Patrick N. Miller collection, 1960-2013

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Miller, Patrick N.
Title
Patrick N. Miller collection
Dates
1960-2013 (inclusive)
Quantity
51 linear feet
Collection Number
ACCN 1771
Summary
The Patrick N. Miller collection (1960-2013) contains manuscript and memorabilia related to the University of Utah Ski Team and Miller's involvement with collegiate and national level skiing. Miller served as head coach, as president of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association and as a member of the National Collegiate Athletics Association Skiing Rules Committee.
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

Patrick "Pat" N. Miller (1948-2013) was a native to Mexico, Maine and attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. While at Fort Lewis, Miller was named "All-American in Nordic Combined" (1970). Miller received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Fort Lewis and his Masters of Commercial Recreation from the University of Utah (1976). He then continued to be named the Director of the Men's and Women's Ski Team and maintained that position for 21 years. Under his leadership, the team won several championships on the local and national level.

In addition to the work done with the University of Utah Ski Team, Miller also served as the Chair of the selection committee for collegiate skiing's All-American Team (1979), the Utah sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and on the boards of ski archives for both the Marriott Library and the state of Utah.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Pat Miller collection consists of mainly skiing memorabilia such as awards, Utah ski uniforms, and a scrapbook. Additionally included are newspaper clippings, articles, and manuscript relating to Miller's involvement on various ski boards.

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

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is organized first with newspaper clippings followed by any manucript pertaining to Pat Miller. All ski memorabilia is placed last in the collection.

Processing Note

Processed by Peter Goodro in 2001.

Addenda processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2015.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated by Pat Miller via his brother Jim Miller and Barbara Yamada in 2014.

Related Materials

Forms part of the Utah Ski Archive.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Newspaper ClippingsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1-3
Oversized University of Utah ski clippings
1960-1996
4
Oversized University of Utah ski scrapbook
1976-1984

Board documents, event documents, and articlesReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
5 1
Correspondence, notes, and records for Pat Miller
1976-2008
5 2
Meeting agendas, minutes, and notes
2012-2013
5 3
Utah ski team demographic information
1993-1998
5 4
University of Utah ski programs
1974-1978
5 5
Skiing brochures
1970-1975
5 6
Miscellaneous
This folder contains documents such as cards, pictures, and blank certificates.
5 7
MS Dinner of Champions
1987
5 8
Ecker Hill program
2001
5 9
Maine Ski Hall of Fame
2007
5 10
Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame
2008
5 11
Utah Sports Hall of Fame foundation honors banquet
1999
5 12
Pat Miller ski articles
1966-2008
5 13
Ski team articles
1998-1999
5 14
Ski team articles
1997-1998
5 15
Tribute to Pat Miller, TUNA news
2013
6 1
AIAW Ski Championships
6 2
Chisholm Ski Club winter carnival
2000
6 3
For the Love of Skiing: A Visual History, Alan K. Engen
This copy of For the Love of Skiing: A Visual History has an inscription by Alf Engen to Pat Miller.
1998
6 4
NCAA Ski Championships
1980-2000
6 5
The Oxford Log
1972
6 6
Powder, November edition
This edition of Powder contains a marked feature about University of Utah Skiing.
1987
6 7
Ski, December edition
This edition of Ski contains a piece referencing the University of Utah as one of the top 15 ski colleges.
1987
6 8
Utah ski magazines
1983-2003
6 9
Mixed source magazines
This folder contains national magazines or magazines from schools other than the University of Utah that reference the University of Utah Ski Team.
1984-1996
6 10
University of Utah sports magazines
1991-2001
6 11
University of Utah independent study
1992-1993

Skiing memorabiliaReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
7
University of Utah Ski Team gear
Included in this box are sweaters, t-shirts, a pair of black boots, beanies, and a pair of shorts with the University of Utah Ski Team Logos.
8
University of Utah Ski Team sheet signs
This box contains two large sheet signs written with paint. One sheet has "#1 Team" written in it and the other has "Let's Go Utes" written in it along with the names of various members of the University of Utah Ski Team written on it.
9
Full Utah ski jacket and suit
10
Odollo ski jacket and pants
11-14
Utah Ski Team multicolored Spyder suits
15-16
University of Utah ski team suit
17
Carving and awards
This carton contains a Hennig ski troll carving as well as several plaques awarding Pat Miller and the University of Utah Ski Team.
1969-2008
18
Memorabilia and awards
Items in this carton consist of pins, badges, and awards given to Pat Miller or the University of Utah Ski Team. Additionally contained are Pat Miller's past ski passes, Utah Varsity flag, and a signed copy of First Tracks: A Century of Skiing in Utah authored by Alan K. Engen and Gregory Thompson.
1965-2001
19
Medals and awards
1961-2008

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

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

Personal Names

  • Miller, Patrick N.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah. Ski team

Form or Genre Terms

  • Clippings
  • Scrapbooks