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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:

Richard D. Movitz digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1325
Abstract The Richard D. Movitz digital photograph collection consists of 2 images given to the Utah Ski Archives to honor Richard for the 2006 Ski Hall of Fame.
Dates: undated

Non-Utah skiing photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0390
Abstract The non-Utah skiing photograph collection contains photographs of ski activities and landscape views in Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Dates: circa 1970

David Allen Novelle digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1332
Abstract The David Allen Novelle digital photograph collection consists of images of Novelle downhill skiing. Also included in the collection are news clippings.
Dates: undated

Curtis Oberhansly collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1992
Abstract The Oberhansly collection (1976-1977) consists of various materials relating to Oberhansly's interest and involvement in the freestyle skiing world during 1975-1977.
Dates: 1976-1977

Hugh Olander news clippings collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1056
Abstract The Hugh Olander news clippings collection (1949-1954) consist of clippings related to Olander's career as a ski instructor.
Dates: 1949-1954

Carole Olufsen's collection of Salt Lake City Winter Olympics news clippings

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2873
Abstract The Carole Olufsen collection (2002) consists of national news clippings regarding the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
Dates: 2002

Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0939
Abstract The Olympic Winter Games, Lake Placid photograph collection consists of one black and white photographic print and one bumper sticker. Both items include writing on the back stating they are from the book, XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 Official Results.
Dates: 1980

Park City Mountain Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0949
Abstract The Park City Mountain Resort photograph collection (1971-1994) contains negatives, photographs, and postcards, almost all of which are directly related to Park City Mountain Resort's role in Utah's winter sports industry and international competative ski ciruit. The colleciton includes promotional materials for the ski area, Utah's ski industry at large and the United States Ski Team, as well as images of the World Cup and other competitions held at the resort, and many other materials...
Dates: 1971-1994

Park City Mountain Resort records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1938
Abstract The Park City Mountain Resort records (1942-2002) contain correspondence, snow reports, accounting information, inspection reports, brochures, photography records, world cup records, memorabilia, magazines, news clippings, race materials, and engineering documents and drawings. The Park City Mountain Resort evolved from a mining operation started in the late 1800s and, as mining activities decreased, more attention was devoted to the development of a ski area. In 1963 the Treasure Mountain...
Dates: 1942-2002

Park City Ski Corporation records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1218
Abstract The Park City Ski Corporation records (1961-1997) contains announcements to the public and the media from the company's communications director regarding upcoming events, resort improvements, and new programs available for visitors. The collection also includes many brochures and information packets that cover the same subjects, although these items also contain local advertising, vacation ideas, and visitor information.
Dates: 1961-1997