Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

RS 24/21/0/6
Iowa State University

Department of Athletics

Women's Swimming and Diving
Media Guides, 1979- [ongoing]


Descriptive summary

creator: Iowa State University. Department of Athletics. Women's Swimming and Diving
title: Media Guides
dates: 1979- [ongoing]
extent: 0.42 linear ft. (1 document box)
collection number: RS 24/21/0/6
repository: University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

 

Administrative information

access: Open for research
publication rights: Consult Head, Special Collections Department
preferred citation: Iowa State University Department of Athletics, Women's Swimming and Diving Media Guides, RS 24/21/0/6, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Historical note

The Iowa State University Women's Swimming & Diving team dates back to the 1920s and was known then as the "tankers." Women's Swimming & Diving began varsity play during the 1970-1971 season. The first official team win came against Graceland College (1970). They claimed one Big 8 Conference title (1974). Women's Swimming and Diving holds an all-time record of 159-149 through the 2007-2008 season.

Head coaches:

  • Deidre Singleton (1970-1977)
  • Bob Bottger (1977-1979)
  • Ramsey Van Horn (1979-1997)
  • Duane Sorenson (1997- present)

 

Collection description

The collection (1979- [ongoing]) contains media guides for the Iowa State Women's Swimming & Diving teams. The guides have information on the athletes, coaches, events, schedules, and program history.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged chronologically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

Media guides

1979-1989

1

2

Media guides

1991-1997

1

3

Media guides

1997-2002

1

4

Media guides

2002-2004

1

5

Media guides

2004-2006

1

6

Media guides

2006-2008

1

7

Media guides

2008