Wilby Durham papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1708

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

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. In addition to founding the Deseret News Ski School, Wilby Durham (b. 1913) helped found and served as executive secretary for the Utah Ski Associates which was formed in 1962 to help make Utah the "ski capital of the world" as well as to prepare the Utah ski community for future Olympic Winter Game bids. Also included in this collection is information concerning events sponsored by both the Intermountain Ski Association (ISA) and the Salt Lake Ski Club, of which Wilby Durham was an officer.

Dates

1949-1962

Creator

Durham, Wilby (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.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.