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James G. Rossiter photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1333

Scope and Contents

The James G. Rossiter photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 395 black-and-white and color photographs and digital items. The collection consists primarily of a Pocatello Ski Association Scrapbook and Yearbook dating from the 1970s. In addition to photographs, the scrapbook and yearbook contain print material: newspaper clippings, brochures, and fliers about the community activities and ski events associated with the PSA.

Dates

  • 1970-1979

Creator

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

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the James G. Rossiter photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

James Gabriel Rossiter (1925-2009) was born on March 19, 1925 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Ralph W. Sr. and Delcene B. Rossiter. James Rossiter served in the United States Army as a medical and dental technician between 1943 and 1946, where he was stationed in New Guinea Luzon, the Philippines, and Japan. Rossiter attended Idaho State University where he studied zoology. In college, Rossiter worked for the Forest Service, and in the 1970s worked at Yellowstone National Park in the summers.

An avid skier, Rossiter was a founding member of the Pocatello Ski Association. The Pocatello Ski Assocation was a member club of the Intermountain Division of the United States Ski Association. Rossiter promoted skiing in the Pocatello community by putting on shows of Warren Miller ski movies throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He served as president of the association for several terms. James Rossiter died on March 1, 2009.

Extent

395 Items (395 items)

Abstract

The James G. Rossiter photograph collection contains a scrapbook and yearbook documenting the Pocatello Ski Association's events and activities in the 1970s. In addition to photographs of members, the books contain newspaper clippings and brochures.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by James Rossiter in 2007.

Related Materials

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

Separated Materials

See also the James G. Rossiter papers (ACCN 2369) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the James G. Rossiter photograph collection, 1970-1979
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
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