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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:

Park City West records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0544
Abstract The Park City West records (1967-1982) contain corespondence, news clippings, news releases, brochures, trail maps, fact sheets, financial documents, and architectural materials such as drawings, specifications, and construction cost sheets. A scrapbook is also included.
Dates: 1967-1982

Ruth Peay photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0377
Abstract The Ruth Peay photograph collection contains photographs of skiers and ski areas in Utah, many by Clyde Anderson. The collection also contains three photographs of Clyde Anderson.
Dates: 1943

Dean Perkins papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043128927]
Identifier: ACCN 2707
Abstract The Dean Perkins papers (1967-1969) consist of brochures, announcement, and periodical and newspaper advertisements for Perkins Ltd., a retail store located in Ogden, Utah. This store specialized in mountaineering, ski, tennis and everyday clothing and equipment.
Dates: 1967-1969

Jean and Wilburn Pickett papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1573
Abstract The Jean and Wilburn Pickett papers (1961-1998) contain correspondence, entry applications, score cards, news clippings, posters, trail maps, brochures, and editions of the Alta Powder News, detailing both the history of Alta, Utah, and Alta's Gelande ski jump competitions as well as other intermountain ski racing and jumping events. Jean and Wilburn Pickett were associated with skiing at Alta for many years. Wilburn began publishing the ...
Dates: 1961-1998

David Powers ski films collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1159
Abstract The David Powers audio-visual collection consists of home movies of Powers and his peers skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, and Alta, Utah.
Dates: Majority of material found within 1977-1985

Professional Ski Instructors Association, Intermountain Division photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0414
Abstract The Professional Ski Instructors Association, Intermountain Division photograph collection contains photographs of the I.S.I.A demonstration team with a photocopy of an I.S.I.A. article featuring Corky Fowler as part of the team. The collection also includes a print of Isolde Collins, Executive Secretary, and photocopies of two letters, one a recommendation from a former employer and the other a cover letter for her...
Dates: 1970-1971

Promotional ski brochures collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2489
Abstract The promotional ski brochures collection (circa 1899-1971) was collected by Timothy Tracey. The brochures represent various resorts located in North America and Europe.
Dates: circa 1899-1971

Proposed ski resort site plans

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1254
Abstract The proposed ski resort site plans were designed by architect David R. Hays for Calvin McPhie. The designer was Lee Underwood.
Dates: 1963