Robert L. Autry photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P0998

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Robert L. Autry photograph collection consists of 2 folders: Folder 1 contains 13 color slides taken at ParkWest during the 1970s. Folder 2 contains 42 digtial files 1968-1969, these original images were loaned to the library and were scanned and then returned to the donor. Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library no longer has the original images.

Dates

Creation: 1970s
Creation: 1968-1969

Creator

Autry, Robert L. (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

Robert Lee "Bob" Autry (1931-2014) graduated in 1959 from the University of Nevada with a BS in Physical Education. Autry was the Ski School Director and Assistant Vice President at Park City West, as well as a teacher at Alta Ski resort and China Peak. He worked as the Director of the Video Department at Mammoth Ski Resort, producing ski videos for EPSN, the National Ski Patrol Association, and the U.S. Ski Team. He helped design and build ski resorts such as Park City West, China Peak, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Autry coached the Mammoth Ski Team alongside founder Dave McCoy.

Source: https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/obits/robert-autry/

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (1 archives box) : 13 slides, 42 digital files

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Robert "Bob" Autry photograph collection contains images of the ParkWest ski resort, now known as Canyons Resort, from its opening in 1968 through the 1970s. The images depict skiers skiing on the mountain, a ski class with Bob Autry, construction on the resort, aerial views of the Snyderville area, and Bob Autry with his son.

This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.