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:
Ski Utah audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0590
Abstract
The Ski Utah audio-visual collection consists largely of promotional films, videos and compact discs designed to attract tourists to Utah on behalf of the ski and snowboard industry. The collection also includes a some news stories related to Utah's ski industry. Ski Utah, Inc. is a marketing firm represnting the state's resorts and related service industries.
Dates:
undated
Ski Utah, Inc. photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0913
Abstract
The Ski Utah, Inc. photograph collection consists of slides of skiing activities and various resorts.
Dates:
1980-1989
Suzanne Skinner papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1411
Abstract
The Suzanne Skinner papers (1944-1945) consist of news articles, time sheets, race results, and postcards surrounding Skinner's skiing career.
Dates:
1944-1945
Snow Cup Race scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2617
Abstract
The Snow Cup Race scrapbook (1962-1963) consists of news clippings, correspondence, photographs, and project proposal materials. The Snow Cup Race was created to promote skiing in the Intermountain and Salt Lake Area. This event was held at Alta, Utah beginning in the 1940s. Skiers who have participated in the races include Jim Gaddis, Lynn Johnson, Billy Kidd, Corey Engen, and Margo Walters.
Dates:
1962-1963
Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0374
Abstract
The Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection contains photographs documenting the beginnings of the Snowbasin ski area in northern Utah. THe collection also includes views of the resort itself, as well as of skiing techniques and early equipment.
Dates:
1939-1990s
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3025
Abstract
The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records (1971-2014) consist of promotional and research materials related to the establishment of the resort along with yearly events. The main component of the collection consist of numerous menus from the multiple restaurants located at the resort along with information regarding the resort's private club.
Dates:
1971-2014
Solitude Mountain Resort digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1340
Abstract
The Solitude Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Big Cottonwood Canyon of the Wasatch Mountains outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. This collection contains three digitized images of promotional material for the Solitude Mountain Resort and its slope in the 1960s.
Dates:
1960-1969
Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook
Collection — Oversize box 1: [Barcode: 31114043362385]
Identifier: ACCN 2306
Abstract
The Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook (1967) contains collected materials regarding staff training, staff testing, avalanche preparedness, correspondence, and news clippings. Main staff for the 1967-1968 season included Dick Frost, Jim Sewell, Dean Tucker, Steve Utley, Dick Bench, John Lee, Brent Bain and Russ Schneider.
Dates:
1967
Bill Spencer photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0424
Abstract
The Bill Spencer photograph collection contains biathlon skiers, Bill Spencer on skis, 1930s-1940s and 1976, images were created from digital scans of 35 mm slides of a U.S. ski team, 1964 Olympic Biathlon Team, and two men working with a gun. The collection also contains personal photographs.
Dates:
1930s-1980s
William Spencer papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1794
Abstract
The William Spencer papers (1960-2000) contains a scrapbook, newsletter, and clippings documenting William Spencer's career as a University of Utah and United States ski racer and an Olympic biathlete. The materials also document the development of biathlon as an Olympic sport. Included is a photocopy of the book Biathlon by Arthur Stegen. Spencer is a biathlete, skier, and cyclist. In February 2000 he was inducted into the Biathlon Hall of Fame.
Dates:
1975-2002