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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

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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

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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 events,...
Dates: 1960-1969

Alta ski area collection

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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

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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