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:
Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0983
Abstract
The Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection contains 7 black and white images of her skiing and training.
Dates:
1950-1970
Doug McLaren papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2397
Abstract
The Doug McLaren papers (2004) consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet entitled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs." McLaren had worked as a park ranger for the Grand Teton National Park from 1952-2004.
Dates:
2004
Amy Toda Meeker papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042330912]
Identifier: ACCN 2764
Abstract
The Amy Toda Meeker papers (1946-1949, 2007) consist of news clippings, a biographical sketch, and ski racing programs. Meeker was a former student and ski racer for the University of Utah.
Dates:
1946-2007
Monte Meier digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1321
Abstract
The Monte Meier digital photograph collection consists of images depicting Meier skiing in the Winter Paralympic Games and in Montana and Colorado.
Dates:
2002-2006
Alton Crane Melville family home movies
Collection
Identifier: A0655
Abstract
The Alton Crane Melville family home movies (1940-1968) consist of footage of the Melville family's vacations, home life and special events across multiple generations. In addition to family footage of Alton and Verna Melville and their children, many of the films in this colleciton contain footage of competative or recrational skiing at resorts in Utah and around the world. Both Alton Crane Melville and his son, Marvin Melville are prominent members of the United States ski community, and many...
Dates:
1940-1968
Alton Crane Melville papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1723
Abstract
The Alton Crane Melville papers (1953-2001) contain correspondence, articles, speeches, minutes, pamphlets, brochures, and news clippings pertaining to the National Ski Association (NSA), currently known as the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the 1960 Olympic Games. In addition, the collection contains information on the Melville, Deseret, and Abraham Irrigation Companies. Melville (1904-1966) wrote The Melville Family of Utah, and served as president...
Dates:
1953-2001
Alton Crane Melville photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0933
Abstract
The Alton Crane Melville photograph collection consists of images taken from the Alton Crane Melville scrapbooks belonging to the Manuscripts Division. Alton Crane Melville (1904-1966) served as president of the NSA and was an avid skier and participant in many ski organizations. The photograph collection reflects Melville's love of skiing, teaching, and membership in various...
Dates:
1950s-1960s
Marvin Alton Melville papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1246
Abstract
The Marvin Alton Melville papers (1950-2001) contain scrapbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other documents concerning the United States Ski Association (USSA), particularly the Alpine Competition Committee, of which Melville was the chairman, and its dealings with different ski associations such as the International Ski Federation (FIS). The collection also contains material on the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Olympics.
Dates:
1950-2001
Marvin Alton Melville photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0917
Abstract
The Marvin Alton Melville photograph collection consists of images of Marvin Melville skiing in competitions and training. Most of the inventory descriptions were taken from the labels on the back of the images. The photographs in box three were scanned from three of Marvin Melville's scrapbooks held in Manuscript's reserve collection. Many of the images in box three are duplicates of those found in boxes one and two.
Dates:
Late 1940s-2000
Earl and Gladys Miller photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0375
Abstract
The Earl and Gladys Miller photograph collection contains photographs documenting the early years of Snow Basin.
Dates:
1940s-1980s