International Society of Olympic Historians
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band International Superheroes of Hardcore, see ISHC.
The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) is a non-profit organization
founded in 1991 with the purpose of promoting and studying the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games. The majority of recent books on the Olympic Games have been written by ISOH members. The ISOH publishes the Journal of Olympic History (JOH, formerly Citius, Altius, Fortius) three times a year.
(United States
) and Ture Widlund (Sweden
) – for many years. On Thursday, 5 December 1991, a group of potential members met at the Duke of Clarence, a small pub in the Kensington section of London
. Those present were Ian Buchanan (Great Britain
), Stan Greenberg (Great Britain
), Ove Karlsson
(Sweden
), Bill Mallon (United States
), Peter Matthews (Great Britain
), David Wallechinsky
(United States
), and Ture Widlund (Sweden
). The invited guests who sent regrets were: Anthony Bijkerk (Netherlands
), Peter Diamond (United States
), Pim Huurman (Netherlands
), Erich Kamper (Austria
), Volker Kluge (Germany
), John Lucas (United States
), and Wolf Lyberg (Sweden
).
ISOH was formed with the purpose of promoting and studying the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games. This purpose is achieved primarily through research into their history, through the gathering of historical and statistical data concerning the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games, through the publication of the research via journals and other publications, and through the cooperation of the membership.
From its inception to 2000, Ian Buchanan has been the president of the ISOH. In 2000, this function was taken over by Bill Mallon.
.
Hardcore punk
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band International Superheroes of Hardcore, see ISHC.
The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) is a non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
founded in 1991 with the purpose of promoting and studying the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games. The majority of recent books on the Olympic Games have been written by ISOH members. The ISOH publishes the Journal of Olympic History (JOH, formerly Citius, Altius, Fortius) three times a year.
History
The International Society of Olympic Historians (ISOH) was formed as the result of a meeting in London, England in December 1991. The idea of forming an Olympic historical society had been the subject of correspondence – mainly between Bill MallonBill Mallon
William James Mallon is an American orthopedic surgeon, former professional golfer and a leading authority on the history of the Olympic Games.-Golf career:...
(United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
) and Ture Widlund (Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
) – for many years. On Thursday, 5 December 1991, a group of potential members met at the Duke of Clarence, a small pub in the Kensington section of London
London
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. Those present were Ian Buchanan (Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
), Stan Greenberg (Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
), Ove Karlsson
Ove Karlsson (sports journalist)
Ove Karlsson is a sports journalist and Olympic historian from Sweden. He has been working as a journalist for more than 40 years. Since the 1970s, he has also been involved in the Swedish Olympic Committee's team guides and official reports. Since 1991, he is a founding member of the ISOH...
(Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
), Bill Mallon (United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), Peter Matthews (Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
), David Wallechinsky
David Wallechinsky
David Wallechinsky has worked as a commentator for NBC Olympic coverage and is the author of many Olympic reference books and other reference books. He is a Jewish-American. He is the author of The Complete Book of the Summer Olympics and The Complete Book of the Winter Olympics series...
(United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), and Ture Widlund (Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
). The invited guests who sent regrets were: Anthony Bijkerk (Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
), Peter Diamond (United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), Pim Huurman (Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
), Erich Kamper (Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
), Volker Kluge (Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
), John Lucas (United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
), and Wolf Lyberg (Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
).
ISOH was formed with the purpose of promoting and studying the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games. This purpose is achieved primarily through research into their history, through the gathering of historical and statistical data concerning the Olympic Movement and Olympic Games, through the publication of the research via journals and other publications, and through the cooperation of the membership.
From its inception to 2000, Ian Buchanan has been the president of the ISOH. In 2000, this function was taken over by Bill Mallon.
Journal of Olympic History
The ISOH publishes the Journal of Olympic History (formerly Citius, Altius, Fortius) three times a year.Membership
, the ISOH has about 340 members from 48 nations.ISOH 2007, cited. The membership includes well-known Olympic historians and researchers on Olympic topics. The majority of recent books on the Olympic Games have been written by ISOH members. Over 20 ISOH members have received the Olympic Order for their contributions to the Olympic Movement, and several members of the IOC and several Olympians are members.ISOH 2007, cited. Other members are collectors of Olympic memorabilia, such as Raleigh DeGeer AmyxRaleigh DeGeer Amyx
Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American collector of Presidential, Americana, military, sports, NASA, and Olympic artifacts, including gold, silver, and bronze winners medals presented to athletes.-Early life, education:...
.