Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P1363

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection contains 2 black-and-white photographs taken at Alta Ski Area in Utah at the top of the resort's first lift in 1955. The photographs depict Alf Engen, head of the ski school, and Otto Lang, Alta instructor.

Dates

1955

Creator

Graham, Barbara Bishop (Person)

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 Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Historical Note

Alta, Utah, was established in 1871 as a result of mining operations in nearby Little Cottonwood Canyon. As mining operations ceased, the town declined. During the 1930s, the United States Forest Service purposed the area be turned into a ski area and hired noted skier, Alf Engen, to do a survey. In 1937, Joe Quinney, along with other prominent local businessmen, formed the Utah Winter Sports Association (later known as the Alta Ski Lifts Company) and oversaw the creation of the Alta ski area. Alta Ski Resort opened to skiers for the first time in January 1939. In 1960, the Alta Ski Area was enlarged, and by 1970, Alta was incorporated as a town. During the 2001-2002 ski season, Alta partnered with the neighboring Snowbird Ski Resort to offer access to both resorts.

Extent

2 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection contains 2 black-and-white photographs taken at Alta Ski Area in Utah depicting Alf Engen and Otto Lang and dating from 1955.