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:
LaVern Trepp photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2021
Abstract
Lavern O. Trepp (1917-2005) was an American skier and United States Army veteran who served in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. After his military service, Trepp acquired the Pine Mountain Alpine Ski area in Iron Mountain, Michigan. This collection contains color slides and black-and-white prints of Trepp's military service and training, as well as images of skiing and of his family dating from approximately 1940 to 1960.
Dates:
circa 1942-1960
University of Utah Ski Team photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0372
Abstract
The University of Utah Ski Team photograph collection contains photographs of the members of the first ski team sponsored by the University of Utah through the current ski team.
Dates:
1940s-2023
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2461
Abstract
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association records (1987-2008) contain patricipation materials from FIS (Federation De Nationale De Ski or International Ski Federation), the Olympics and other skiing and snowboard tournaments and races. It also contains media materials, event packages, and correspondence.
Dates:
1987-2008
Utah Olympic Committee photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0775
Abstract
The Utah Olympic Committee photograph collection consists of a image of a speech being given in City City and an image of a downhill skier.
Dates:
early 1990s
Utah Ski Archives Advisory Board records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1806
Abstract
The Utah Ski Archives Advisory Board records (1973-2012) contain correspondence, meeting agendas, auction forms, articles, art designs, brochures, memos, newsletters, and newspaper materials regarding the Ski Archives' annual fundraiser, "The Ski Affair." The Utah Ski Archives, established in 1989, was created in order to preserve a comprehensive history of skiing in Utah and the Intermountain region. The archives offer a unique opportunity for historical and contemporary research into Utah's...
Dates:
1973-2012
Utah Ski Archives annual banquet photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0397
Abstract
The Utah Ski Archives annual banquet photograph collection contains photographs documenting activities at the annual banquet of the Utah Ski Archives.
Dates:
1982-2023
Utah skiing collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1080
Abstract
The Utah skiing collection (1930-1992) is an ongoing collection of miscellaneous items related to skiing received from various donors. Included are industry reports, ski logs, articles, clippings, posters, and ephemera.
Dates:
1930-1992
Utahns For Responsible Public Spending records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1548
Abstract
The Utahns for Responsible Public Spending records (1988-1995) contains correspondence, clippings, press releases, notes, petitions, speeches, and memorabilia related to the activities of this organization in opposing the bid for the Winter Olympics. Included are materials produced by the Utah Sports Authority and various bid committees in support of Salt Lake City's bids for the Winter Olympics. Utahns for Responsible Public Spending was a group opposed to the Salt Lake City bid for the 1998...
Dates:
1988-1995
Ute Alpine Club records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0438
Abstract
The Ute Alpine Club records (1959-1981) include a history, constitution, manuals, articles, writings, and other papers regarding the activities of this Utah club. Originally formed as a ski club in 1954, the Ute Alpine Club became known as a club in which members were involved in all types of outdoor activities. As of 1981, unable to compete with other outdoor services, the club focused on advertising its social benefits.
Dates:
1959-1981
Rich Varga articles
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Identifier: ACCN 1904
Abstract
The collection consists of color photocopies of magazine articles on snowboarding; many document Rich Varga's career. Rich Varga lives in Salt Lake City. He was a professional snowboarder during the 1980s.
Dates:
1990