Stu and Greta O'Brien papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 1920

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Stu and Greta O'Brien papers (1980-1997) consist of color photocopies of three portfolios documenting the careers of these professional skiers.

Dates

1980-1997

Creator

O'Brien, Stuart W., 1956-1996 (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 / Historical

Stuart W. O'Brien (1956-1996) was born in Pennsylvania and began skiing professionally at the age of eighteen. He was a member of the United States World Cup Freestyle Team and also competed in Mogul events. Greta Paulsen-O'Brien (b. 1958) was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and began skiing at the age of five. In addition to competing professionally, Greta has been an action model and ski competition judge. The O'Briens were married on St. Patrick's Day, 1984, and were featured in many magazine articles before Stu's death in 1996.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Stu and Greta O'Brien papers (1980-1997) consist of color photocopies of three portfolios documenting the careers of these professional skiers. Stuart W. O'Brien competed professionally in both freestyle and mogul events. He was a member of the United States World Cup Freestyle Team. Greta Paulsen-O'Brien has been a professional skier and competition judge.