Engen, Alan K.
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Alan K. Engen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1601
Abstract
The Alan K. Engen papers (1840-2010) contain drafts and research for Engen's 1998 book For the Love of Skiing: A Visual History. Engen is the son of Alf and Evelyn Engen, Utah ski pioneers. He was a member of the University of Utah ski team, and had an extensive career as a competitive skier. Currently he is director of skiing at the Alta ski resort in Utah and president of the Alf Engen Ski Museum. The collection also includes material related to various...
Dates:
1840-2010
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, including...
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
Ruth Rogers-Altmann photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0980
Abstract
The Ruth Rogers-Altmann photograph collection consists of four recent images of Ruth Rogers-Altmann.
Dates:
1997-2004