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Gordon and Peg Allcott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1134

Scope and Contents

The Gordon and Peg Allcott papers (1938, 1940s-1989, and 1996) focuses on the development of the Alta Ski Patrol since 1945. The documents consist of some of Gordon Allcott's personal notes, early text and reference books, his National Ski Patrol certificate, an Alta ski patrolman's parka designation, news clippings, a scrapbook of Alta promotional information from 1971-1972 ski season, a National Ski Patrol Emergency Care Workbook, and a Ski Patrol manual and avalanche rescue material from the 1987-1988 ski season. In addition, the collection holds Ski Patrol certificates and various registration cards regarding Peg Barnes Allcott's Ski Patrol activities. The collection also holds a brochure for the IVth Olympic Winter Games held in 1936 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, as well as general Ski Patrol-related items.

Dates

  • 1938-1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

In 1945, Fred Speyer, general manager of Alta Ski Resort, gathered four men together and asked them to form a "weekend ski patrol" for the Alta Ski Resort. This was the first ski patrol until in the intermountain area. One of these men was Gordon Allcott. Allcott pursued his National Ski Patrol training and was awarded his National Ski Patrol certification on November 5, 1948. By 1972 there were twelve full-time ski patrollers and 26 part time ski patrollers at Alta, including Peg Allcott.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Gordon and Peg Allcott papers (1938-1996) consist of materials documenting the Alta ski patrol acttivities of Gordon and Peg Allcott. Included are notes, ski patrol manuals, avalanche rescue manuals, clippings concerning ski patrol activities, and a scrapbook of promotional materials about the Alta ski resort (1971-1972). Also included is a brochure from the 1936 Winter Olympics in Germany. Gordon Allcott was an original member of the ski patrol at the Alta Ski Resort. Peg Allcott also served on the Alta ski patrol.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Gordon and Peg Allcott in 1990 and 1996.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archive.

Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).

Separated Materials

Photographs (P0403) and one videocassette tape (A0397) transferred to the Multimedia Section of the Manuscripts Division.

Processing Information

Processed by Jane Chesley in 1996.

Addendum processed by Mark Jensen in 1998.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Inventory of the Gordon and Peg Allcott papers
Author
Finding aid created by Jane Chesley.
Date
1996 (last modified: 1998 and 2019)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863

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