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:
Alexander Woodruff "Woody" Anderson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0457
Abstract
The Alexander Woodruff "Woody" Anderson photograph collection contains two portrait snapshots of Woody Anderson.
Dates:
1952-1990s
Barbara Stewart Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2184
Abstract
The Barbara Stewart Anderson papers (1901-2001) focus extensively on images, documents and correspondence from her family, particularly from her father, Ray Stewart, the founder of Timp Haven Ski Resort. Includes twelve valuable land patents deeding land to the North Fork Investment Company, as well as historic newspaper clippings from the Provo Herald, and hand-written documentation of water levels in Provo Canyon.
Dates:
1901-2001
Barbara Stewart Anderson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1309
Abstract
The Barbara Stewart Anderson photograph collection contains materials collected for her book Before Sundance: Ray Stewart and Timp Haven.
Dates:
1900-2000
Woody Anderson papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1233
Abstract
The Woody Anderson papers (1956-1991) contain news clippings, brochures, travel guides, correspondence, resumes, and a typescript of a two-part interview with Anderson, conducted in 1990 by Joe Arave.
Dates:
1956-1991
Axel J. Andresen photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0919
Abstract
The Axel J. Andresen photograph collection consists of images of Axel Andresen ski jumping. Included are images relating to the 1952 Winter Olympic Games in Oslo, Norway.
Dates:
circa 1920-1959
Axel J. Andresen scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1917
Abstract
The Axel J. Andresen scrapbooks (1930-1980) were compiled by Andresen documenting his involvement in competitive ski jumping. A native of Norway, Andresen came to Utah in 1912. He held most major jump titles between 1918 and 1927. He was a founding member of the Norwegian-American Athletic Club, which later became the Utah Ski Club. Andresen served as vice president of that organization in the 1930s.
Dates:
1930-1980
Robert L. Autry papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1943
Abstract
The Robert L. Autry papers (1950-1970) contain a notebook of past work and resumes of Bob Autry. Also included in the collection are photocopies of race results and reports. Robert l. Autry served as an instructor and director in ski schools and organized ski races.
Dates:
1950-1971
Robert L. Autry photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0998
Abstract
The Robert "Bob" Autry photograph collection contains images of the ParkWest ski resort, now known as Canyons Resort, from its opening in 1968 through the 1970s. The images depict skiers skiing on the mountain, a ski class with Bob Autry, construction on the resort, aerial views of the Snyderville area, and Bob Autry with his son.
Dates:
1970s; 1968-1969
Nancy Bandy scrapbook
Collection — Oversize box 1
Identifier: ACCN 2390
Abstract
The Nancy Bandy scrapbook (1973-1976) is titled "Rebirth of Utes Skiing" and consists of news clippings, ski results, photographs and other ephemeral materials regarding the history of the University of Utah's ski team under the direction of coach Phil Klingsmith.
Dates:
1973-1976
Richard Bench digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1346
Abstract
The Richard Bench digital photograph collection depicts Dick Bench, ElRae Bench and other Park West Ski Patrol members posing and skiing at ParkWest in Park City, Utah circa 1975-1990.
Dates:
1975-1990