Steve Cook digital photograph collection, 2006

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Cook, Steve
Title
Steve Cook digital photograph collection
Dates
2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
16 digital images
Collection Number
P1315
Summary
The Steve Cook digital photograph collection consists of images of him skiing. Steve Cook lost his right leg in a farm below the knee in a 1988 farm accident. In 1990 Steve Cook began mountain biking racing switching to cycling in 1993. He raced in the 1996 Summer Paralympics placing fifth in the velodrome and seventh in the road race. In 1995 Steve Cook began cross country skiing as a cross-training device and has become one of the premier standup ski racers.
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

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Steve Cook lost his right leg in a farm below the knee in a 1988 farm accident. In 1990 Steve Cook began mountain biking racing switching to cycling in 1993. He raced in the 1996 Summer Paralympics placing fifth in the velodrome and seventh in the road race. In 1995 Steve Cook began cross country skiing as a cross-training device and has become one of the premier standup ski racers.

His carrer highlights include:

  • Three medals at '06 Paralympics (gold in 5K freestyle, 10K classic; bronze 20K CL)
  • 2005 World Cup standup champion
  • Three medals (2 gold) at the 2005 World Championships
  • Four silver medals at the 2002 Paralympics

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Steve Cook digital photograph collection consists of images of him skiing.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Steve cook digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.

Preferred Citation

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed by Chris Ehrman in 2006.

Related Materials

This collection forms part of the Utah Ski and Snowboard Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 General images
  • 1-4: Steve Cook cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Paralympic Games in Turin, Italy
  • 5: Steve Cook biting a medal won at the 2006 Winter Paralympic Games in Turin, Italy
  • 6-7: Portrait of Steve Cook
1 2 General images
  • 1: Steve Cook with dog Daisy in a boat.
  • 2: Steve Cook with family, at an outdoor recreation activity (camping or fishing)
  • 3: Steve Cook with skis in Madison, WI in 2004
  • 4: "West Racing, 2004"
  • 5: Medals ceremony at "worlds, 2005"
  • 6: SoHo Nationals
  • 7-8: Turino, 2006
  • 9: Steve Cook at ESPY Award (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) with unidentified woman, 2006

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Skis and skiing--Utah--History--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Cook, Steve--Photographs