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U.S. Forest Service/ Alta photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0394

Scope and Contents

A compilation of photographs from the National Forest Service, mostly concerning the Alta and the Avalanche collection.

Dates

  • 1930s-1960s

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Extent

247 Photographic Prints

Abstract

The U.S. Forest Service/Alta photograph collection contains photographs documenting early skiing activities in and around Alta, Utah.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of the National Forest Service and Joe Arave.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Utah Ski and Snowboard Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive

Processing Information

Processed by Drew Ross in 1993.
Title
Guide to the U.S. Forest Service/Alta photograph collection 1930s-1960s
Author
Finding aid prepared by Drew Ross
Date
1993
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2022: Revised by Sara Davis.

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