International Institute for Sport History (IISOH)

Our mission is... 1. To collect, preserve and maintain books, printed matter, films, photographs, videos, medals, posters, artwork, musical recordings, manuscripts, serials, collectables and other material in a library and museum in order to preserve for posterity the historical, cultural and artistic heritage of sport in all times and places. 2. To promote the study of the history of sport and physical education in all countries and time periods, Olympic Games - ancient and modern, history of recreation, history of dance, sport in art and all sports related subjects as determined by the Board of Directors. 3. To conduct and support scholarly research and publishing in the arts and humanities as it relates to history of sport, Olympic Games, physical education, recreation, dance and sport in art. 4. To increase public awareness and appreciation in the arts and humanities as it relates to history of sport, Olympic Games, physical education, recreation, dance and sport in art through educational programs including, but not limited to, giving public exhibitions, sponsoring seminars and conferences, publishing monographs and books, producing videos and films and engaging in activities which further promotes these educational objectives. 5. To educate school children in these subject areas through a variety of programs including, but not limited to, historical, social and cultural exhibitions in the museum, touring exhibitions, juvenile publications and other activities which further promotes these educational objectives. 6. To publish academic works in these subject areas that might not otherwise be published in the commercial publishing area. 7. To collaborate or cooperate with other non-profit, educational institutions in programs or research projects which further the purposes of this institution. 8. To develop an endowment sufficient enough to maintain this institution in perpetuity.