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Royal Remembrances: Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Queen's Game

Image of the Queen at the Maryland football game

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On October 19, 1957, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, journeyed to Byrd Stadium on the University of Maryland campus to see a "typical American sport." As guests of University President Wilson H. Elkins and Maryland Governor Theodore R. McKeldin, they watched the Terrapins defeat the University of North Carolina Tar Heels 21 to 7 in a major upset touted by Maryland football coach Tommy Mont as "the most wonderful victory of my career." To commemorate the 40th anniversary of this historic occasion that has been dubbed the "Queen's Game," the University Archives mounted an exhibition of photographs, documents, and memorabilia chronicling the events of that special day. The display also featured personal reminiscences from game participants and attendees.

Created by: Anne Turkos
Duration: October 1, 1997-February 12, 1998

Photo credit: Baltimore News American Photograph Collection, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

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