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Title
Date(s)
- 1988 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 cm of textual records. -- 4 posters
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Calgary 88’s was a professional men’s basketball team based in Calgary, Alberta. It was a franchise of the World Basketball League, originally called the International Basketball Association. The league was restricted to players less than 6 feet 5 inches in height and its playing season was during the summer. The team and the league started in 1988 and folded during the 1992 season. Although the team never won the league championship, it led the league in games won for all seasons but one.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Calgary 88's, 1989.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a media guide, 2 official programs, scorer’s reports for 2 games, stationery, and 4 posters.
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
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Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.