Clayton Steinke papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: UA 241

Scope and Contents

The Clayton Steinke papers document Steinke’s career as a runner and a member of the University of Oregon cross country and track and field team from 1960-1964. The papers include scrapbooks, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, awards, digital media, an April 30, 1962 edition of Sports Illustrated, and a typescript draft of an unpublished memoir. Also included are uniforms from a December 1962 track meet against the New Zealand national team and a University of Oregon letterman’s jacket.

Dates

1955-2011
Majority of material found within 1958-1964

Creator

Steinke, Clayton (Creator, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Conditions Governing Technical Access

This collection includes digital files to which access is restricted. Access to these materials is governed by repository policy and may require the production of listening or viewing copies. Researchers requiring access must notify Special Collections and University Archives in advance and pay fees for reproduction services as necessary.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Property rights and copyrights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives.

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Biographical / Historical

Clayton E. Steinke Jr. (1942-) is a runner and former member of the University of Oregon cross country and track and field team.

Steinke had a successful high school running career at South Salem High School. From 1960-1964, he was a member of the University of Oregon cross country and track and field team, running under head coach Bill Bowerman. On the track, he competed in mid-distance and steeplechase. In the spring of 1962, four members of the University of Oregon team broke the world record for the four by one mile relay. Later that year, Steinke traveled as an alternate runner on the University of Oregon team that was invited to compete in the same relay distance in a meet against the New Zealand national team. As representatives of both the United States of America and the University of Oregon, and to comply with the Amateur Athletic Union, the team wore unique uniforms with references to the USA and the University of Oregon.

Extent

10.25 linear feet (6 containers) : 1 legal size manuscript box; 3 oversize flat boxes (21" x 17" x 3.75"); 1 flat box (18.5" x 13.25" x 3.25"); 1 textile box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Clayton Steinke Jr. (1942-) was a member of the University of Oregon cross country and track and field team from 1960-1964. This collection includes scrapbooks, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, awards, uniforms, and an unpublished memoir.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in its original order.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Clayton Steinke, 2017-2021

Processing Information

Collection processed by Sarah Lueders, 2022.

Processing Information

This collection contains unprocessed digital material. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives for more information.

Subjects

Photographs Subject Source: Archiveswest
Runners (Sports) -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scrapbooks Subject Source: Archiveswest
Track and field -- Oregon -- Eugene Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Track and field athletes -- Oregon -- Eugene Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Uniforms Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus