia, 1966- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsivity for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Biographical / Historical
Julia M. Merkel is a University of Notre Dame alum, attending the university from 1985 to 1988. She was a cross-country runner during her time at Notre Dame, and was a key force in the founding of the women’s cross-country team.
Extent
1.25 cubic feet (1 standard archival box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Ephemera and photographs collected by Julia Merkel during her time as a student at University of Notre Dame, 1985 to 1988. Merkel was a founding member of the university’s Women’s Cross-Country (WCC) team.
Arrangement
Original arrangement has been maintained.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials gifted to the University of Notre Dame by Julia M. Merkel on January 20, 2025.
General
Files JUM 1/1-12 are contained in a small document box which sits inside box JUM 1, a larger standard records box.
Processing Information
Processed by Mairi Weber-Hess, Student Assistant. Finding aid completed in July 2025.
Subject
- University of Notre Dame (Organization)
- Notre Dame Women's Cross Country (Notre Dame, Ind.) (Organization)
- Title
- Julia Merkel Papers
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository