Missouri State University Libraries
Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners Collection
Volume: 2 cubic feet
Dates: 1978-2006
Provenance
The collection was acquired mainly in 2006. It was processed in 2007 by Shannon Western. As new editions are acquired, they will be added to the collection.
Copyright
This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).Access
The collection is unrestricted. Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be obtained from the Department of Special Collections and Archives. Citations should be as follows: Identification of the item, box and folder number, Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners Collection [M016], Department of Special Collections and Archives, Missouri State University.
Biographical/Historical Sketch
Founded in 1978, the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners is a not-for-profit group of runners from the area of Springfield, Missouri. The group’s mission is “to promote the health benefits of running as well as the pleasurable and competitive aspects of the sport while doing its part to improve the lives of others.” The primary founders were Wayne McKinney and Floyd Johnson.
NOTE: The above information is taken from the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners website: http://s122036257.onlinehome.us/about.htm.
Scope and Content
The collection contains copies of the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners’ newsletter. Some editions are missing; contact Special Collections for a complete listing. The title of the first two volumes is The Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners Gazette. After these volumes, the title is Running Briefs.
| Box 1 | Ozark Mountain Ridge Runners Gazette, Vol. 1 & 2 | 1978-1979 |
| Running Briefs, Vol 3-26 | 1980-2001 | |
| Box 2 | Running Briefs, Vol. 4-31 | 2002-2006 |