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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:

Marthinius A. Strand Utah skiing collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042074114]
Identifier: ACCN 1392
Abstract

The Marthinius A. Strand Utah skiing collection (1932-1984) contain newspaper clippings, magazine articles and newsletters. Strand is widely regarded as the father of the Intermountain skiing industry. He is a member of the National Ski Association Hall of Fame.

Dates: 1932-1984

Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1401
Abstract

The Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks (1933-1991) contain three photocopied scrapbooks that focus on Corey Engen's skiing career.

Dates: 1933-1991

Suzanne Skinner papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1411
Abstract

The Suzanne Skinner papers (1944-1945) consist of news articles, time sheets, race results, and postcards surrounding Skinner's skiing career.

Dates: 1944-1945

Alta ski area collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1414
Abstract

The Alta ski area collection (circa 1970s) consist of correspondence, pamphlets, reports, news articles, championship materials, and other papers.

Dates: circa 1970s

James W. Varin ski publications collection

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042066656]
Identifier: ACCN 1417
Abstract The James W. Varin ski publications collection (1964-1991) contain newsletters, newspaper articles, and other publications of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association (ISIA) and the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA). This collection also contains one publication each of Alta Powder News, The Star, Ski Business, The Daily Utah Chronicle, and...
Dates: 1964-1991

Edgar Bering scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1488
Abstract

The Edgar Bering scrapbook (1930-1940) consist of two photocopies which features articles on Ed Bering, Alf Engen, other skiers, ski tournaments and championships, and race results. Miscellaneous correspondence and ski tournament programs are also included.

Dates: 1930-1940

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

Veteran Ski Instructor Alliance correspondence

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042136442]
Identifier: ACCN 0214
Abstract

The Veteran Ski Instructor Alliance correspondence (2001-2002) was created by the Veteran Ski Instructors (VSI), an organization based in Park City, Utah. VSI sponsors an annual reunion for ski professionals, many of whom were instrumental in organizing the Professional Ski Instructors of America, and most of whom have contributed to the development of the American Ski Technique over the years.

Dates: 2001-2002

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