Russ Harmer digital photograph collection, undated
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Harmon, Russell
- Title
- Russ Harmer digital photograph collection
- Dates
- undated (inclusive)19602000
- Quantity
- 25 digital only items
- Collection Number
- P1376
- Summary
- The Russ Harmer digital photograph collection contains images of Russ Harmer working at Alta, Utah. Beginning in the late 1960s, Russ Harmer worked in a variety of jobs at Alta Ski Area, one of the oldest ski resorts in the United States.
- 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 Note
Russ Harmer began working at Alta ski resort in Utah around 1967; he held various jobs there, including equipment foreman, slope groomer, and assistant general manager. Located in the Wasatch range outside of Salt Lake City, Alta is one of the oldest ski areas in the United States. In 1935, the United States Forest Service commissioned Norwegian skier Alf Engen to evaluate the former mining town of Alta for its recreation potential. Engen recommended it as a good spot for a ski area, and in 1937, a group of Salt Lake City businessmen, led by lawyer Joe Quinney, formed the Utah Winter Sports Association to develop Alta, which opened for visitors in 1939. In 1996, the resort implemented snowmaking machines. In the 21st century, Alta worked to modernize its lifts and facilities. 2001, Alta and nearby Snowbird partnered to offer access to both resorts.
Content Description
Russ Harmer digital photograph collection contains 25 digital only images of Harmer as a child and with his family and of Alta Ski Area in Utah.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Russ Harmer digital photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Russ Harmer digital photograph collection, P1376, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1376.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: MachineryContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Personal, ski, AltaContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Skis and skiing--Utah--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Alta (Utah)--photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- digital images
