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Robert Young papers, 1964-1991
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Young, Robert, 1951-2003
- Title
- Robert Young papers
- Dates
- 1964-1991 (inclusive)19641991
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (1 oversize box)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1694
- Summary
- The Robert Young papers (1964-1991) contain pamphlets, posters, competition badges, and news clippings highlighting Young's life as a freestyle skier. The posters show different events he competed in and the pamphlets are from several ski camps he worked at.
- Repository
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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
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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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Young (1951-2003) was born in Brigham City, Utah, but grew up in Ogden. He skied during his youth and pioneered the art of extreme skiing. Young was well-known and distinguished in his career. He acted as a stunt double in several movies including one in James Bond. He also won several world metals in world cup competitions. Robert Young died in Puerto Vallarta on 7 April 2003.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Robert Young papers (1964-1991) contain pamphlets, posters, competition badges, and news clippings highlighting Young's life as a freestyle skier. The posters show different events he competed in and the pamphlets are from several ski camps he worked at.
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
Acquisition Information
Gift of Carolyn Young in 2003.
Processing Note
Processed by Matt Homer in 2003.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0942).
Related Materials
Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| oversize-box | |
| 1 | Ski materials |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Freestyle skiing--Sources
- Skis and skiing--Utah--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Young, Robert, 1951-2003--Archives
Finding aid created by Matt Homer.
2003 (last modified: 2019)
