Mabel Lee

(1886-1985) lived in Lincoln. Educator, author, a pioneer in physical education and sports for women, her textbook The Conduct of Physical Education (1937) was regarded highly nationwide, elected first woman president of the American Academy of Physical Education, published a history at the age of 97; called the “grande dame” of her profession. Consult Lincoln Journal obituary, December 4, 1985, p. 7 and Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Vol 57 (March 1986) 24-26 and American National Biography, Sup 1 (2002) 351-352 and Crete /NE/ News, February 2, 2005, p. C-1.

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