Alta (Utah)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Steve Clegg photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0978
Abstract
The Steve Clegg photograph collection consists of images which depict famous ski pioneers such as Alf and Sverre Engen, and Junior Bounous. Steve Clegg was the son of Dr. Reed Clegg, who was the team doctor for the University of Utah football team. Steve Clegg was on the University of Utah ski team in the 1970s, and later skied for the Alpine Training School.
Dates:
1950s-1990s
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
Craig Gorder photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0417
Abstract
The Craig Gorder photograph collection contains one photograph of a skier in a race at Snowbird Ski resort. Craig Gorder was born in 1952 and was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had a career as a ski racer, racing professionally and for the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Olympic Ski Team.
Dates:
1970-1979
Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1363
Abstract
The Barbara Bishop Graham photograph collection contains 2 black-and-white photographs taken at Alta Ski Area in Utah depicting Alf Engen and Otto Lang and dating from 1955.
Dates:
1955
Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1390
Abstract
Karl "Jake" Jacobson was a professional ski racer and gelande jumper. This collection contains images of Jacobson' career, particularly his participation in Alta Gelande competitions, dating from approximately the 1970s through 1980s.
Dates:
1970-1989
Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection
Collection
Identifier: A0439
Abstract
The Edward LaChapelle avalanche control video collection (1950-1970) consists of films about avalanche danger, control and research at Utah ski areas and around the world. The collection also includes some of LaChapelle's home movies and other ski related footage. Edward LaChapelle was an American glaciologist, mountaineer, skier, author, and professor and a pioneer in Avalanche research, safety and forecasting.
Dates:
1950-1970
William H. Levitt oral history video recording
Collection
Identifier: A0022
Abstract
The William H. Levitt oral history video recording collection contains 1 DVD with an interview with Bill Levitt.
Dates:
2007
Maralee Olson photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1073
Abstract
The Maralee Olson photograph collection contains digital scans of 10 color photographs of the Olson family outing at Albion Basin, Alta and 1 color photograph of Creighton Hart at the Alta Wild Flower Festival. The originals were scanned and returned to the family in 2003.
Dates:
1974-1994
Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection
Collection
Identifier: A0622
Abstract
The Suzy Harris Rytting audio-visual ski collection (1968-1991) consists of films and videos related to Rytting's career as a competetive skier, coach, and ski professional.
Dates:
1968-1991
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