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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 262 Collections and/or Records:

Timothy Treacy papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1593
Abstract

The Timothy Treacy papers (1837-2012) consist of primarily of clippings, newsletters, guides, magazines, and prints related to the history of skiing.

Dates: 1837-2012

Alpine Mountain Club photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0010
Abstract

The Alpine Mountain Club was originally formed as a ski club at the University of Utah by Psychology professor Dr. Ernst Beir in 1955. Photographs in the collection detail the various activities engaged in by the group such as skiing and mountain climbing. There are also several prints of group socials and some of the scenery encountered during the expeditions.

Dates: 1955-1970

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3025
Abstract

The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records (1971-2014) consist of promotional and research materials related to the establishment of the resort along with yearly events. The main component of the collection consist of numerous menus from the multiple restaurants located at the resort along with information regarding the resort's private club.

Dates: 1971-2014

Bonnie Speyer Carluccio papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1469
Abstract

The Bonnie Speyer Carluccio papers (1924-1959) consist of memorabilia from the Speyer family and Bonnie's sporting activities as a young person growing up in Alta, Utah. The collection is comprised of two sport scrapbooks of news articles, several folders of news clippings, a racer's seed number from the Junior National Olympics held in Reno, Nevada, and an Intermountain Professional Ski Instructor of America pin.

Dates: 1924-1959

Mountain Sports Media press releases

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0155
Abstract

The Mountain Sports Media press releases (2001) announce activities of the organization. Mountain Sports Media, based in Boulder, Colorado, is the world's largest publisher of magazines and web sites for snow sports enthusiasts.

Dates: 2001

Jean Saubert papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0223
Abstract

The Jean Saubert papers (1956-1998) contain a scrapbook, magazine articles, newspaper, and map relating to her international ski career. Saubert was a member of the U.S. Olympic/World Championship ski teams in 1962, 1964, and 1966. She won silver and bronze medals in the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. She later taught in elementary schools in Colorado, Utah, and Oregon, and was a physical education instructor at Brigham Young University.

Dates: 1956-1998

Sundance Ski Area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0383
Abstract

The Sundance Ski Area photograph collection contains one photograph taken from the top ridgeline of Sundance Ski Resort.

Dates: circa 1965

Spruces Ski Area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0386
Abstract

The Spruces Ski Area photograph collection consists of six prints of cross-country skiers at the small ski area from 1934-1936.

Dates: 1934-1936

Little Mountain Ski Area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0387
Abstract

The Little Mountain Ski Area photograph collection contains three black and white views of the small, short-lived ski resort at Little Mountain in Emigration Canyon.

Dates: 1960-1969

Non-Utah skiing photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0390
Abstract

The non-Utah skiing photograph collection contains photographs of ski activities and landscape views in Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

Dates: circa 1970

Ralph Johnston photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0392
Abstract

The Ralph Johnston photograph collection contains photographs duplicated from Ralph Johnston's personal collection of ski activities in Utah and Idaho, chiefly related to Wasatch Mountain Club events.

Dates: 1932-1938

Utah Ski Archives annual banquet photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0397
Abstract

The Utah Ski Archives annual banquet photograph collection contains photographs documenting activities at the annual banquet of the Utah Ski Archives.

Dates: 1982-2023

Gordon Allcott photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0403
Abstract

The Gordon Allcott photograph collection contains primarily photographs of Gordon Allcott, one of 1st three patrolmen at Alta, as well as Alta ski area in 1947-1949.

Dates: 1947-1949

Bill Lash photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0404
Abstract

The Bill Lash photograph collection contains photographs of Bill Lash, Willy Schaeffler, and the Solitude Ski School in 1958.

Dates: 1958

Wasatch Mountains / United States Forest Service photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0370
Abstract

The photographs in this collection portray the various activities in the Wasatch Mountains, Frank Koziol and G.F. Horton are the prominent photographers.

Dates: 1880-1970

Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0374
Abstract

The Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection contains photographs documenting the beginnings of the Snowbasin ski area in northern Utah. THe collection also includes views of the resort itself, as well as of skiing techniques and early equipment.

Dates: 1939-1990s

Earl and Gladys Miller photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0375
Abstract

The Earl and Gladys Miller photograph collection contains photographs documenting the early years of Snow Basin.

Dates: 1940s-1980s

Ruth Peay photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0377
Abstract

The Ruth Peay photograph collection contains photographs of skiers and ski areas in Utah, many by Clyde Anderson. The collection also contains three photographs of Clyde Anderson.

Dates: 1943

Brighton Ski Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0379
Abstract

The Brighton Ski Resort photograph collection contains photographs of facilities and skiing at Brighton ski area, postcards and an album containing images of recreational activities in Brighton and of the Balsam Hotel (circa 1910).

Dates: 1920-1985

Darrell "Pinky" Robison photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0407
Abstract

The Darrell Robison photograph collection contains images of Darrell "Pinky" Robison, a ski racer in the 1950s and other ski racers of the time.

Dates: circa 1953