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Minute Books of the Oxford University Association Football Club and of the Oxford University Centaurs Association Football Club

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Two minute books of the Oxford University Association Football Club and two minute books of the Oxford University Centaurs Association Football Club, with some related papers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871-1982

Extent

0.4 Linear metres (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 22360/1, page 1].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. 22360/1-4

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 22360

Abstract

Minute books of the Oxford University Association Football Club, 1871-1883 and 1946-1982, and of the Oxford University Centaurs Association Football Club, 1919-1941 and 1946-1960.

Biographical / Historical

The Oxford University Association Football Club (OUAFC) was founded in 1871 with thirty-five founder members and played its first match on 10 February 1872 against Radley College, winning by three goals to nil. In 1872 OUAFC entered the Football Association Challenge Cup competition, which had begun in 1871, playing during the early seasons against Crystal Palace, Clapham Rovers, the Royal Engineers and the Wanderers and winning the Challenge Cup in 1874. OUAFC decided to withdraw from the competition in 1880 as it became more professional.

OUAFC played on a pitch in the University Parks until moving to a ground shared with the University's Rugby Football Club on the Iffley Road in 1899 and moving to a ground inside the athletics track at the Iffley Road Stadium in 1921.

The Oxford University Centaurs Association Football Club was founded in 1919 as the University's second team.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to the Bodleian by Stuart Ferguson, senior member of the Oxford University Association Football Club, in 2023.

Related Materials

Bodleian: Dep. d. 822-824 Minute book, register and annals of the Oxford University Association Football Club, 1889-1941.

Title
Catalogue of the Minute Books of the Oxford University Association Football Club and of the Oxford University Centaurs Association Football Club
Status
Published
Author
Lucy McCann
Date
2023
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom