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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 258 Collections and/or Records:

Anthony and Herbert Schwartz papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2787
Abstract

The Anthony and Herbert Schwartz papers (1960-2003) consists of materials regarding the Winter Olympic Games held in Salt Lake City, Utah, along with other materials regarding ski resorts and skiing.

Dates: 1960-2003

Michael Russell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2817
Abstract

The Michael Russell papers (1975-2014) consist of scrapbooks assembled by Russell as well as collected publications and correspondence regarding Russell's ballet skiing career.

Dates: 1975-2014

Bernie Weichsel's Park City, Salt Lake, and Utah pamphlet and clipping collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2872
Abstract

The Bernie Weichsel collection (1972-1981) consists of promotional travel pamphlets from Park City, Salt Lake and Utah areas. Also included within the collection are ski related articles and news clippings and a folder promoting skiing in California.

Dates: 1972-1981

Ray Grass papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2874
Abstract

The Ray Grass papers (1937-2011) consist of various competitive and recreational ski guides, programs, and articles collected by the sports writer.

Dates: 1937-2011

Wesley W. Deist papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2944
Abstract

Wesley W. Deist was a ski instructor and member of the United States Ski Association (USSA) Intermountain Division for 65 years. These papers (1958-2008) include documents relating to his role as president of the organization, including competition results and convention materials.

Dates: 1958-2008

Randy L. Dryer papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2984
Abstract

The Randy L. Dryer papers (1987-2005) contains materials related to Dryer's work with the Utah Sports Authority as a member of the Board of Trustees and Management Committee of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games Organizing Committee. He also served as chair of the Utah Athletic Foundation.

Dates: 1987-2005

Utah skiing collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1080
Abstract

The Utah skiing collection (1930-1992) is an ongoing collection of miscellaneous items related to skiing received from various donors. Included are industry reports, ski logs, articles, clippings, posters, and ephemera.

Dates: 1930-1992

Richard J. Bird papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0610
Abstract

The Richard J. Bird papers (1963-1990) concern the development and installation of aerial tram and rope tow equipment for recreational ski areas. Included are reports and news clippings. Richard Bird was an administrator for the Forest Service in Ogden, Utah.

Dates: 1963-1990

Glenn Walker Wallace photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0401
Abstract

The Glenn Walker Wallace photograph collection contains photographs of skiing at Park City Ski Area, Utah.

Dates: 1960s

Bill Spencer digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0424
Abstract

The Bill Spencer photograph collection contains biathlon skiers, Bill Spencer on skis, 1930s-1940s and 1976, images were created from digital scans of 35 mm slides of a U.S. ski team, 1964 Olympic Biathlon Team, and two men working with a gun. The collection also contains personal photographs.

This collection is entirely digital and available online in our Digital Library.

Dates: 1930s-1980s

Curtis Oberhansly collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1992
Abstract

The Oberhansly collection (1976-1977) consists of various materials relating to Oberhansly's interest and involvement in the freestyle skiing world during 1975-1977.

Dates: 1976-1977

H. Guy Child Elementary School Olympic activities records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1996
Abstract

The H. Guy Child Elementary School Olympic activities records (2002) contain a notebook of the preporatory events the school put on in anticipation of the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, in 2002.

Dates: 2002

Bruce A. Crane papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2196
Abstract

Bruce A. Crane has held numerous positions with the United States Ski Association (USSA). His collection documents his activities with the USSA, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the United States Ski Team (USST), and the Federation of International Skiing (FIS). Included in this collection are numerous reports, circulars, and correspondence concerning the administrative activities of Bruce A. Crane throughout his career.

Dates: 1980-1998

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

Calder Richards Consulting Engineers records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2189
Abstract

The Calder Richards Consulting Engineers records (1974-2002) is a collection of project files and blueprints of plans for the venues at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympics. Records for this collection are organized by Olympic venue location (i.e. Deer Vally, Snow Basin, etc.). Within these categories are different projects that pertain to each venue's designs. As well there are several boxes of general projects and project designs that pertain to all of the Olympic Venues.

Dates: 1974-2002

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

Cottonwood Club Ski Program scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2223
Abstract

The Cottonwood Club Ski Program scrapbook (1964-2005) documents the program which was founded in 1964. Through the club young people learn to ski. Each year about one hundred and twenty youths participate in the Ski Program. The program involves a weekly trip up Little Cottonwood Canyon for ski instruction. The Cottonwood Club Ski Program is associated with the Alf Engen Ski School held at Alta Ski Resort.

Dates: 1964-2005

Francis Wikstrom papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2623
Abstract

The Francis Wikstrom papers (1968-1992) consist of materials from his time as a ski instructor along with his participation with the Professional Ski Instructors of America: Intermountain Division (PSIA) and the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association.

Dates: 1968-1992

Hugh Olander news clippings collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1056
Abstract

The Hugh Olander news clippings collection (1949-1954) consist of clippings related to Olander's career as a ski instructor.

Dates: 1949-1954

Timp Haven Ski Area clippings

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042159220]
Identifier: ACCN 1102
Abstract

The Timp Haven Ski Area clippings (1945-1978) contain content concerning Ray and Ava Stewart and their involvement with the Timp Haven Ski Area and clippings concerning ski racing, ski jumping, and ski resort development. The Timp Haven Ski Area is located in Provo Canyon, Utah. It was founded in 1943 and was known as Timp Haven until 1971 when it was purchased by Robert Redford who renamed it Sundance Ski Resort.

Dates: 1945-1978