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Patricia Murphy Florence scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: P1357

Scope and Contents

The Patricia Murphy Florence scrapbook collection consists of 1 box containing 1 scrapbook compiled by Patricia Murphy Florence and documenting her participation in the University of Utah Ski Team and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon sorority between 1960 and 1962. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, lift tickets, programs, activity tickets, and invitations. The collection also contains one digital-only black-and-white portrait of Patricia Murphy Florence that was scanned and returned to the donor.

Dates

  • 1960-1962

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 Patricia Murphy Florence scrapbook must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Historical Note

Patricia Murphy Florence attended the University of Utah, where she was a member of the Ski Team between 1960 and 1962. The University of Utah’s ski team began competing in 1936-37 without official support of the University athletic department. Though the team did fairly well, it wasn’t until university funding was received in 1945 that allowed the skiers to participate in intercollegiate competitions. During the 1945-46 season, the Utes ski team secured their first intercollegiate win at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, placing first, second, third, and fourth in the meet. The women’s ski team was also very talented, and took first place sweep at Berthoud Pass, Colorado in 1950. Popularity for the sport continued to grow on campus, and by the mid 1950s the University put its full support behind the ski team. Since then, the Ski Team has won numerous National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships and multiple members of both the women’s and men’s teams have competed in the Olympics.

Extent

1 Box

Abstract

Patricia Murphy Florence attended the University of Utah, where she was a member of the Ski Team and a sister in the Sigma Alpha Epsilon sorority. The Patricia Murphy Florence scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, lift tickets, programs, activity tickets, and invitations documenting her activities at the University of Utah between 1960 and 1962.

Arrangement

Arranged by subject

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Patti Florence in 2008.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.
Title
Guide to the Patricia Murphy Florence scrapbook, 1960-1962
Author
Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
Date
2023
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
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