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Engen, Alf, 1909-1997

 Person

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Brundage Mountain Resort digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1336
Abstract

The Brundage Mountain Resort digital photograph collection consists of images depicting the history of this Idaho ski resort.

Dates: undated

Alan K. Engen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0413
Abstract The Alan K. Engen photograph collection contains images documenting the history of skiing in Utah, including its origination, early skiers, and the development of ski jumping and ski competitions. Much of the collection focuses on the Engen brothers, Sverre, Alf, and Corey and their contributions to the development of skiing in Utah. Included are images documenting the development of ski resorts in Utah,...
Dates: 1860-2004

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 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

Mike Korologos photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0410
Abstract

The Mike Korologos photograph collection contains photographs of the Deseret Ski School, primarily featuring Alf Engen; photograph documenting the construction of Snowbird; images taken at the dedication of the women's Olympic downhill course at Snow Basin in 1999.

Dates: 1948-1990

Barbara Yamada photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0947
Abstract Barbara Yamada (1946-) is a former ski instructor known for preserving and promoting Utah's ski industry through involvement in the boards of the Alf Engen Ski Museum and the J. Willard Marriott Library's Utah Ski Archives. The Barbara Yamada photograph collection contains prints and digital-only items depicting Yamada's family, her life, and her involvement in organizations related to winter sports as well as...
Dates: 1940-2010