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Skis and skiing -- Utah -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 61 Collections and/or Records:

Alf Engen Ski Museum records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0518
Abstract

The Alf Engen Ski Museum records (1943-2015) consist of correspondence, administrative materials, design and construction materials, docent guides, newsletters, and media materials relating to the museum and the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation.

Dates: 1943-2015

Gordon and Peg Allcott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1134
Abstract The Gordon and Peg Allcott papers (1938-1996) consist of materials documenting the Alta ski patrol acttivities of Gordon and Peg Allcott. Included are notes, ski patrol manuals, avalanche rescue manuals, clippings concerning ski patrol activities, and a scrapbook of promotional materials about the Alta ski resort (1971-1972). Also included is a brochure from the 1936 Winter Olympics in Germany. Gordon Allcott was an original member of the ski patrol at the Alta Ski Resort. Peg Allcott also...
Dates: 1938-1996

Alpine Training School scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1645
Abstract The Alpine Training School scrapbook (1960-1969) contains information on ski racing and the School. The Alpine Training School was developed in the 1960s by Marv Melville, Al Hansen and Bill Spencer to provide competent instruction for all the school members; to develop young competitors interested in qualifying for national and international meets; to provide guidance and supervision for members at all organized functions; to provide traveling expenses to local, divisional and national...
Dates: 1960-1969

Alta ski area collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1414
Abstract

The Alta ski area collection (circa 1970s) consist of correspondence, pamphlets, reports, news articles, championship materials, and other papers.

Dates: circa 1970s

Barbara Stewart Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2184
Abstract

The Barbara Stewart Anderson papers (1901-2001) focus extensively on images, documents and correspondence from her family, particularly from her father, Ray Stewart, the founder of Timp Haven Ski Resort. Includes twelve valuable land patents deeding land to the North Fork Investment Company, as well as historic newspaper clippings from the Provo Herald, and hand-written documentation of water levels in Provo Canyon.

Dates: 1901-2001

Woody Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1233
Abstract

The Woody Anderson papers (1956-1991) contain news clippings, brochures, travel guides, correspondence, resumes, and a typescript of a two-part interview with Anderson, conducted in 1990 by Joe Arave.

Dates: 1956-1991

Edgar Bering scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1488
Abstract

The Edgar Bering scrapbook (1930-1940) consist of two photocopies which features articles on Ed Bering, Alf Engen, other skiers, ski tournaments and championships, and race results. Miscellaneous correspondence and ski tournament programs are also included.

Dates: 1930-1940

Brighton Ski Resort records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1838
Abstract

The Brighton Ski Resort records (1915-2000) contain a master plan, brochures, season pass forms, trial maps, posters, articles, news clippings, ski passes, and typescript histories detailing the development of both Brighton, Utah and Brighton Ski Resort. The first serviced ski area in Utah was created at Brighton in 1936. The resort area has been expanded to cover 850 acres today.

Dates: 1915-2000

Norm Burton papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1814
Abstract The Norm Burton papers (1958-1985) contain correspondence, programs, articles, news clippings, and a wooden plaque pertaining to the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) and the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association (ISIA). Norm Burton served as certification president, administrative vice president, and president of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association during the 1970s and 1980s. The materials also contain information on the Miller Ski Company and Snow Basin's ski...
Dates: 1958-1985

Wilby Durham papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1708
Abstract

The Wilby Durham papers (1949-1962) contain correspondence, news clippings, photographs, ski race forms and organization documents relating to the formation of the Utah Ski Associates. Durham helped found the Utah Ski Associates in 1962 to promote skiing in Utah as well as to prepare the Utah ski community for future Winter Olympics bids. He also served as an officer of the Intermountain Ski Association and the Salt Lake Ski Club.

Dates: 1949-1962

Robert C. Ecker scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2218
Abstract

The Robert C. Ecker scrapbooks (1933-1937) consist of two volumes that highlight ski competitions held at Ecker Hill Utah.

Dates: 1933-1937

Sarah "Sally" Cousins Elliott papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2428
Abstract

The Sally Cousins Elliott papers (1972-1997) contain an account of Elliott's career as a ski instructor during the 1985s-1990s as well as her participation with the Amateur Ski Instructors Association (ASIA) and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA).

Dates: 1972-1997

Alan K. Engen ski video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0402
Abstract

The Alan K. Engen ski video collection (1996-1998) contains movies produced or created by Alan Engen dealing with the legacy of his father Alf Engen (1909-1997), an internationally recognized skier and luminary in skiing education in Utah and the American West. Alan Engen is an accomplished competitive skier, administrator and ski historian.

Dates: 1996-1998

Alf Engen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1006
Abstract The Alf Engen papers (1915-1972) contain photocopied news clippings and mementos gathered by Alf Engen's mother concerning Engen's international Nordic and Alpine skiing careers. Alf Engen was a United States, Olympic, and world champion ski jumper who served as a consultant to the U.S. Army ski forces during World War II. He founded the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta, Utah. Click here to view digitized...
Dates: 1915-1972

Alf Engen ski video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0391
Abstract

The Alf Engen ski video collection (1938-2004) contains footage that reveals the evolution of the sport of skiing and of ski facilities and resorts, including news reports and interviews featuring Engen and footage Engen competeing in National Championship events, instructing ski school, and skiing with family and friends. Alf Engen was an internationally recognized Nordic and Alpine skier instrumental in the development of the ski industry in Utah and the American West.

Dates: 1938-2004

Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1401
Abstract

The Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks (1933-1991) contain three photocopied scrapbooks that focus on Corey Engen's skiing career.

Dates: 1933-1991

Melvin Henry Fletcher scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2033
Abstract

The Melvin Henry Fletcher scrapbook (1918-1963) is a color copy of Fletcher's lifetime scrapbook, which consists of certificates, awards, news clippings, and a column written by Mel while living in San Diego. Fletcher was born in Park City, Utah in 1918. He served twice in the U.S. Navy and wrote a column in Aircraft Mechanic about ice skating events. He competed in ski jumping and was well-known in the skiing community.

Dates: 1918-1963

Einar Fredbo skiing scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1586
Abstract

The Einar Fredbo skiing scrapbook (1930-1934) consists of a photocopy of the original that was kept by Einar Fredbo and contains clippings regarding skiing activities, particularly ski jumping, in Utah and the western United States. Clippings document the activities of Fredbo, Alf Engen, and other skiers. Many clippings document ski jumping competitions held at Ecker Hill. Einar Fredbo was a ski jumper in Utah and the western United States.

Dates: 1930-1934

Jim Gaddis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0592
Abstract

The Jim Gaddis papers (1955-2001) consist mainly of news clippings and scrapbooks concerning Gaddis (b. 1940), an award-winning ski champion from Utah. Correspondence and other miscellaneous materials are also included.

Dates: 1955-2001

Harold Judd Goodro papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1898
Abstract The Harold Judd Goodro papers (1946-1997) contain biographical information, news clippings, and copies of the Wasatch Rambler. Goodro helped to organize the first ski club at Salt Lake City's West High School in the 1930s and he was a founding member of the Alta Ski Patrol in 1938. He worked for Utah Power and Light Co. for forty years and was an instructor in the Dept. of Recreation and Leisure at the University of Utah, as well as coordinator of the...
Dates: 1946-1997