Lou Lorenz papers, 1951-1996

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Lorenz, Lou
Title
Lou Lorenz papers
Dates
1951-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 linear feet
Collection Number
Accn1644
Summary
The Lou Lorenz papers (1951-1996) contain correspondence, meeting materials, legal documents, instruction manuals, booklets, magazines, newsletters, journals, directories, posters, and general ski instruction. Lorenz started teaching skiing in the 1940s. He was a ski school director at Little Mountain and Solitude, president of Intermountain Ski Instructors of America (ISIA), and a charter member of the Utah Ski Archives Advisory Board. He serves on the Alf Engen Museum Foundation Board of Directors.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Lorenz started teaching skiing in the 1940s. He was a ski school director at Little Mountain and Solitude, president of Intermountain Ski Instructors of America (ISIA), and a charter member of the Utah Ski Archives Advisory Board. He serves on the Alf Engen Museum Foundation Board of Directors.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Lou Lorenz papers (1951-1996) contain correspondence, meeting materials, legal documents, instruction manuals, booklets, magazines, newsletters, journals, directories, posters, and general ski instruction.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Lou Lorenz papers, ACCN 1644, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations: ACCN 1644.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Box 1 was donated in 1996 (0.5 linear feet). Boxes 2-3 were donated 2002 (1 linear feet).

Separated Materials

Various issues of The British Ski Year Book (1928-1952) were removed from this collection and placed in the Western Americana Division of Special Collections. Slides were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collection (P0944).

Processing Note

Processed by Peter Goodro in 2001.

Addendum processed by Matt Homer in 2003.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Utah Ski Archives.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Intermountain Ski Instructors of AmericaReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
ISIA
1951-1971
1 2
ISIA Newsletter, The Instructors Edge
1981-1994
1 3
ISIA Newsletter, Newsletter
1958-1964
1 4
ISIA Newsletter, News and Views
1969-1970
1 5
Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Directories
1984-1995
1 6
The 8th Interski, Aspen Colorado
1 7
Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Interski Material
1 8
Alta Powder News
1989
2 1
Correspondence
1968-1994
2 2
Professional Ski Instructors of America - Intermountain Division (Histories)
1989
2 3
ISIA Meetings Documents
1970-1971
2 4
Meeting Minutes
1985-1994
2 5
Legal Documents
1953-1986
2 6
Newsletter
1970-1996
2 7
ISIA Documents
1967-1973

General MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
3 1
Calendars
1987-1988
3 2
Ski School
1970-1989
3 3
Manuals
1970-1989
3 4-6
Booklets
1969-1987
3 7
Brochures
1938-1989
3 8
Professional Skier
1986-1993
3 9
Ski Pro
1971-1973
3 10
Park City Ski Area
1988
3 11
News Clippings
1948-1988
3 12
Miscellaneous
1976-1987

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Skis and skiing--Training--Utah
  • Skis and skiing--Utah--History--Sources

Personal Names

  • Lorenz, Lou--Archives

Form or Genre Terms

  • Diaries
  • Directories
  • Newsletters
  • Posters