Ike Armstrong collection, 1918-1986
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Armstrong, Ike J., 1895-1983
- Title
- Ike Armstrong collection
- Dates
- 1918-1986 (inclusive)19181986
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2301
- Summary
- The Ike Armstrong collection (1918-1986) consists of documents and memorabilia related to Armstrong's success as the University of Utah football coach and Athletic Director.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Ike Armstrong (1895-1983) was born in Seymour, Iowa where he played high school and college football. Armstrong is best known for his success as the coach of the University of Utah's football team. Armstrong became the coach of the Utah Utes and appointed the athletic director in 1925 and remained in that position until he decided to take the position of athletic director for the University of Minnesota in 1950.
Ike Armstrong was often called the "Rockne of the Rockies," relating his coaching success to that of Knute Rockne. Under Armstrong, the Utah Utes won several Rocky Mountain Conference titles and went undefeated in the years 1926, 1928, 1929, 1930, and 1941. Armstrong was elected to the National Football Foundation Collegiate Football Hall of Fame in 1957 and served as the supervisor of football officials for the Big Ten division before a forced retirement in 1963.
Content Description
Documents in this collection include correspondence, newspaper clippings, and awards relating to Armstrong's success as the University of Utah Athletic Director. Additionally contained are some tribute items following Armstrong's passing.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The Ike Armstrong Collection is arranged beginning with documents profiling Armstrong and are followed by tribute documents to Armstrong as well as small awards and memorabilia. Final documents in the collection are oversized awards and scrapbooks.
Acquisition Information
Donated by James Michael Armstrong in 2006.
Processing Note
Processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2016.
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Related Materials
Related material are the Pearl Armstrong oral history (ACCN 0814, interview number 6-2) and A Tribute to Ike authored by Pearl Armstrong (GV939.A75 A75 1984).
Forms part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Correspondence, tributes, awards and memorabilia, 1925-1986
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Description: Ike Armstrong profilesDates: 1925-1945Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Clippings and telegrams
Contained in this folder is the original telegram informing Ike Armstrong of his appointment as the University of Utah athletic director.
Dates: 1925-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Ike Armstrong tribute documentsDates: 1983-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Testimonial dinner for the Armstrongs: Guest bookDates: 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Transition to University of Minnesota
Documents in this collection include letters to Armstrong and periodicals that refer to Armstrong's transition into the position of Athletic Director to the University of Minnesota
Dates: 1950Container: Box 1, Folder 5 -
Description: 92 Years With the UtesContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Signed hat to ArmstrongDates: 1934-1949Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Distinguished Service AwardDates: 1956Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Utah Sports Hall of Fame AwardDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Miscellaneous lettersDates: 1937-1982Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Oversized materials, 1918-1969
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Description: Old Time Athletes AwardDates: 1969Container: Oversize box 2, Folder 1
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Description: ScrapbooksDates: 1918-1934Container: Oversize box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Oversized awards and scrapbook copiesDates: 1957Container: Oversize box 2, Folder 3
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Athletic directors--Minnesota--Archives
- Football coaches--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
Personal Names
- Armstrong, Ike J., 1895-1983--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Utah--Employees--Archives
- University of Utah--Football--Sources
Form or Genre Terms
- Albums (Books)
- Awards
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Correspondence
- Scrapbooks
