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Sports and Recreation

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:

Avalanche control photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0393
Abstract

Donated by the National Forest Service, This collection documents a wide variety of avalanches through the years in the Wasatch. Included are excellent views of the equipment used in avalanche control, damage, and rescue training. This collection has been digitized and is available online in our Digital Library.

Dates: 1930-1974

Nancy Bandy scrapbook

 Collection — Oversize box 1
Identifier: ACCN 2390
Abstract

The Nancy Bandy scrapbook (1973-1976) is titled "Rebirth of Utes Skiing" and consists of news clippings, ski results, photographs and other ephemeral materials regarding the history of the University of Utah's ski team under the direction of coach Phil Klingsmith.

Dates: 1973-1976

George Barfoot papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1799
Abstract

The George Barfoot papers (1962-1999) consists of a journal and a letter. The journal is the record of a trip through Glen Canyon, on the Colorado River in 1962. The first part is handwritten and the second is a typed transcript of the first. The letter was written in 1999 by Michael St. Clair to Dr. Richard Ingebretsen, of the Glen Canyon Institute.

Dates: 1962-1999

George Barfoot photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0819
Abstract

The George Barfoot photograph collection consists of slides taken by George Barfoot documenting a trip down Glen Canyon in 1952.

Dates: 1950-1952

Bear Lake resorts and recreation collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0524
Abstract

The Bear Lake resorts and recreation collection (1921-2001) was compiled by Shelby Peterson and consists of oral histories by Bryan Booth, Virginia Alvira Booth Taylor Bolton and Doris Rich Boggess. Also included is an article written by F. John Roberts entitled, "The Resort." The collection discusses the history of Bear Lake in Utah.

Dates: 1921-2001

Beaver Mountain ski area photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0381
Abstract

The Beaver Mountain ski area photograph collection contains images of skiing activities and scenic views at Beaver Mountain ski area, Utah.

Dates: circa 1950

Richard Bench digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1346
Abstract

The Richard Bench digital photograph collection depicts Dick Bench, ElRae Bench and other Park West Ski Patrol members posing and skiing at ParkWest in Park City, Utah circa 1975-1990.

Dates: 1975-1990

Edgar Bering scrapbook [photocopy]

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1488
Abstract

The Edgar Bering scrapbook (1930-1940) consist of two photocopies which features articles on Ed Bering, Alf Engen, other skiers, ski tournaments and championships, and race results. Miscellaneous correspondence and ski tournament programs are also included.

Dates: 1930-1940

Richard J. Bird papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0610
Abstract

The Richard J. Bird papers (1963-1990) concern the development and installation of aerial tram and rope tow equipment for recreational ski areas. Included are reports and news clippings. Richard Bird was an administrator for the Forest Service in Ogden, Utah.

Dates: 1963-1990

Richard J. Bird photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0388
Abstract

The Richard J. Bird photograph collection contains images showing details of ski lift machinery.

Dates: 1960-1969

Brandy Blank river running video collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0532
Abstract

The Brandy Blank river running video collection (1940s, 1970s) consists of a VHS videocassette containing a dub of an 8mm color silent film of a 1940s Boy Scout river trip through Glen Canyon led by Bert Loper as well as footage of a 1970s era Westwater Canyon river trip.

Dates: 1940s; 1970s

Bogus Basin digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1335
Abstract

The Bogus Basin digital photograph collection consists of images depicting this recreational ski area.

Dates: undated

Bonneville Salt Flats racing ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2805
Abstract

The Bonneville Salt Flats racing ephemera (circa 1940s-2020) consists materials related to motor sports at Bonneville Salt Falts, Utah.

Dates: circa 1940s-2020

Junior Bounous photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0389
Abstract

The Junior Bounous photograph collection contains images of Junior Bounous skiing and ski jumping.

Dates: circa 1965

Bill Briggs digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0989
Abstract

The Bill Briggs digital photograph collection consists of 13 digital only images of Briggs skiing and of mountain peaks with dotted lines showing the path of descent for skiing.

Dates: 1960s-1970s

Brighton Ski Resort photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0379
Abstract

The Brighton Ski Resort photograph collection contains photographs of facilities and skiing at Brighton ski area, postcards and an album containing images of recreational activities in Brighton and of the Balsam Hotel (circa 1910).

Dates: 1920-1985

Brighton Ski Resort records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1838
Abstract

The Brighton Ski Resort records (1915-2000) contain a master plan, brochures, season pass forms, trial maps, posters, articles, news clippings, ski passes, and typescript histories detailing the development of both Brighton, Utah and Brighton Ski Resort. The first serviced ski area in Utah was created at Brighton in 1936. The resort area has been expanded to cover 850 acres today.

Dates: 1915-2000

Reynold Brown digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1101
Abstract The Reynold Brown digital photograph collection contains images taken during a South Cottonwood Ward (SOCOTWA) river expedition on the Colorado River during the spring of 1958. Images include unidentified Glen Canyon scenery, expedition members swimming and hiking, and Lake Powell scenery. None of the images are identified. The Brown collection contains digital scans only taken from 35mm slides; originals were...
Dates: 1958

Brundage Mountain Resort digital photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1336
Abstract

The Brundage Mountain Resort digital photograph collection consists of images depicting the history of this Idaho ski resort.

Dates: undated

Anthony C. Burdett photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0914
Abstract

The Anthony C. Budett photograph collection consists of images from the World Cup Women's Relay Finals held at Soldier Hollow, Utah January 13, 2001.

Dates: 2001