Chieko Utsumi
Chieko Utsumi | |
|---|---|
 Chieko Utsumi, from a 1928 newspaper | |
| Born | 1903 Japan |
| Died | after 1976 |
| Other names | Chie Utsumi |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Honours | Fourth Class of the Order of the Precious Crown (1976) |
Chie Utsumi (1903 – died after 1976), known as Chieko Utsumi, was a Japanese physical educator, trained at Wellesley College. She was recognized for her contributions to women's physical education in 1976, with a Fourth Class of the Order of the Precious Crown from the emperor of Japan.
Early life and education
[edit]Utsumi was born in 1903. Her father was a professor at Meiji University, and the school's basketball coach.[1] She graduated from Woman's Christian College of Japan, and attended Wellesley College as a special student beginning in 1928, sponsored by the YWCA.[2][3][4] She was still at Wellesley in 1930 to assist at Japanese-themed parties given at Wellesley College[5] and the Cosmopolitan Club,[6] and in spring 1931, when the Prince Takamatsu visited the school, and she presented a bouquet to Princess Takamatsu.[7][8] She was awarded a certificate in hygiene and special education from Wellesley in June 1931.[9]
Career
[edit]After returning to Japan in the 1930s, Utsumi taught physical education and was director of the Physical Education and Recreation department at Tokyo Women's Christian University.[10] She served on committees of the Ministry of Education during the 1940s and 1950s.[11][12]
In 1950 and 1951, Utsumi and Olympic swim coach Torahiko Miyahata toured and studied women's physical education programs in the United States, including stops in Cleveland, Detroit,[13] St. Louis,[14] Iowa City,[15] and at Stanford University.[16] In 1951, she published a Japanese translation of the rules of women's basketball, as established by the National Section on Women's Athletics (NSWA), in hopes of popularizing the sport.[17] She was recognized for her contributions to women's physical education in 1976, with a Fourth Class of the Order of the Precious Crown from the emperor of Japan.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Japan". Journal of the American Medical Association. 91 (12): 895. 1928-09-22. doi:10.1001/jama.1928.02700120051022. ISSN 0002-9955.
- ^ a b "Japanese Alumnae Corner: Chieko Utsumi ('28)". Wellesley College. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
- ^ "Seven Foreign Students Pursue Study at Wellesley". Wellesley College News. October 11, 1928. p. 8. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Women in Various Walks of Life Figure in Doings of the Day". The Standard Union. 1928-09-24. p. 5. Retrieved 2022-10-31 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Japanese Maidens are Guests Here". The Boston Globe. April 28, 1930. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cosmopolitan Club Meeting". Wellesley College News. March 13, 1930. p. 8. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Royal Pair Entertained at Wellesley College". The Boston Globe. 1931-04-27. p. 9. Retrieved 2022-10-31 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wellesley Greets Royal Visitors". Wellesley College News. April 30, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Wellesley Gives 291 A.B. Degrees". The Boston Globe. June 15, 1931. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Glasscock, Jean (1975). Wellesley College 1875-1975: A Century of Women. Wellesley College. p. 427.
- ^ Haslett, Jacqueline G. (1984). A History of Physical Education and Sports in Japan from 1868 Through 1972. Boston University. pp. 128–129.
- ^ "Dr. Vaughn Seidel Will Play Host to Jap Teachers". Oakland Tribune. January 14, 1951. p. 39 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Japanese Experts Study Sports Here". The Plain Dealer. November 22, 1950. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Four Japanese Educators Visiting at Washington U." St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 4, 1951. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Discuss Japanese Education System". Iowa City Press-Citizen. January 9, 1951. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2 Japanese educators due at Farm". The Peninsula Times Tribune. January 19, 1951. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Japanese Translation of Basketball Rules". Journal of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. 22: 48. December 1951.