An exhibition featuring the Libraries' University Archives

September 1 through December 21, 2007, R.Lee Hornbake Library, Audrey Armistead Ruckert Reception Foyer and Maryland Room
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"QUEEN ELIZABETH IS INTRODUCED TO KING FOOTBALL..." "43,000 CHEER QUEEN, PRINCE AND VICTORIOUS TERPS," read the headlines in the Washington, D.C. area, accross the nation, and around the world, marking one of the most memorable events in University of Maryland history. On October 19, 1957, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her consort, Prince Philip, journeyed to Byrd Stadium on the University of Maryland campus to see a "typical American sport."

This exhibition commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Queen of England's legendary visit. The exhibit also honors all members of that 1957 team. Archival images, documents, and memorabilia on display include the game day program and ticket stub and a neckerchief worn by a Boy Scout ushering the game. Photographs will be also be featured, along with news stories, testimonials from fans and players, the Canadian flag that flew over the stadium to represent the British Empire, and the football helmet worn during the game by Terrapin Ron Shaffer, a sophomore on the 1957 team.