Russ Harmer digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1376
Scope and Contents
Russ Harmer digital photograph collection contains 25 digital only images of Harmer as a child and with his family and of Alta Ski Area in Utah.
Dates
- undated
Creator
- Harmon, Russell (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 Russ Harmer digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Russ Harmer digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Historical Note
Russ Harmer began working at Alta ski resort in Utah around 1967; he held various jobs there, including equipment foreman, slope groomer, and assistant general manager. Located in the Wasatch range outside of Salt Lake City, Alta is one of the oldest ski areas in the United States. In 1935, the United States Forest Service commissioned Norwegian skier Alf Engen to evaluate the former mining town of Alta for its recreation potential. Engen recommended it as a good spot for a ski area, and in 1937, a group of Salt Lake City businessmen, led by lawyer Joe Quinney, formed the Utah Winter Sports Association to develop Alta, which opened for visitors in 1939. In 1996, the resort implemented snowmaking machines. In the 21st century, Alta worked to modernize its lifts and facilities. 2001, Alta and nearby Snowbird partnered to offer access to both resorts.
Extent
25 digital images
Abstract
The Russ Harmer digital photograph collection contains images of Russ Harmer working at Alta, Utah. Beginning in the late 1960s, Russ Harmer worked in a variety of jobs at Alta Ski Area, one of the oldest ski resorts in the United States.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Russ Harmer in 2009.
Processing Information
Processed by Claire A. Kempa in 2021.
Creator
- Harmon, Russell (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Russ Harmer digital photograph collection, undated
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- © 2021
- 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