Lyle Nelson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1395
Scope and Contents
The Lyle Nelson photograph collection contains 34 photographic prints and articles and 12 digital-only reproductions of photographs and clippings related to Lyle Nelson's life and athletic career spanning 1950-2012.
Dates
- 1950-2012
Creator
- Nelson, Lyle, 1949- (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 Lyle Nelson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the Lyle Nelson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Lyle Barber Nelson (1949-) was born in McCall, Idaho on February 9, 1949. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1971 with a degree in engeineering; he left the military with the rank of captain in 1977. He later earned an Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Southern California and a Doctor of Pholosophy (PhD) degree in human deveopment from the Fielding Institute. Nelson returned to McCall, Idaho and became the program director for Integrative Medicine at McCall Memeorial Hospital.
A highly decorated athlete, Lyle Nelson won thirteen United States and North American championships during his career as a biathlete. He competed in biathlon in four Olympic Winter Games from 1976-1988 and carried the United States of America team flag during the opening ceremonies for the 1988 Calgary games. Nelson also competed in the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) televised endurance challenge Survival of the Fittest and won that competition in 1984. In 2006 the Nordic and showshoe track at Idaho's Tamarack Resort was dedicated in his name. In 2012, Nelson was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame at the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City, Utah. (Source: Lyle Nelson video collection description)
A highly decorated athlete, Lyle Nelson won thirteen United States and North American championships during his career as a biathlete. He competed in biathlon in four Olympic Winter Games from 1976-1988 and carried the United States of America team flag during the opening ceremonies for the 1988 Calgary games. Nelson also competed in the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) televised endurance challenge Survival of the Fittest and won that competition in 1984. In 2006 the Nordic and showshoe track at Idaho's Tamarack Resort was dedicated in his name. In 2012, Nelson was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame at the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City, Utah. (Source: Lyle Nelson video collection description)
Extent
1 Box
Abstract
The Lyle Nelson photograph collection consists of images and clippings documenting Lyle Nelson's career as a biathlete. Nelson is a four time Olympic biathlete from McCall, Idaho.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Lyle Nelson in 2012.
Separated Materials
See also the Lyle Nelson video collection, 1984-1988 (A1098).
Processing Information
Processed by Claire A. Kempa in 2021.
Creator
- Nelson, Lyle, 1949- (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Lyle Nelson photograph collection, 1950-2012
- 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:
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