Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1350
Scope and Contents
The Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection consists of 1 box containg 21 black-and-white and color photographs. 20 of the images depict Amy Toda Meeker skiing in Japan and Utah, with images of Meeker's time on the University of Utah Ski Team, dating from the 1940s. The collection also includes 1 color photograph of Meeker and her family in France from 2007.
Dates
- circa 1940-2007
Creator
- Meeker, Amy (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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Amy Toda Meeker was born in Portland, Oregon. In 1938, after the death of her mother, Meeker’s father decided to move to Japan with his four children. During this time, Meeker began competing in ski races. In 1941, the family moved to Karuizawa, a mountain village, for the duration of World War II. After the war ended, Meeker began working as a ski instructor for a Untied States Army Rest Hotel. In the late 1940s, Amy Toda Meeker returned to the United States to attend college at the University of Utah, where she continued skiing competitively for the University of Utah Ski Team. She graduated from the University of Utah in 1950 with a BS in Sociology and retired from competitive skiing.
Soon after graduation, Amy Toda married Virgin Meeker and moved with him to Michigan, where he was a graduate student at the University of Michigan. Together, they had three children. After graduating with his degree, Virgil Meeker worked as a geographer for the United States Army, first in Tokyo, Japan, and then in Hawaii, where they settled. Amy Toda Meeker volunteered for a number of agencies, including the Bishop Museum, the Punahou School, and Kapiolani Hospital. She also worked as a substitute teacher. Amy Toda Meeker died in March 2018.
Soon after graduation, Amy Toda married Virgin Meeker and moved with him to Michigan, where he was a graduate student at the University of Michigan. Together, they had three children. After graduating with his degree, Virgil Meeker worked as a geographer for the United States Army, first in Tokyo, Japan, and then in Hawaii, where they settled. Amy Toda Meeker volunteered for a number of agencies, including the Bishop Museum, the Punahou School, and Kapiolani Hospital. She also worked as a substitute teacher. Amy Toda Meeker died in March 2018.
Extent
21 Items (1 box)
Abstract
Amy Toda Meeker skied competitively in Japan in the 1940s and was a member of the University of Utah Ski Team from about 1947 to 1950. The Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection contains images of Meeker and friends skiing in the 1940s.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Amy Toda Meeker in 2008.
Separated Materials
See also the Amy Toda Meeker papers (ACCN 2764) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Meeker, Amy (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Amy Toda Meeker photograph collection, circa 1940-2007
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- 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