SSSA. Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives)
Record Group
Identifier: SSSA
The archives document the evolution of the sport and industry, including the history of ski competition on local, national, and international levels. In addition to scholarly research of skiing as a sport, these materials are valuable resources for research into skiing-related industries such as public relations, transportation, resorts and their amenities, equipment, and clothing.
Established in 1989, this self-funded program was created to preserve a comprehensive history of skiing in Utah and the Intermountain region.
Found in 262 Collections and/or Records:
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
M. Earl and Gladys Miller family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1096
Abstract
The M. Earl and Gladys Miller family papers (1947-2014) contain clippings and general materials relating to Miller and his family's ski racing and instructing history, especially at Snowbasin resort. Miller operated a ski school at Snowbasin ski resort in Utah. He was a founding member of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association in 1953.
Dates:
1947-2014