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Timothy Treacy photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P2300

Scope and Contents

The Timothy Treacy photograph collection consists of 2 boxes contianing 71 images collected by Timothy Treacy and depicting primarily ski history. The collection consists of black-and-white photograph prints and copy prints. A note included with Box 1 Folder 4, photographs dated from 1894, states that photos of skiing during this time period are "certainly quite rare." The note was adressed to Treacy from Michael Dawson, an antiquarian bookseller.

Dates

  • 1894-1979

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

Timothy Edmund "Tim" Treacy was born in San Francisco, California on June 4, 1932. He earned an underraduate and a law degree from Stanford University and worked for the California Public Utilities Commission as their principal counsel. Treacy was an avid mountaineer, skier, runner, and traveler. Treacy was a member of numerous ski and outdoor associations, including: the Worldloppet Ski Federation, the Far West Nordic Ski Education Association, and Auburn Ski Club. He was a collector of material documenting ski history. Timothy Treacy passed away on October 5, 2015.

Source: Timothy Treacy 1932-2015. (2015, October 11) San Francisco Chronicle.

Extent

1.6 Linear Feet (1 archives box, 1 oversize box) : 71 items

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Timothy Treacy (1932-2015) was an avid mountaineer, skier, and collector of ski history. This collection contains black-and-white photograph prints and copy prints documeting early skiing and snow sports, both in the United States and internationally.

Arrangement

Photos are organized by subject. Original order was preserved during processing.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Michael Vinson in 2022.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).

Separated Materials

See also the Timothy Treacy papers (ACCN 1593) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Source

Title
Timothy Treacy photograph collection
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid written by Special Collections staff.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The finding aid was written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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