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Roger Roche photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1366

Scope and Contents

The Roger Roche photograph collection contains one color copy print portrait of Roger Roche.

Dates

  • undated

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 Roger Roche photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Roger Kenneth Roche (1938-2008) was born in Pocatello, Idaho on September 3, 1938, and died on April 11, 2008. "Skiing and the ski industry was a large part of Roger's life. Roger learned to ski at an early age. He traveled with his parents to Sun Valley in the 1940s. His love for skiing led him to ski instructing at Skyline Ski Area in Pocatello. He was a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and participated in the 1968 Interski Demonstration Team. Roger moved to Sun Valley in 1971. He worked at the Sun Valley Inn, Scott USA and in 1979, Roger and partners started the Reflex ski pole company." He was affiliated with IKetchum and Pebble Creek ski areas, and his daughter, Julie Roche, wrote a book about the history of Pebble Creek. Source: "Roger Roche," Obituary, Idaho State Journal, April 14, 2008.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

This collection consists of one photograph of Roger Roche , ski instructor in Pocatello, Idaho, and member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America and participatant in the 1968 Interski Demonstration Team.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Barbara Yamada in 2008.

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 Claire A. Kempa in 2021.
Title
Guide to the Roger Roche photograph collection, undated
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
© 2021
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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