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Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1386

Scope and Contents

The Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection contains 1 color photograph separated from scrapbook #1 in Accn 1903 from the Manuscripts division. The photograph is of Eddie Ferguson wearing medals and receiving the Skiing Magazine Hot Dogger trophy in 1973.

Dates

  • 1973

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 Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Biographical Note

Edward B. Ferguson was born in 1947 to Barbara and Earl Ferguson. He began skiing at the age of six, and was teaching skiing at Bogus Basin, Idaho by 1962. He attended Boise State University from 1968 to 1971. Known as "Fast Eddie," Ferguson had a career in competitive skiing and was particularly known for his . Between 1972 and 1979, Ferguson created "Airborne Eddie's" Freestyle Ski Camps, where he taught "Freedom with Responsibility," a philosophy that emphasized safety, to over 4,000 freestyle skiers. Ferguson was a board member of the International Freestyle Skier's Association, where he contributed to policy. After retiring from skiing, Ferguson moved to Angel Fire, New Mexico, and then to Chelan, Washington, where he operates a realty company.

Extent

1 Items

Abstract

Edward "Fast Eddie" Ferguson was a competetive skier and ski teacher known for his freestyle technique.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Edward B. Ferguson in 2001.

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 Edward B. Ferguson scrapbooks (ACCN 1903) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection, 1973
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
801-581-8863