Jack Burton photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P1701

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Jack Burton photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 12 black-and-white photographs depicting Burton during his time as a track and field athlete, as well as other athletes, including of football. Many of the young men depicted in the photographs were University of Utah student athletes, but others are from other, unidentified institutions and teams. In addition to track and field, the photographs depict football and baseball players. The photographs date from approximately 1925 to 1930. The photographs were removed from a scrapbook following donation.

The files names listed below have four parts: (part 1) The collection number n (part 2) box number_(part 3) folder number_(part 4) item number. These numbers will match exactly with the corresponding scans in the digital library.

Dates

1925-1930

Creator

Burton, John C., 1906-1960 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Jack Burton photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

John Christopher “Jack” Burton (1906-1960) was born on April 6, 1906, in Kaysville, Utah, to Emily Flint and Charles Tingey Burton. He attended Davis High in Ogden, Utah, where he was a successful student athlete, competing nationally and setting records in the 440- and 880-yard dashes. Burton continued his athletic career at the University of Utah from 1926 to 1928. During this time, Burton was a member of the track team, serving as its captain, under coach Ike Armstrong. In 1928, he was injured during Olympic trials in New York. After graduation, Jack Burton coached the Union Pacific track team in Los Angeles, California. According to his obituary, Burton married Helen Holland (1907-1948) on September 26, 1936. Burton worked as a salesman and in construction. Jack Burton died on September 18, 1960.

Extent

12 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Christopher “Jack” Burton (1906-1960) was a high school and college track star who attended the University of Utah from 1926 to 1928. During this time, he served as captain of the track team under coach Ike Armstrong. The Jack Burton photograph collection consists of photographs of Burton and other University of Utah athletes dating from approximately 1925 to 1930.