SSSA. Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives)
Record Group
Identifier: SSSA
The archives document the evolution of the sport and industry, including the history of ski competition on local, national, and international levels. In addition to scholarly research of skiing as a sport, these materials are valuable resources for research into skiing-related industries such as public relations, transportation, resorts and their amenities, equipment, and clothing.
Established in 1989, this self-funded program was created to preserve a comprehensive history of skiing in Utah and the Intermountain region.
Found in 254 Collections and/or Records:
Barbie Patterson Kallerud scrapbooks [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2012
Abstract
The Barbie Patterson Kallerud scrapbooks [photocopies] (1952-1995) document Kallerud's ski career. Kallerud was born in Sun Valley, Idaho and was on the C team and the development team for the United States Ski team from 1976 to 1979. She skied for the University of Utah Ski team from 1981 to 1982. She earned her bachelor's degree in English and her secondary teaching certificate from the University of Utah in 1984.
Dates:
1952-1995
Peter V. Karns papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1958
Abstract
The Peter V. Karns papers [photocopies] contains clippings, newsletters, race results, and other items relating to Karns' University of Utah downhill ski team experience and biathalon career.
Dates:
1964-1978
John Kelly digital photograph collectionh
Collection
Identifier: P0961
Abstract
John Kelly was a Utah photographer who photographed skiers and snowboarders. This collection contains digital-only scans of Kelly's photographs of Jeff Davis and other snow sports athletes as well as scans of Kelly's published photographs.
Dates:
circa 1985-2000
Karen Korfanta papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1689
Abstract
The Karen Korfanta papers (1941-1998) contain correspondence, news clippings, a scrapbook, brochures, pamphlets, and ski memorabilia.
Dates:
1941-1998
Karen Korfanta photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0415
Abstract
The Karen Korfanta photograph collection contains photographs of Karen Korfanta and others skiing. Karen Korfanta was an alpine racer, member of the 1966 University of Utah Ski Team and the 1969-1970 U.S. Ski Team.
Dates:
1937-1970s
Mike Korologos papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1824
Abstract
The Mike Korologos papers (1958-2005) contain correspondence, memorandums, notes, a speech, a budget, and reports concerning the creation of an archives and records management program by the Salt Lake Olympic Organizing Committee (SLOC). The bulk of the documents concern the agreement with the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah to become the official repository for organizing committee records. Mike Korologos is a resident of Salt Lake City who formerly served as spokesperson...
Dates:
1958-2005
Mike Korologos photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0410
Abstract
The Mike Korologos photograph collection contains photographs of the Deseret Ski School, primarily featuring Alf Engen; photograph documenting the construction of Snowbird; images taken at the dedication of the women's Olympic downhill course at Snow Basin in 1999.
Dates:
1948-1990
Dolores LaChapelle photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0981
Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection
Collection
Identifier: A0439
Abstract
The Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection (1950-1970) consists of films about avalanche danger, control and research at Utah ski areas and around the world. The collection also includes some of LaChapelle's home movies and other ski related footage. Edward LaChapelle was an American glaciologist, mountaineer, skier, author, and professor and a pioneer in Avalanche research, safety and forecasting.
Dates:
1950-1970
Keith Lange digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0948
Abstract
The Keith Lange digital photograph collection consists of sixteen digital scans of color and black and white prints loaned to the Special Collections Department for scanning in November 2003. The images document his career as a skier, ski instructor, ski jumper, and member of professional ski organizations.
Dates:
1950s-1970s