SSSA. Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives)
Found in 258 Collections and/or Records:
Robert L. Autry papers
The Robert L. Autry papers (1950-1970) contain a notebook of past work and resumes of Bob Autry. Also included in the collection are photocopies of race results and reports. Robert l. Autry served as an instructor and director in ski schools and organized ski races.
Ida Shimizu Tateoka papers
The Ida Shimizu Tateoka papers (1987-2002) contain an autobiographical letter, skating club information, programs, news clippings, and a poster. Tateoka has been a judge of national and world ice skating competitions.
Peter V. Karns papers [photocopies]
The Peter V. Karns papers [photocopies] contains clippings, newsletters, race results, and other items relating to Karns' University of Utah downhill ski team experience and biathalon career.
Utah Olympic Committee photograph collection
The Utah Olympic Committee photograph collection consists of a image of a speech being given in City City and an image of a downhill skier.
Ralph Wakely photograph collection
The Ralph Wakely photograph collection consists of images of Ralph Wakely skiing.
Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection
The Courtney Yamada digital photograph collection consists of scans of images of Courtney Yamada competing in the U.S. Ski Team Giant Slalom Super Series and the Skeleton
Ida Shimizu Tateoka photograph collection
The Ida Shimizu Tateoka photograph collection consists of images of ice skaters during competitions.
Nancy V. Young photograph collection
The Nancy V. Young photograph collection consist of images of the Alf Engen Ski School Hall of Fame Banquet, along with two general images.
Robert Young photograph collection
The Robert Young photographic slide collection consists of images of various freestyle and aerialist performers. Some are identified. Names include: Robert Young and Bob Salerno. Most are identified as being taken at Snowbird.
Andy Wright digital photograph collection
The Andy Wright digital photograph collection consists of images of snowboarding taken by Andy Wright at various ski resorts in Utah.
Rich Varga digital photograph collection
The Rich Varga digital photograph collection consists of images of Rich Varga snowboarding and white water kayaking.
Ute Alpine Club records
The Ute Alpine Club records (1959-1981) include a history, constitution, manuals, articles, writings, and other papers regarding the activities of this Utah club. Originally formed as a ski club in 1954, the Ute Alpine Club became known as a club in which members were involved in all types of outdoor activities. As of 1981, unable to compete with other outdoor services, the club focused on advertising its social benefits.
Sagen et al. v. VANOC records
The Sagen, et al. v. VANOC (Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games) records (1970-2010) consist of research files and court documents related to the suit brought before a court in British Columbia, Canada, by sixteen women athletes who sought inclusion of a women's ski jumping event in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Alf Engen ski video collection
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.
Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection
The Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection (1950-1970) consists of films about avalanche danger, control and research at Utah ski areas and around the world. The collection also includes some of LaChapelle's home movies and other ski related footage. Edward LaChapelle was an American glaciologist, mountaineer, skier, author, and professor and a pioneer in Avalanche research, safety and forecasting.
Ski Utah audio-visual collection
The Ski Utah audio-visual collection consists largely of promotional films, videos and compact discs designed to attract tourists to Utah on behalf of the ski and snowboard industry. The collection also includes a some news stories related to Utah's ski industry. Ski Utah, Inc. is a marketing firm represnting the state's resorts and related service industries.
Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection
The Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection (1968-1991) consists of films and videos related to Rytting's career as a competetive skier, coach, and ski professional.
Lex Hemphill papers
The Lex Hemphill papers (1924-2004) contain documents and research relating to his twenty-five-year career as a sports columnist with the Salt Lake Tribune. His papers consist of documents, research files, interview notes, and legal research pertaining to the controversial issues in Utah, the Olympics, professional and collegiate sports, and environmental and wilderness issues.
Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook
The Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook (1967) contains collected materials regarding staff training, staff testing, avalanche preparedness, correspondence, and news clippings. Main staff for the 1967-1968 season included Dick Frost, Jim Sewell, Dean Tucker, Steve Utley, Dick Bench, John Lee, Brent Bain and Russ Schneider.
David W. Eckhoff papers
The David W. Eckhoff papers (1870s-2001) contain materials on the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics and various Utah water projects, mainly the West Desert Pumping Project. Eckhoff, a civil engineer with degrees from various California institutions, has won several awards for his engineering projects, including the 1991 Engineer of the Year award by the Utah Engineers Council.