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Ray Grass papers, 1937-2011
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Grass, Ray
- Title
- Ray Grass papers
- Dates
- 1937-2011 (inclusive)19372011
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2874
- Summary
- The Ray Grass papers (1937-2011) consist of various competitive and recreational ski guides, programs, and articles collected by the sports writer.
- 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
Ray Grass was the former outdoor editor for Utah's Deseret News. The writer specializes in ski related subjects and currently documents the skiing in Utah.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ray Grass papers consist of several media and competition guides as well as several programs and articles. Additionally contained in the papers are several ski resort maps and guides from places mostly in Utah as well as some maps from resorts outside of Utah.
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
Documents are arranged first with any articles, magazines, or programs at all level related to competitive skiing. These documents are followed by all media guides for competitive skiing. Final documents relate to recreational skiing such as guides and ski resort maps.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Competitive materialReturn to Top
All documents contained in this series relate to competitive skiing on the international, national, and collegiate levels.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Olympic skiing |
1964-1992 |
| 1 | 2 | U.S. Ski Championship |
1937-1949 |
| 1 | 3 | NCAA Skiing Championships |
1965-1984 |
| 1 | 4 | University of Utah skiing programs |
1966-2007 |
| 1 | 5 | Competitive skiing articles |
1976-1999 |
| 1 | 6 |
The Uphill Racer, Mel Dalebout |
|
| 1 | 7 | Skiing competition guide |
2000 |
| 1 | 8 | Winter sports media guides
This folder contains media guides to winter sports other than skiing such as speed skating and luge.
|
2003-2008 |
| 2 | 1-5 | U.S. Ski Team media guides |
1982-2006 |
Recreational materialReturn to Top
Documents contained in this series are related to recreational skiing such as ski maps, guides, and special activities.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 1 | Utah ski guides |
1948-2004 |
| 3 | 2 | National ski guides |
1979-1992 |
| 3 | 3-4 | Utah ski guides |
|
| 3 | 5 | Ski Maps outside of Utah |
|
| 3 | 6 | Deseret News snowboarding school |
2010-2011 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Journalists--Utah--Archives
- Ski racing--United States
- Ski racing--Utah
- Skis and skiing--United States
- Skis and skiing--Utah
- Sportswriters--Utah--Archives
Personal Names
- Grass, Ray--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Guidebooks
- Maps
- Periodicals
- Programs (Publications)
Finding aid created by Esabelle Khaosanga.
2015 (last modified: 2019)
