James Willie Wanza Sr. papers, circa 1938-2004 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

By Emily Gibson and Toya Paul

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Collection Overview

Title: James Willie Wanza Sr. papers, circa 1938-2004

Predominant Dates:1938-1978

ID: 01/BAF MS_00035

Primary Creator: Wanza, James Willie, Sr. (1917-1977)

Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet

Subjects: Educators, Football

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection consists of the papers of James Wanza, educator, football coach and WWII veteran, from 1944 to 1998, donated by his granddaughter, Stephanie Wanza between 2000 and 2004. The collection consists of: invitations, programs, certificates, newspapers articles, newsletters, and photographs. Subjects include: Booker T. Washington High School, Dorsey High School, The Collegiate Club, Football, Dorsey Bulls, WWII, Theater, Dade County Tuberculosis Association, U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, and the Hampton House.

Biographical Note

Chronology:

1912-Born December 10 in Midway,Fl to John Wanza and Pearl McClevy.

1935-Graduated Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Fl.

Circa 1935-1938-Attended University of Miami.

1938-Attended Florida A&M University.

1942-Bachelors degree of Science at Florida A&M University.

1942-Served as Soldier in WWII.

1948-Masters degree of Science Howard University.

1948-1951-Science teacher and Assistant football coach at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.

1951-1971-Head football coach and Biology instructor at Miami Northwestern Senior High School.

1963-1964-Named coach of the year at Northwestern Senior High School.

1972-1973 Work Experience teacher at Palm Springs Junior High School.

1972-Wrote articles for "The Coaching Clinic" magazine.

1977-Died November 15, 1977.

Subject/Index Terms

Educators
Football

Administrative Information

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