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Sports and Recreation

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

Alan K. Engen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0413
Abstract The Alan K. Engen photograph collection contains images documenting the history of skiing in Utah, including its origination, early skiers, and the development of ski jumping and ski competitions. Much of the collection focuses on the Engen brothers, Sverre, Alf, and Corey and their contributions to the development of skiing in Utah. Included are images documenting the development of ski resorts in Utah, including...
Dates: 1860-2004

Alan K. Engen ski video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0402
Abstract The Alan K. Engen ski video collection (1996-1998) contains movies produced or created by Alan Engen dealing with the legacy of his father Alf Engen (1909-1997), an internationally recognized skier and luminary in skiing education in Utah and the American West. Alan Engen is an accomplished competitive skier, administrator and ski historian.
Dates: 1996-1998

Alf Engen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1006
Abstract The Alf Engen papers (1915-1972) contain photocopied news clippings and mementos gathered by Alf Engen's mother concerning Engen's international Nordic and Alpine skiing careers. Alf Engen was a United States, Olympic, and world champion ski jumper who served as a consultant to the U.S. Army ski forces during World War II. He founded the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta, Utah. Click here to view digitized...
Dates: 1915-1972

Alf Engen ski video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0391
Abstract The Alf Engen ski video collection (1938-2004) contains footage that reveals the evolution of the sport of skiing and of ski facilities and resorts, including news reports and interviews featuring Engen and footage Engen competeing in National Championship events, instructing ski school, and skiing with family and friends. Alf Engen was an internationally recognized Nordic and Alpine skier instrumental in the development of the ski industry in Utah and the American West.
Dates: 1938-2004

Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks [photocopies]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1401
Abstract The Corey (Kaare) Engen scrapbooks (1933-1991) contain three photocopied scrapbooks that focus on Corey Engen's skiing career.
Dates: 1933-1991

David Engen photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0916
Abstract The David Engen photograph collection conists of an image of David Engen skiing at the World University Games in Sestrierre, Italy.
Dates: 1966

Edward B. Ferguson scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1903
Abstract The Edward B. Ferguson scrapbooks (1960-1974) consist of two volumes chronicling his career as a competitive skier. Edward "Fast Eddie" Ferguson attended Boise State University from 1968-1971 and had a career as a competitive skier.
Dates: 1960-1974

Arnie Ferrin papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2710
Abstract This collection contains scrapbooks (1942-2015) documenting Arnie Ferrin's athletic career with the University of Utah and with Minneapolis. Also included are two oversize commemorative framed pieces. Ferrin was a four year All-American who played for the University of Utah's basketball team from 1943-1948.
Dates: 1942-2015

David Fetherston papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3197
Abstract The David Fetherston papers (1905-2019) contain personal and professional materials related to Fetherston's career as a journalist, photographer, writer, publisher, and automotive historian. The collection also contains materials related to the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), Bonneville speed racing and vehicles, and land speed racing in general.
Dates: 1905-2019