ICOS Collections

brundage_collectionAvery Brundage Collection

The Centre maintains its own copy of the Avery Brundage Collection, making The University of Western Ontario one of the few institutions in the world to own two complete microfilm copies of the 150 reel historical source.

James Worrall Papers

This unique collection is designated a national treasure by the Canadian Cultural Property Act. It consists of the personal papers and official records donated to the Centre by James Worrall (1914-2011). The full collection details his lifetime involvement in the Olympic Movement, including but not limited to his role as athlete and flag-bearer (1936 Summer Olympic Games); member of the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada (President from 1951-1953); longtime member of the Canadian Olympic Association (President from 1961-1968); and member of the International Olympic Committee (1967-1989), where he served on the Executive Council from 1974-1979.

Guides to the James Worrall Papers:
Guide to materials located in ICOS holdings
Guide to materials located in Weldon Library holdings 

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