Margie of the Wasatch, 1940s

Item — Reel: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Beautiful Margie arrives at Alta Lodge for a ski vacation and attracts the attention of Sverre Engen and other ski instructors who show off their skills in the beautiful alpine terrain. Narrative promotional film. 41 minutes.

Okiers of note who appear in the film:

Sverre Engen (1911-2001), national ski jumping champion, Alta ski school director, Utah ski industry and ski patrol pioneer
Betty Woolsey (1908-1977), 1936 Olympian and ski journalist
George Dondero (1913-2013), founder and president of the Oakland Ski Club
Hugh Bauer, ski racer and jumper, Washington Ski Club
John Litchfield (1917-2011), co-founder of the Aspen Ski School, member of the 10th Mountain Division, qualified for 1940 Olympics, which were never held
Wayne Poulsen (1915-1995), California State ski champion in downhill, slalom, jumping, and cross-country, coach of the University of Nevada at Reno ski team
Fritz Wiessner (1900-1988), famed mountain climbing pioneer and technical advisor to the 10th Mountain Division
Bill ("Siggy") Farrell, ski racer, Alta Ski Club

Dates

1940s

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials must be used on-site; no use of original material, access copies will be made available for viewing. Five business days advanced notice required. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law, condition of the material, or by donor.