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Wesley W. Deist papers, 1958-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Deist, Wesley W., 1923-2008
- Title
- Wesley W. Deist papers
- Dates
- 1958-2008 (inclusive)19582008
- Quantity
- 0.75 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2944
- Summary
- Wesley W. Deist was a ski instructor and member of the United States Ski Association (USSA) Intermountain Division for 65 years. These papers (1958-2008) include documents relating to his role as president of the organization, including competition results and convention materials.
- 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
Wesley Walter Deist (1923-2008) was born on September 20, 1923, and raised in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Following high school, Deist served as a U.S. Navy SEAL during World War II. Wes married Lenna Hooker in 1944, and supported his family by operating his own insurance agency. Deist coached the KIFI and Kelly Canyon Ski teams until the age of 82, and died at the age of 84 in 2008.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Wesley W. Deist papers (1958-2008) contain convention and competition manuals, newspaper articles featuring himself and his students, and competition rosters and results.
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
First arranged by subject, and then chronologically. Undated materials are located in the back of the subject's folder.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal and professional papersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Personal papers |
1963-2008 |
| 1 | 2 | Instructional materials |
1951-1971 |
| 1 | 3 | USSA organizational materials |
1961-1977 |
| 1 | 4 | USSA convention manuals |
1970-1973 |
| 1 | 5 | USSA competition manuals |
1958-1970 |
| 1 | 6 | USSA competition results |
1958-1994 |
USSA organization papersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Undated competition results |
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| 2 | 2 | Competition rosters |
1963-1973 |
| 2 | 3 | Alpine program |
1971-1972 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Skis and skiing--Competitions--United States--Sources
- Skis and skiing--United States--Congresses--Sources
- Skis and skiing--United States--Societies, etc.--Records and correspondence
- Skis and skiing--United States--Sources
- Skis and skiing--Utah--Sources
Personal Names
- Deist, Wesley W., 1923-2008--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Handbooks and manuals
- Rosters
Finding aid created by Braxton Utley.
2016 (last modified: 2020)
