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Skis and skiing -- United States -- History -- Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Alf Engen Ski Museum records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0518
Abstract The Alf Engen Ski Museum records (1943-2015) consist of correspondence, administrative materials, design and construction materials, docent guides, newsletters, and media materials relating to the museum and the Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation.
Dates: 1943-2015

Robert L. Autry papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1943
Abstract The Robert L. Autry papers (1950-1970) contain a notebook of past work and resumes of Bob Autry. Also included in the collection are photocopies of race results and reports. Robert l. Autry served as an instructor and director in ski schools and organized ski races.
Dates: 1950-1971

Bruce A. Crane papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2196
Abstract Bruce A. Crane has held numerous positions with the United States Ski Association (USSA). His collection documents his activities with the USSA, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), the United States Ski Team (USST), and the Federation of International Skiing (FIS). Included in this collection are numerous reports, circulars, and correspondence concerning the administrative activities of Bruce A. Crane throughout his career.
Dates: 1980-1998

Craig Gorder papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1709
Abstract The Craig Gorder papers (1961-1975) contain news clippings, articles, news releases, letters of recognition, personal letters, pamphlets, brochures and ski magazines pertaining to the life and skiing career of Craig Gorder. Gorder was born in 1952 and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had a career as a ski racer, racing professionally and for the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Olympic Ski Team.
Dates: 1961-1975

Karen Korfanta papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1689
Abstract The Karen Korfanta papers (1941-1998) contain correspondence, news clippings, a scrapbook, brochures, pamphlets, and ski memorabilia.
Dates: 1941-1998

Alton Crane Melville papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1723
Abstract The Alton Crane Melville papers (1953-2001) contain correspondence, articles, speeches, minutes, pamphlets, brochures, and news clippings pertaining to the National Ski Association (NSA), currently known as the United States Ski Association (USSA) and the 1960 Olympic Games. In addition, the collection contains information on the Melville, Deseret, and Abraham Irrigation Companies. Melville (1904-1966) wrote The Melville Family of Utah, and served as president...
Dates: 1953-2001

Gustav F. Raaum papers

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Identifier: ACCN 2192
Abstract The Gustav F. Raaum papers (1940-1990) include newspaper clippings, copies of scrapbooks, and correspondence. Raaum was born in Norway in 1926 and first came to the United States as part of a Norwegian ski jumping team. He won many awards for ski jumping in the 1940s and 1950s and later became a successful accountant and was president of the Jackson Hole Ski Corporation from 1968 to 1970.
Dates: 1940-1990

Alan Schoenberger papers

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Identifier: ACCN 1935
Abstract The Alan Schoenberger papers (1993-1995) contains articles, letters and a biography. The papers document various works and projects Alan Schoenberger has done throughout his lifetime. Schoenberger is a performance artist and a champion skier who has managed to combine these two forms into touring theatrical productions called Schoenberger Skis the Stage and Alan Schoenberger Ski Bum in Piano Roll. In 1992, Schoenberger...
Dates: 1993-1995

Gary H. Schwartz ski collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2604
Abstract The Gary H. Schwartz ski collection (1880-2009) contains ski memorabilia, clippings, scraptbooks, subject files, correspondence, and publications.
Dates: 1880-2009

William Spencer papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1794
Abstract The William Spencer papers (1960-2000) contains a scrapbook, newsletter, and clippings documenting William Spencer's career as a University of Utah and United States ski racer and an Olympic biathlete. The materials also document the development of biathlon as an Olympic sport. Included is a photocopy of the book Biathlon by Arthur Stegen. Spencer is a biathlete, skier, and cyclist. In February 2000 he was inducted into the Biathlon Hall of Fame.
Dates: 1975-2002