William Spencer papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1794
Scope and Contents
The William Spencer papers (1960-2000) document both Mr. Spencer's own pursuits as a top University of Utah and United States skier and Olympic biathlete, and the development of biathlon as a sport in the US and in the Olympics. Included in the collection is a personal scrapbook of news clippings and memorabilia documenting Mr. Spencer's activities as a biathlete, skier and cyclist; a copy of a newsletter produced by the 76th Army Division with a feature article on biathlon and Mr. Spencer; and a copy of former Olympic Team Coach Arthur Stegen's book, Biathlon. The scrapbook also contains many references to other well-known skiers and athletes, and profiles several competitions in biathlon, Nordic skiing, Alpine skiing, ski jumping, and cycling. Two additional news clippings regarding Alta ski area's 50th year celebration, and Mr. Spencer's induction into the Biathlon Hall of Fame are included with the collection.
Dates
- 1975-2002
Creator
- Spencer, Bill, 1936- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
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
3.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
The William Spencer papers (1960-2000) contains a scrapbook, newsletter, and clippings documenting William Spencer's career as a University of Utah and United States ski racer and an Olympic biathlete. The materials also document the development of biathlon as an Olympic sport. Included is a photocopy of the book Biathlon by Arthur Stegen. Spencer is a biathlete, skier, and cyclist. In February 2000 he was inducted into the Biathlon Hall of Fame.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Box 1 was donated in 2000 (1 linear feet). Box 2 was donated in 2002 (l linear feet). Box 3 was donated in 2004 (l.5 linear feet).
Processing Information
Processed by Lois Bettini and Samuel J. Passey from 2003-2006.
Creator
- Spencer, Bill, 1936- (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the William Spencer papers, 1975-2002
- Author
- Finding aid created by Lois Bettini and Samuel J. Passey
- Date
- © 2006 (last modified: 2018)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
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