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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:

Jeffrey P. Davis resumés and scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1901
Abstract The Jeffrey P. Davis resumés and scrapbook (1987-1996) of this professional snowboarder and snowboarding competition judge.
Dates: 1987-1996

Wesley W. Deist digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1368
Abstract Wesley W. Deist was a ski instructor and member of the United States Ski Association (USSA) Intermountain Division for 65 years. This collection contains digital-only photographs of Wesley Walter Deist with friends, skiing and other portraits, and newspaper clippings about his ski career.
Dates: 1965-2008

Wesley W. Deist papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2944
Abstract Wesley W. Deist was a ski instructor and member of the United States Ski Association (USSA) Intermountain Division for 65 years. These papers (1958-2008) include documents relating to his role as president of the organization, including competition results and convention materials.
Dates: 1958-2008

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

Randy L. Dryer papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2984
Abstract The Randy L. Dryer papers (1987-2005) contains materials related to Dryer's work with the Utah Sports Authority as a member of the Board of Trustees and Management Committee of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games Organizing Committee. He also served as chair of the Utah Athletic Foundation.
Dates: 1987-2005

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

Wilby Durham photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0901
Abstract The Wilby Durham photograph collection consists of two black and white photographs of a group of people at an unidentified dinner party. The photographs were taken by Deseret News photographer Howard C. Moore on March 8, 1962. Additional materials donated digitally for his induction into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame
Dates: 1962-2000

Karen Budge Eaton digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0996
Abstract The Karen Budge photograph collection consists of portraits and images of Karen Budge skiing.
Dates: 1970s

Spencer Eccles photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0903
Abstract The Spencer Eccles photograph collection consists of images of Spencer Eccles in various ski races, competitions, and features newspaper articles. This collection includes photographs of members of the Utah Ski Team, nationally ranked alpine skiers, and the Eccles family.
Dates: 1950-1990s

Peter S. Ecker digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1380
Abstract Peter S. Ecker (1898-1967) was a pioneer in the Utah ski industry. This collection contains digitized photographs of the Ecker family, a 1947 brochure about a ski jumping competition, and newspaper clippings about Ecker's life and career.
Dates: 1920-1967