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Francis Wikstrom papers, 1968-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wikstrom, Francis
- Title
- Francis Wikstrom papers
- Dates
- 1968-1992 (inclusive)19681992
- Quantity
- 2 boxes, (1 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2623
- Summary
- The Francis Wikstrom papers (1968-1992) consist of materials from his time as a ski instructor along with his participation with the Professional Ski Instructors of America: Intermountain Division (PSIA) and the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Francis M. Wikstrom was born in Montana and grew up in Ogden, Utah. While currently a trial lawyer for the Salt Lake City firm, Parsons Behl, and Latimer, Wikstrom is also an avid skier and was formerly a ski instructor. Wikstrom was a certified ski instructor and the former president of the Professional Ski Instructors of America.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection was arranged by ski teaching association materials and is followed by teaching material used by Wikstrom. Final documents consist of collected ski teaching magazines.
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
This collection was arranged into the following series: I. Professional Ski Instructors of America; II. Intermountain Ski Instructors Association; III. Teaching materials; and IV. Ski teaching magazines.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Professional Ski Instructors of AmericaReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | PSIA Spring board meeting |
1987 |
| 1 | 2 | PSIA meeting minutes |
1978-1985 |
| 1 | 3 | PSIA by-laws |
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| 1 | 4 | PSIA certification exam |
1984-1985 |
| 1 | 5 | PSIA Organizational Study Committee |
1985 |
| 1 | 6 | XII Interski '83 |
1983 |
Intermountain Ski Instructors AssociationReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 7 | Articles and by-laws |
|
| 1 | 8 | Policy |
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| 1 | 9 | Rosters |
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| 1 | 10 | Minutes |
1968-1980 |
| 1 | 11 | Correspondence |
1968-1978 |
| 1 | 12 | By-laws, members, and budget |
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| 1 | 13 | Intermountain Ski Instructors Association by-laws |
1980 |
Teaching materialReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Snow skiing: advanced lesson |
1985 |
| 2 | 2 | Technical ski articles |
1977 |
| 2 | 3 | Jerry Warren ski teaching material |
1984 |
| 2 | 4 | Professional ski instructor of America teaching manuals |
1977-1980 |
| 2 | 5 | Teaching articles |
1978-1985 |
| 2 | 6 | "Avalanche Handbook," Ronald I. Perla and M. Martinelli Jr. |
1976 |
| 2 | 7 | Risk awareness documents |
1984-1985 |
| 2 | 8 | Manual for instructors powder ridge ski school |
|
| 2 | 9 | Sports beyond frontiers presentation |
Ski teaching magazinesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 10 |
Journal of Professional Ski Coaching, Winter |
1986 |
| 2 | 11 | Journal of Professional Ski Coaching and Instruction |
1985 |
| 2 | 12 | Journal of Professional Ski Coaching and Instruction |
1984 |
| 2 | 13 | Journal of Professional Ski Instruction |
1983 |
| 2 | 14 | Journal of Professional Ski Instruction |
1982 |
| 2 | 15 | The Professional Skier |
1988-1991 |
| 2 | 16 | The Professional Skier |
1991-1992 |
| 2 | 17 | The Professional Skier: Interski Souvenir Issue |
1989 |
| 2 | 18 | The Instructors Edge |
1985 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Skis and skiing--Training--Utah
- Skis and skiing--United States--History--Sources
Corporate Names
- Intermountain Ski Instructors Association
- Professional Ski Instructors of America
Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga
2016 (last modified: 2019)
