Alan K. Engen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1601
Scope and Contents
The Alan K. Engen papers (1840-2010) contain drafts and background information related to the publication of Engen's book For the Love of Skiing: A Visual History. The collection begins with Engen's draft book prospectus, continues with several draft versions of the work originally titled "Destiny to Fly," and is completed with a folder containing correspondence and other materials related to the final production of the published work. Several of the drafts contain handwritten or typed comments which show the growth and transformation of the book from concept to final version. Much of the draft material was reviewed by Greg Thompson; Engen's notes and the editor's correspondence to Thompson reflect the collaborative effort behind the book's creation. Additional correspondence between Mr. Engen, editors, reviewers, and others offer insight into the diversity of interest in the book, as well as the complexity of its publishing history. This material was donated by Alan Engen in 1998.
The 2012 and 2013 addendums of the Alan K. Engen papers contain correspondence, subject files, and other historical materials pertaining to the history of the Engen family, Utah ski history, and ski history in general.
A few oversize scrapbooks detailing the history of skiing have been digitized and are available online.
The 2012 and 2013 addendums of the Alan K. Engen papers contain correspondence, subject files, and other historical materials pertaining to the history of the Engen family, Utah ski history, and ski history in general.
A few oversize scrapbooks detailing the history of skiing have been digitized and are available online.
Dates
- 1840-2010
Creator
- Engen, Alan K. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English and Norwegian.
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.
Extent
58.75 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Alan K. Engen papers (1840-2010) contain drafts and research for Engen's 1998 book For the Love of Skiing: A Visual History. Engen is the son of Alf and Evelyn Engen, Utah ski pioneers. He was a member of the University of Utah ski team, and had an extensive career as a competitive skier. Currently he is director of skiing at the Alta ski resort in Utah and president of the Alf Engen Ski Museum. The collection also includes material related to various aspects of Alf Engen's life, including articles, meeting minutes, press releases, pamphlets, correspondence, and business records relating to the Alf Engen Ski School, the Alf Engen Company, the Alf Engen Museum, Alta Ski Area, the Deseret News Ski School, and other ski-related topics. A few oversize scrapbooks detailing the history of skiing have been digitized and are available online.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Boxes 1-3 were donated in 1998 (1.5 linear feet).
Box 4 was donated in 2001 (0.25 linear feet)
Boxes 5-34 and tubes 35-36 were donated in 2004 (20 linear feet).
Box 37-39 were donated in 2005 (1.5 linear feet).
Boxes 40-42 were donated in 2006 (3 linear feet).
Boxes 43-74 were donated in 2010 (16 linear feet).
Boxes 74-89, 109-110 were donated in 2012 (8.5 linear feet).
Boxes 90-108 were donated in 2013 (9 linear feet).
Boxes 109-110 were donated in 2014.
Boxes 111-115 were donated in 2015.
Box 4 was donated in 2001 (0.25 linear feet)
Boxes 5-34 and tubes 35-36 were donated in 2004 (20 linear feet).
Box 37-39 were donated in 2005 (1.5 linear feet).
Boxes 40-42 were donated in 2006 (3 linear feet).
Boxes 43-74 were donated in 2010 (16 linear feet).
Boxes 74-89, 109-110 were donated in 2012 (8.5 linear feet).
Boxes 90-108 were donated in 2013 (9 linear feet).
Boxes 109-110 were donated in 2014.
Boxes 111-115 were donated in 2015.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0413).
See also the Karl Maeser and Valeria Cheney Pack papers (ACCN 1993) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
See also the Karl Maeser and Valeria Cheney Pack papers (ACCN 1993) located in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Louis Bettini, Peter Goodro, Samuel Passey, Elizabeth Rogers, and Michael Bills in 2002-2014.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2015.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2015.
Creator
- Engen, Alan K. (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Alan K. Engen papers, 1840-2010
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Louis Bettini, Petter Goodro, Samuel Passey, Elizabeth Rogers
- Date
- © 2005 (last modified: 2012, 2017 and 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu