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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 258 Collections and/or Records:

Suzy Harris Rytting papers [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1161
Abstract

The Suzy Harris Rytting papers (1944-1988) consist of photocopied clippings and other documents covering Suzy Harris Rytting's career in ski racing and her election to the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1988. Suzy Harris Rytting is a ski racer. She was a member of the 1952 U.S. Olympic team.

Dates: 1944-1988

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

Gale Dick papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0593
Abstract

The Gale Dick papers (1985-1990) consist of committee and organizational work Dick did with the Salt Lake City Olympic bid effort, beginning in 1985. Included are correspondence, minutes, studies, reports, brochures, news clippings, and other papers.

Dates: 1985-1990

Intermountain Ski Instructors Association records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0425
Abstract The Intermountain Ski Instructors Association records (1937-1998) contain materials documenting the activities of the Intermountain Ski Instructors and various other ski-related organizations, including the Professional Ski Instructors Association, the Far West Instructors, and the Rocky Mountain Ski Instructors. Included are meeting minutes, financial records, newsletters, correspondence, and reports. The Intermountain Ski Instructors Association was formed in 1950. The purpose of the...
Dates: 1937-1998

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...
Dates: 1988-1995

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

Inventories to the XV Winter Olympic Games

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1576
Abstract

The inventories to the XV Winter Olympic Games (1984-1988) consist of inventories to the records of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic Games. The collection contains nine spiral bound books that descripe the records of PR-90-001, held in 620 containers in the City of Calgary Archives, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This collection also includes several promotional pamphlets, training materials, and other documents produced in conjunction with the 1988 Winter Olympic Games.

Dates: 1984-1988

Robert Young papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1694
Abstract

The Robert Young papers (1964-1991) contain pamphlets, posters, competition badges, and news clippings highlighting Young's life as a freestyle skier. The posters show different events he competed in and the pamphlets are from several ski camps he worked at.

Dates: 1964-1991

Lou Lorenz papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1644
Abstract The Lou Lorenz papers (1951-1996) contain correspondence, meeting materials, legal documents, instruction manuals, booklets, magazines, newsletters, journals, directories, posters, and general ski instruction. Lorenz started teaching skiing in the 1940s. He was a ski school director at Little Mountain and Solitude, president of Intermountain Ski Instructors of America (ISIA), and a charter member of the Utah Ski Archives Advisory Board. He serves on the Alf Engen Museum Foundation Board of...
Dates: 1951-1996

Alpine Training School scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1645
Abstract The Alpine Training School scrapbook (1960-1969) contains information on ski racing and the School. The Alpine Training School was developed in the 1960s by Marv Melville, Al Hansen and Bill Spencer to provide competent instruction for all the school members; to develop young competitors interested in qualifying for national and international meets; to provide guidance and supervision for members at all organized functions; to provide traveling expenses to local, divisional and national...
Dates: 1960-1969

Sun Valley, Idaho collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1653
Abstract

The Sun Valley, Idaho collection (1937-1965) consists of travel brochures, photos, calendars, and stationary. The materials focus on the travel and recreational opportunities available in Sun Valley.

Dates: 1937-1965

Darrell D. Robison papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1662
Abstract

The Darrell D. Robison papers (1947-2002) contain correspondence, a photocopied scrapbook, news articles, race results and ski publications following his skiing career.

Dates: 1947-2002

Wilby Durham papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1708
Abstract

The Wilby Durham papers (1949-1962) contain correspondence, news clippings, photographs, ski race forms and organization documents relating to the formation of the Utah Ski Associates. Durham helped found the Utah Ski Associates in 1962 to promote skiing in Utah as well as to prepare the Utah ski community for future Winter Olympics bids. He also served as an officer of the Intermountain Ski Association and the Salt Lake Ski Club.

Dates: 1949-1962

Craig Gorder papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1709
Abstract

The Craig Gorder papers (1961-1975) contain news clippings, articles, news releases, letters of recognition, personal letters, pamphlets, brochures and ski magazines pertaining to the life and skiing career of Craig Gorder. Gorder was born in 1952 and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had a career as a ski racer, racing professionally and for the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Olympic Ski Team.

Dates: 1961-1975

Alton Crane Melville papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1723
Abstract The Alton Crane Melville papers (1953-2001) contain correspondence, articles, speeches, minutes, pamphlets, brochures, and news clippings pertaining to the National Ski Association (NSA), currently known as the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the 1960 Olympic Games. In addition, the collection contains information on the Melville, Deseret, and Abraham Irrigation Companies. Melville (1904-1966) wrote The Melville Family of Utah, and served as...
Dates: 1953-2001

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

Patrick N. Miller collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1771
Abstract

The Patrick N. Miller collection (1960-2013) contains manuscript and memorabilia related to the University of Utah Ski Team and Miller's involvement with collegiate and national level skiing. Miller served as head coach, as president of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association and as a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association Skiing Rules Committee.

Dates: 1960-2013

David Eccles Quinney papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1772
Abstract

The David Eccles Quinney papers (1932-2000) contain a scrapbook, correspondence, and publications related to the Sun Valley Ski Resort. Quinney (1919-1974), who was a member of the Utah Ski Club and the Aurora Ski Club, is a son of S. Joseph Quinney, a Salt Lake attorney who was instrumental in the development of skiing at Alta.

Dates: 1932-2000

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

Norm Burton papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1814
Abstract The Norm Burton papers (1958-1985) contain correspondence, programs, articles, news clippings, and a wooden plaque pertaining to the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) and the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association (ISIA). Norm Burton served as certification president, administrative vice president, and president of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association during the 1970s and 1980s. The materials also contain information on the Miller Ski Company and Snow Basin's ski...
Dates: 1958-1985