Sports and Recreation
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 456 Collections and/or Records:
Wayne Russell McConkie digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1081
Abstract
The Wayne Russell McConkie digital photograph collection consists mostly of shots of scenery in southern Utah and northern Arizona. There are some exceptions, such as a series of photographs of lava flows and volcanoes, and a very few shots of members of the McConkie family, but most of the photos were taken in the southern Utah region. Some document events in his life, such as his river trips with Nevills...
Dates:
1930s-1980s
Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0983
Abstract
The Margo Walters McDonald digital photograph collection contains 7 black and white images of her skiing and training.
Dates:
1950-1970
Ruth McDonough digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1125
Abstract
The Ruth McDonough photograph collection consists of digital scans of 56 black and white and 6 color snapshots taken with a Brownie camera by Ruth McDonough on two separate river trips with SOCOTWA, an LDS river-running organization. The six color photos in Folder 1 were taken by someone else on the trip and later given to Ms. McDonough; the black and white photos were all taken by her.
Dates:
1956-1957
Doug McLaren papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2397
Abstract
The Doug McLaren papers (2004) consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet entitled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs." McLaren had worked as a park ranger for the Grand Teton National Park from 1952-2004.
Dates:
2004
Amy Toda Meeker papers
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042330912]
Identifier: ACCN 2764
Abstract
The Amy Toda Meeker papers (1946-1949, 2007) consist of news clippings, a biographical sketch, and ski racing programs. Meeker was a former student and ski racer for the University of Utah.
Dates:
1946-2007
Monte Meier digital photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1321
Abstract
The Monte Meier digital photograph collection consists of images depicting Meier skiing in the Winter Paralympic Games and in Montana and Colorado.
Dates:
2002-2006
Alton Crane Melville family home movies
Collection
Identifier: A0655
Abstract
The Alton Crane Melville family home movies (1940-1968) consist of footage of the Melville family's vacations, home life and special events across multiple generations. In addition to family footage of Alton and Verna Melville and their children, many of the films in this colleciton contain footage of competative or recrational skiing at resorts in Utah and around the world. Both Alton Crane Melville and his son, Marvin Melville are prominent members of the United States ski community, and many...
Dates:
1940-1968
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
Alton Crane Melville photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0933
Abstract
The Alton Crane Melville photograph collection consists of images taken from the Alton Crane Melville scrapbooks belonging to the Manuscripts Division. Alton Crane Melville (1904-1966) served as president of the NSA and was an avid skier and participant in many ski organizations. The photograph collection reflects Melville's love of skiing, teaching, and membership in various...
Dates:
1950s-1960s
Marvin Alton Melville papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1246
Abstract
The Marvin Alton Melville papers (1950-2001) contain scrapbooks, newspaper and magazine articles, correspondence, meeting minutes, and other documents concerning the United States Ski Association (USSA), particularly the Alpine Competition Committee, of which Melville was the chairman, and its dealings with different ski associations such as the International Ski Federation (FIS). The collection also contains material on the 1956, 1960, and 1964 Olympics.
Dates:
1950-2001