Abstract The historical sketch of Salt Lake Valley and watershed (circa 1940s) covers all of the canyons that ring the Salt Lake Valley and the Jordan River. Each chapter is a different canyon.

Abstract The Little Cottonwood Canyon history collection (1870-1965) consist of a microfilmed copy of a collection of clippings, notes, and transcriptions on the history of Little Cottonwood Canyon, kept by Lawrence P. James. The materials are weighted heavily toward mining in the nineteenth century, but contain information on the development of the ski industry in the twentieth.

Abstract The David Powers audio-visual collection consists of home movies of Powers and his peers skiing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird, and Alta, Utah.

Abstract The Richard F. Ream papers (1962-1973) consist of photocopied materials regarding articles about climbing Lone Peak, Bell's Tower and The Thumb located in Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah. Also included is materials about climbing Wind River in Wyoming.

Abstract The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance records (1989-2018) consist of administrative files, project information and general materials. The Salt Lake Climbers Alliance is a non-profit advocacy organization created to promote climbing opportunities, preserve local access and encourage stewardship of the environment.