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

RS 24/21/0/0
Iowa State University

Department of Athletics

Women's Swimming and Diving
News Clippings, 1926- [ongoing]


Descriptive summary

creator: Iowa State University. Department of Athletics. Women's Swimming and Diving
title: News Clippings
dates: 1926- [ongoing]
extent: 0.21 linear ft. (1 half document box)
collection number: RS 24/21/0/0
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 News Clippings, RS 24/21/0/0, 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 (1926- [ongoing]) contains newspaper and online articles about the Women's Swimming & Diving team. The articles are generally about the athletes, coaches, swim meets, and other events related to the program.

 

Organization

The collection is arranged chronologically.

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

News clippings

1926-1996

1

2

News clippings

2000-2006

1

3

News clippings

2006-