Marvin A. Melville family home movies
Collection
Identifier: A1128
Scope and Contents
The Marvin A. Melville family home movies (1965-1982) consist of footage of the Marvin Melville family's vacations, home life and special events, after the death of patriarch Alton Crane Melville in 1966. Both Marvin Melville and his father, Alton Crane Melville are prominent members of the United States ski community, but this collection focuses on Marvin Melville's family life. All films have been digitized and are available to view on DVD.
Dates
- 1965-1982
Creator
- Melville, Marvin A., 1935- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection requires permission from the donor. Please contact the repository with your request.
Biographical Note
Marvin Melville (b. 1935), is an internationally decorated and respected skier. He skied for the Granite High School, University of Utah, 1958 United States Olympic Alpine, and 1960 International Ski Federation (FIS) ski teams. In 1959, Marvin Melville became the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) champion in downhill, slalom and combined ski events. After retiring from competition, he served a tour in the Army and then opened a ski school for young racers. Melville coached the 1964 Women's Olympic Ski Team and the University of Utah Ski Team. He was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Extent
6 8mm film
11 Super 8mm film
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Marvin A. Melville family home movies (1965-1982) consist of footage of the Marvin Melville family's vacations, home life and special events, after the death of patriarch Alton Crane Melville in 1966. Both Marvin Melville and his father, Alton Crane Melville are prominent members of the United States ski community, but this collection focuses on Marvin Melville's family life.
Arrangement
The majority of the collection is arranged chronologically.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Shuput in 2004.
Creator
- Melville, Marvin A., 1935- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Marvin A. Melville family home movies 1965-1982
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Molly Creel.
- Date
- © 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu