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Skis and skiing--United States--History--Sources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

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 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

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