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Sports and Recreation

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

Los Angeles Olympic Games records inventory

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1749
Abstract

The Olympic Games (XXIII: Los Angeles) records (1973-1999) inventory details the records of the Los Angeles Olympic Games Planning Group. The inventory contains a transfer list of records. The city of Los Angeles hosted the 1984 Olympic Games and the Twenty-Third Olympiad.

Dates: 1973-1999

Irvin K. Luker papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2662
Abstract

The Irvin K. Luker papers (1962-1975) consist of materials documenting violations of the anti-noise ordinance of Salt Lake City caused by the auto races at the Utah State Fair Grounds. Included in the collection are correspondence, notes and news clippings.

Dates: 1962-1975

Daniel B. Luten Glen Canyon photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0822
Abstract

The Daniel B. Luten Glen Canyon photograph collection consists of slides that were organized by Daniel Luten for a presentation encouraging the restoration of Glen Canyon. All slides were captioned by Daniel B. Luten; captions are included in this register.

Dates: 1950s-1960s

Thomas C. Mabey papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2893
Abstract

The Thomas C. Mabey papers (1964-2016) detail his involvement with international and national car racing and car show events. The collection includes materials regarding the activities of Rocky Mountain Motorsports along with general racing ephemera and memorabilia. Mabey is a long-time racer and is also a vintage car collector.

Dates: 1964-2016

Theodore Frederick Major photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0402
Abstract

The Theodore Frederick Major photograph collection contains images of skiing at various resorts in Utah and at Sun Valley, Idaho.

Dates: circa 1930-1949

Theodore Frederick Major ski clippings collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1418
Abstract

The Theodore Frederick Major ski clippings collection (1937-1984) contain articles from the Salt Lake Tribune, the Pinedale Roundup and Utah's Wasatch Sports Guide concerning skiing and the life of Ted Major.

Dates: 1937-1984

Julia Mancuso digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1320
Abstract

The Julia Mancuso digital photograph collection consists of images of Mancuso's participation in the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy as a downhill skier.

Dates: circa 2006

Margie of the Wasatch motion picture

 Collection
Identifier: A0699
Abstract

The film Margie of the Wasatch (1940s) is an early promotional film for the Utah ski industry. Filmed at Alta Ski Area in Little Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City, the movie uses a narrative about two ski instructors competing for the affection of beautiful ski tourist Margie to showcase the Wasatch Mountains and the lessons, facilities, and services available at the resort. Alta began operations in 1939.

Dates: 1940s

Brad Mauss papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2409
Abstract

The Brad Mauss papers (2000-2001) contain correspondence, notes, booklets, planning maps and drawings regarding the logistics of the 2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 2000-2001

Kenneth Fielding McAllister photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1152
Abstract

The Kenneth Fielding McAllister photograph collection documents the June 1956 river trip through the Glen Canyon of the Colorado River with a semi-private river running group, SOCOTWA. Also included is a SOCOTWA tee shirt that was given to each member of the party, and miscellaneous documents assembled as background information by Robert G. Vernon.

Dates: 1956

Wayne Russell McConkie digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1081
Abstract The Wayne Russell McConkie digital photograph collection consists mostly of shots of scenery in southern Utah and northern Arizona. There are some exceptions, such as a series of photographs of lava flows and volcanoes, and a very few shots of members of the McConkie family, but most of the photos were taken in the southern Utah region. Some document events in his life, such as his river trips with Nevills...
Dates: 1930s-1980s

Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0983
Abstract

The Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection contains 7 black and white images of her skiing and training.

Dates: 1950-1970

Ruth McDonough digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1125
Abstract

The Ruth McDonough photograph collection consists of digital scans of 56 black and white and 6 color snapshots taken with a Brownie camera by Ruth McDonough on two separate river trips with SOCOTWA, an LDS river-running organization. The six color photos in Folder 1 were taken by someone else on the trip and later given to Ms. McDonough; the black and white photos were all taken by her.

Dates: 1956-1957

Doug McLaren papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2397
Abstract

The Doug McLaren papers (2004) consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet entitled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs." McLaren had worked as a park ranger for the Grand Teton National Park from 1952-2004.

Dates: 2004

Amy Toda Meeker papers

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Identifier: ACCN 2764
Abstract

The Amy Toda Meeker papers (1946-1949, 2007) consist of news clippings, a biographical sketch, and ski racing programs. Meeker was a former student and ski racer for the University of Utah.

Dates: 1946-2007

Monte Meier digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1321
Abstract

The Monte Meier digital photograph collection consists of images depicting Meier skiing in the Winter Paralympic Games and in Montana and Colorado.

Dates: 2002-2006

Alton Crane Melville family home movies

 Collection
Identifier: A0655
Abstract The Alton Crane Melville family home movies (1940-1968) consist of footage of the Melville family's vacations, home life and special events across multiple generations. In addition to family footage of Alton and Verna Melville and their children, many of the films in this colleciton contain footage of competative or recrational skiing at resorts in Utah and around the world. Both Alton Crane Melville and his son, Marvin Melville are prominent members of the United States ski community, and...
Dates: 1940-1968

Alton Crane Melville papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1723
Abstract The Alton Crane Melville papers (1953-2001) contain correspondence, articles, speeches, minutes, pamphlets, brochures, and news clippings pertaining to the National Ski Association (NSA), currently known as the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the 1960 Olympic Games. In addition, the collection contains information on the Melville, Deseret, and Abraham Irrigation Companies. Melville (1904-1966) wrote The Melville Family of Utah, and served as...
Dates: 1953-2001

Alton Crane Melville photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0933
Abstract The Alton Crane Melville photograph collection consists of images taken from the Alton Crane Melville scrapbooks belonging to the Manuscripts Division. Alton Crane Melville (1904-1966) served as president of the NSA and was an avid skier and participant in many ski organizations. The photograph collection reflects Melville's love of skiing, teaching, and membership in...
Dates: 1950s-1960s

Marvin Alton Melville papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1246
Abstract

The Marvin Alton Melville papers (1950-2001) contain scrapbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other documents concerning the United States Ski Association (USSA), particularly the Alpine Competition Committee, of which Melville was the chairman, and its dealings with different ski associations such as the International Ski Federation (FIS). The collection also contains material on the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Olympics.

Dates: 1950-2001