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Sports and Recreation

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

Ken Sleight papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2392
Abstract

The Ken Sleight papers (1966-2000) consist of a study titled, Following Powell in Cataract which details the two expeditions of John Wesley Powell and Sleight's experiences tracing Powell's route in Cataract Canyon.

Dates: 1966-2000

Ken Sleight river running video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1105
Abstract

The Ken Sleight river running video collection (circa 1962) consists of a 16mm silent film of a river trip through Glen Canyon. The areas depicted in the film were flooded after the completion of Glen Canyon Dam in 1963.

Dates: circa 1962

Robert Smith photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0395
Abstract

The Robert Smith photograph collection contains photographs of skiers and staff at the Park City Ski Area, Utah. The collection also includes photographs taken at Brighton, Solitude, and Alta ski resorts in Utah.

Dates: 1960-1975

Snow Cup photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0909
Abstract

The Snow Cup photograph collection consists of images of winners of the Snow Cup.

Dates: 1970s-1990s

Snow Cup Race scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2617
Abstract

The Snow Cup Race scrapbook (1962-1963) consists of news clippings, correspondence, photographs, and project proposal materials. The Snow Cup Race was created to promote skiing in the Intermountain and Salt Lake Area. This event was held at Alta, Utah beginning in the 1940s. Skiers who have participated in the races include Jim Gaddis, Lynn Johnson, Billy Kidd, Corey Engen, and Margo Walters.

Dates: 1962-1963

Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0374
Abstract

The Snowbasin Ski Resort photograph collection contains photographs documenting the beginnings of the Snowbasin ski area in northern Utah. THe collection also includes views of the resort itself, as well as of skiing techniques and early equipment.

Dates: 1939-1990s

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A1056
Abstract The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort audio-visual collection (1972-1987) consists of six commercial 16mm prints about skiing. One is a promotional film produced by Snowbird. The other films promote other American resorts and skiers competing on the World Cup circuit. Several of the films feature either Snowbird or its employees. This collection also contains a compact disc copy of a 33rpm phonodisc of yodeling music recorded by Arthur Brogli, Snowbird's first tram operator. Snowbird Ski and...
Dates: 1972-1987

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0385
Abstract

The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort photograph collection contains photographs on contact sheets of skiing activities and color prints of ski runs at Snowbird, Utah.

Dates: 1971-2002

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3025
Abstract

The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records (1971-2014) consist of promotional and research materials related to the establishment of the resort along with yearly events. The main component of the collection consist of numerous menus from the multiple restaurants located at the resort along with information regarding the resort's private club.

Dates: 1971-2014

SOCOTWA (South Cottonwood Ward) collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2029
Abstract The SOCOTWA (South Cottonwood Ward) collection (1948-2003) consists of materials reflecting the land and river activities sponsored by SOCOTWA, a non-profit organzation. Specializing in river rafting, SOCOTWA originated with the Eagles Club of the South Cottonwood Ward in Salt Lake City around 1948. Scouts were taken on river trips and to places of interest around Utah. Popularity of these trips by scouts and others expanded the operation of SOCOTWA and it became a full-fledged corporation...
Dates: 1948-2003

Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize box 1: [Barcode: 31114043362385]
Identifier: ACCN 2306
Abstract

The Solitude Ski Patrol scrapbook (1967) contains collected materials regarding staff training, staff testing, avalanche preparedness, correspondence, and news clippings. Main staff for the 1967-1968 season included Dick Frost, Jim Sewell, Dean Tucker, Steve Utley, Dick Bench, John Lee, Brent Bain and Russ Schneider.

Dates: 1967

Ray Solomon digital photograph

 Collection
Identifier: P0940
Abstract

The Ray Solomon digital photograph is of Alta Ski Instructors Leon Day, Bob Grant and Ray Solomon, probably in the late 1960s.

Dates: circa 1967

Southern Utah scenery photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0242
Abstract

The southern Utah scenery photograph collection contains photographs of various natural features in southern Utah.

Dates: 1915-1950

Bill Spencer digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0424
Abstract

The Bill Spencer photograph collection contains biathlon skiers, Bill Spencer on skis, 1930s-1940s and 1976, images were created from digital scans of 35 mm slides of a U.S. ski team, 1964 Olympic Biathlon Team, and two men working with a gun. The collection also contains personal photographs.

This collection is entirely digital and available online in our Digital Library.

Dates: 1930s-1980s

Ike Spencer scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize box 1: [Barcode: 31114042137655]
Identifier: ACCN 2768
Abstract

The Ike Spencer scrapbook (1972-1973) consists of news clippings, photographs and handwritten notes regarding Spencer's football career as a running back for the University of Utah.

Dates: 1972-1973

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

Sports and Olympics thesis collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1560
Abstract

The Sports and Olympics thesis collection (1972-1994) is a compilation of theses and dissertation papers written by degree candidates from graduate schools in the United States and Canada. They include studies on a variety of topics relevant to sports and the Olympic Games. The range of years researched are from 1896-1992.

Dates: 1972-1994

Robert L. Springmeyer papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1816
Abstract The Robert L. Springmeyer papers (1923-1976) contain correspondence, memos, meeting minutes, convention minutes, ski tournament schedules, ski race results, news clippings, miscellaneous papers, applications, school work, diplomas, announcements, awards and a wooden plaque concerning Robert L. Springmeyer's family life and educational history as well as his involvement in the Utah National Guard, the Cub Scouts, the Salt Lake City Ski Club, and the United States Ski Association. Springmeyer...
Dates: 1923-1976

Spruces Ski Area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0386
Abstract

The Spruces Ski Area photograph collection consists of six prints of cross-country skiers at the small ski area from 1934-1936.

Dates: 1934-1936

Stable ledger

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0573
Abstract

The collection consists of a ledger (1941) recording payments for riding lessons. Name of stable and owner unknown.

Dates: 1941