Claude F. Jones digital photograph collection

Collection

Identifier: P1381

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Claude F. Jones digital photograph collection consists of digtial images or photocopies of photos realted to Claude and the Jones family skiing, with particular attention to the Idaho area. Included are items realted to Magic Mountain Ski Area, which Jones founded in 1940. Some of the scans or prints are very poor quality.

Dates

1940-1970

Creator

Jones, Claude F. (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

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Claude F. Jones (1905 - 1981) established southern Idaho's Magic Mountain Ski Area in 1940. For the next 33 years, he nurtured the neighborly ski area near Twin Falls, ID by building its tows, plowing its roads, serving its hamburgers and supervising its ski patrol and ski instruction. A native of Turley, MO, he worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the U.S. Forest Service in drafting and implementing the area's master plan, including erecting its first jig-back sled lift. His "iron hand" work ethic and love of skiing inspired close associates to pursue successful careers in the industry.

Claude Jones was an early supporter of the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association, the Northern Intermountain Ski Instructors Association, the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), the National Forest Recreation Association and the Intermountain Ski Areas Operators Association. Magic Mountain Ski Area serves as a lasting tribute to Claude Jones's pioneering spirit.

Claude F. Jones was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame in 2010.

Extent

1 Box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Claude F. Jones digital photograph collection consists of digtial images related to Claude and the Jones family skiing, with particular attention to the Idaho area. Included are items realted to Magic Mountain Ski Area, which Jones founded in 1940.