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
- Ferguson, Edward B., 1947- (Person)
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.
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.
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.
Creator
- Ferguson, Edward B., 1947- (Person)
- 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:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu