Robert Young papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1694
Scope and Contents
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
Creator
- Young, Robert, 1951-2003 (Person)
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 Sketch
Young (1951-2003) was born in Brigham City, Utah, but grew up in Ogden. He skied during his youth and pioneered the art of extreme skiing. Young was well-known and distinguished in his career. He acted as a stunt double in several movies including one in James Bond. He also won several world metals in world cup competitions. Robert Young died in Puerto Vallarta on 7 April 2003.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet (1 Oversize Box)
Language of Materials
English
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.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Carolyn Young in 2003.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0942).
Processing Information
Processed by Matt Homer in 2003.
Creator
- Young, Robert, 1951-2003 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Robert Young papers
- Author
- Finding aid created by Matt Homer.
- Date
- 2003 (last modified: 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
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