Resources

Crawford Family U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Archives

Resources 

Curated list of resources for research and fans of the Olympic and Paralympic Movement:

  • AM Digital

    A multi-archive resource covering the development of the modern Olympic Games from 1896 to 1992. This collection tells the story of the world’s largest sporting event through primary sources and highlights key social and political themes of the twentieth century. It includes digitized materials from the Crawford Family U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Archives, the Olympic Museum (Lausanne, Switzerland) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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  • Olympic World Library

    The IOC Historical Archives hold 1.5 linear kilometers of text documents, chronicling the evolution of the IOC and the Olympic Movement from its inception to today.

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  • USOPM

    Spanning 60,000 square feet, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum celebrates the spirit of America’s greatest athletes. Explore immersive exhibits featuring artifacts, media and
    technology that bring the Olympic and Paralympic values of friendship, respect, excellence, determination, equality, inspiration and courage to life.

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  • LA84 Foundation

    The LA84 Foundation, created by the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, manages the endowment from the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984. Its free digital archives include reports, oral histories, and articles on sport and Olympic history.

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  • IOC Request

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is a global nonprofit organization headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. It promotes Olympic values, oversees the organization of the Games, designates host countries, ensures fair play, and supports athlete well-being and development. The IOC also works to uphold the integrity of sport and promote sustainable legacies from the Games.

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  • IPC Request

    The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), based in Bonn, Germany, is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. Founded in 1989, the IPC is athlete-centered and membership-driven, working with more than 200 organizations worldwide to advance opportunities for people with disabilities through sport.

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