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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:

Robert L. Springmeyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1816
Abstract The Robert L. Springmeyer papers (1923-1976) contain correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, convention minutes, ski tournament schedules, ski race results, news clippings, miscellaneous papers, applications, school work, diplomas, announcements, awards and a wooden plaque concerning Robert L. Springmeyer's family life and educational history as well as his involvement in the Utah National Guard, the Cub Scouts, the Salt Lake City Ski Club, and the United States Ski Association. Springmeyer was...
Dates: 1923-1976

Spruces Ski Area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0386
Abstract The Spruces Ski Area photograph collection consists of six prints of cross-country skiers at the small ski area from 1934-1936.
Dates: 1934-1936

Dan Steffen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1741
Abstract The Dan Steffen papers (1960-1982) contains course materials and publications relating to skiing and ski instruction. Steffen is a member of the Ski Archives Advisory Committee. He has taught skiing for many years at several of the Salt Lake area ski resorts.
Dates: 1960-1982

Mark Stiegemeier papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1942
Abstract The Mark Stiegemeier papers (1973-1986) contain a scrapbook, magazine articles, and news clippings concerning his involvement in freestyle skiing. Stiegemeier was a freestyle skier during the 1970s and 1980s.
Dates: 1973-1986

Mark Stiegemeier photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0925
Abstract The Mark Stiegemeier photograph collection consists of a photograph of Mark Stiegmeier during a freestyle skiing competition and two other miscellaneous photographs.
Dates: 1977-1983

Marthinius A. Strand photograph

 Collection
Identifier: P1306
Abstract The Marthinius A. Strand photograph collection is one image of him in his Utah Ski Club sweater on the out run of a jumping hill.
Dates: circa 1930s

Marthinius A. Strand Utah skiing collection

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Identifier: ACCN 1392
Abstract The Marthinius A. Strand Utah skiing collection (1932-1984) contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles and newsletters. Strand is widely regarded as the father of the Intermountain skiing industry. He is a member of the National Ski Association Hall of Fame.
Dates: 1932-1984

Christopher Strong uniform collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2680
Abstract This collection contains uniforms from the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City.
Dates: 2002

Jim Sullivan digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1327
Abstract The Jim Sullivan digital photograph collection consists of images depicting Sullivan skiing at Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Included in the collection are photographs of Snow King Resort and ski racing.
Dates: undated

Jim Sullivan papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1425
Abstract The Jim Sullivan papers (1972-1993, 2008-2014) include correspondence from Jim Sullivan, a pamphlet illustrating the Snow King Resort, sticker, Teton magazines, Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum Chronicle newsletter, and Jackson Hole Skier containing articles about Snow King. Included in the collection is an article written about Sullivan.
Dates: 1972-2014