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Paul L. Roach papers, 1947-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roach, Paul L.
- Title
- Paul L. Roach papers
- Dates
- 1947-2007 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 1.60 cubic ft. (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 400090
- Summary
- Paul Roach was the head coach of the University of Wyoming's football team and served as the university’s athletic director. Collection contains photographs, correspondence, notes, and team manuals regarding Roach's career in athletics.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Paul Roach was the head coach of the University of Wyoming football team from 1986-1990 and served as the university’s athletic director from 1986-1995, and was the director of the Cowboy Joe Club from 1985-1986. He was an assistant coach for the Wyoming Cowboys from 1962-1970 under Lloyd Eaton. Roach also coached at the University of North Dakota (1957-1962), and the University of Wisconsin (1970-1972). He coached professionally for the Oakland Raiders (1972-1962), the Green Bay Packers (1975-1977), and the Denver Broncos (1977-1980). While at Denver, the team advanced to the Super Bowl in 1978.
Roach was born in Spring Green, Wisconsin on October 24, 1927. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945-1947. He graduated from Black Hills State University in 1948, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and baseball. After graduation he coached at Hettinger High School (North Dakota) from 1952-1954, and Dickinson High School from 1954-1957. After retiring from the University of Wyoming in 1995, he remained in Laramie and assisted the athletic department with special projects.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains photographs, correspondence, and notes on football strategies, plays, and coaching philosophy when Roach was a football coach and athletic director at the University of Wyoming. Also included is material related to his time as a coach in the NFL including photographs and team manuals.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Paul L. Roach at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Paul L. Roach in August 2018.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in February 2019.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Personal FilesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Biographical material |
1947-1995 |
| 1 | Correspondence |
1957-1996 |
| 1 | Hettinger High School (North Dakota) team photos for basketball and football |
1953 |
| 1 | Newspaper clippings |
1953-1991 |
NFL: |
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| Box | ||
| 1 | Denver Broncos |
1977-2003 |
| 1 | Denver Broncos defense |
1977-1980 |
| 1 | Green Bay Packers |
1975-1976 |
| 1 | Oakland Raiders |
1974 |
| 1 | Photographs: Paul Roach |
1966-1996 |
| 1 | Proclamation day, City of Laramie Paul Roach day |
December 20, 1988 |
| 1 | University of Minnesota clinic |
1995 |
| 1 | University of Texas Tyler football clinic |
1996 |
| 1 | University of North Dakota - photographs and media guide |
1959 |
| 1 | University of Wisconsin - 1971 football banquet program and photos |
1971 |
Series II. University of Wyoming FilesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Athletic Department meeting notes |
1992-1994 |
| 1 | Athletic Director search committee report |
1986 |
| 1 | Black 14 |
1996-2004 |
| 1 | Budget reductions |
1988-1992 |
| 1 | BYU issue |
1989 |
| 1 | Coaching notes |
undated |
| 1 | Debt eradication issue and A.D. turmoil |
2002 |
| 1 | Employment contracts |
1985-1994 |
| 1 | Evaluations |
1988-1994 |
| 1 | Evaluations for others |
1980 |
| 1 | Football coach profiles |
1966 |
| 1 | Football ideas |
undated |
| 1 | Game program |
October 26, 1969 |
| 1 | Hall of Fame recognitions (Wyoming Coaches' Association, Wyoming Sports, UW) |
1993-2003 |
| 1 | Joby Wright |
1993-1994 |
| 2 | Medallion - 100 years UW football anniversary "A Million Cheers" |
1993 |
| 2 | Media guides |
1962-1969 |
| 2 | Mike English |
1994 |
| 2 | Motivation and morale |
undated |
| 2 | Offensive plays and game notes |
1966-1968 and 1989 |
| 2 | Photographs: Coaching Staff |
1969-1990 |
| 2 | Photographs: Football team photos and select players |
1967-1988 |
| 2 | Schuster, Speight salary struggle |
1987-1991 |
| 2 | Special letters |
1987-1996 |
| 2 | Speeches |
undated |
| 2 | Strategic plan for Athletic Department |
2003 |
| 2 | Sugar Bowl roster (for Hall of Fame) |
2006 |
| 2 | UW Athletic Department search |
2006 |
| 2 | UW Football reunion 1987 and 1988 teams |
2007 |
| 3 | Film: Footage of Aaron Kyle, Conrad Dohler, and Lawrence Gaines (16mm) |
1976 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Athletic directors -- Wyoming
- College sports -- West (U.S.)
- Football coaches -- United States
Corporate Names
- Denver Broncos (Football team)
- National Football League
- University of Wyoming -- Football
- University of Wyoming. Intercollegiate Athletics
- Wyoming Cowboys (Football team)
Geographical Names
- Laramie (Wyo.)
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2019
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