North American Snowsports Journalists Association records, 1971-2020
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- North American Snowsports Journalists' Association
- Title
- North American Snowsports Journalists Association records
- Dates
- 1971-2020 (inclusive)19712020
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 038
- Summary
- Membership directories, meeting planning documents, meeting minutes, and other materials produced by the North American Snowsports Journalists Association.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections and Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The North American Snowsports Journalists Association (NASJA) is a professional organization representing writers, photographers, broadcasters, podcasters, and communications professionals who cover skiing, snowboarding, Nordic sports, and winter mountain culture throughout North America. Founded in 1963 as the United States Ski Writers Association, the organization emerged as ski journalism expanded alongside the growth of ski resorts and competitive winter sports. In 1990, the organization adopted the name North American Snowsports Journalists Association to reflect its broader geographic reach and the expanding scope of winter sports media, including snowboarding and digital storytelling. Over the decades, NASJA has promoted snowsports journalism through annual meetings, professional networking, and awards recognizing outstanding writing, photography, broadcasting, and industry communications.
Source: NASJA website
Content Description
These materials, produced by the North American Snowsports Journalists' Association, include membership directories and industry source books, newsletters, meeting minutes and meeting planning documents, legal and financial documents, and correspondence. The majority of these materials were gathered by Peter Hines, Al and Julia Rosenblatt, and Jeff Blumenfeld. Also represented are documents produced by the Eastern Ski Writers Association (ESWA), which functioned as a regional chapter of NASJA until 2017.
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 North American Snowsports Journalists Association records must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: North American Snowsports Journalists Association records USU_ORA 038. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 038, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
These materials are grouped in 3 series: general office files, membership directories, and newsletters. Within the series, files are arranged chronologically.
Related Materials
Jeff Blumenfeld papers, ORA 032
Acquisition Information
These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2025 by NASJA. Additional materials were from a donation by Jeff Blumenfeld in 2026.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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General office files
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Description: General correspondenceDates: 1971-1972Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Meeting records, correspondence, announcementsDates: 1979-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Annual meeting records, brochuresDates: 1985-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Assorted meeting recordsDates: 2012-2014Container: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Membership applicationsDates: 2013Container: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: TD Bank financial documentsDates: 2013-2015Container: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: ESWA board meeting at Bethel Inn, MaineDates: 2013 DecemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: ESWA board meeting at Mount Sunapee, New HampshireDates: 2014 FebruaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: NASJA meeting in Killington, VermontDates: 2014 MarchContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Amendment to Articles of IncorporationDates: 2014Container: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: NASJA East meeting in Boston, MassachusettsDates: 2014 NovemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: NASJA East meeting at Loon Mountain, New HampshireDates: 2015 JanuaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Membership dues recordsDates: 2015Container: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: NASJA East meeting in Quebec, CanadaDates: 2015 FebruaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 11-12
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Description: NASJA meeting at Gunstock, New HampshireDates: 2015 MarchContainer: Box 2, Folder 13
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Description: NASJA East board meeting at Mount Snow, VermontDates: 2015 AprilContainer: Box 2, Folder 14
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Description: NASJA East meeting in Boston, MassachusettsDates: 2015 NovemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 15
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Description: NASJA East board meeting at Pats Peak, New HampshireDates: 2016 JanuaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 16
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Description: NASJA East board meeting in Camden, MaineDates: 2016 FebruaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 17
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Description: NASJA East board meeting in Boston, MassachusettsDates: 2016 NovemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 18
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Description: NASJA East board meeting at Mount Washington, New HampshireDates: 2017 JanuaryContainer: Box 2, Folder 19
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Description: Documents related to the dissolution of NASJA EastDates: 2017-2018Container: Box 2, Folder 20
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Description: Materials from Jeff Blumenfeld
Includes meeting notes, announcements, news clippings, award event agenda, amended and restated By-Laws and Constitution
Dates: 1993, 2016-2020Container: Box 2, Folder 21
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Membership Directories and Industry Source books
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Description: US Ski Writers AssociationDates: 1978-1979Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: Eastern Ski Writers Association
Does not include 1980/1981 and 1981/1982 directories
Dates: 1978-1985Container: Box 3, Folder 2 -
Description: Eastern Ski Writers Association
Does not include 2001/2002 directory
Dates: 1998-2008Container: Box 3, Folder 3 -
Description: Eastern Ski Writers AssociationDates: 2011-2013Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: North American Snowsports Journalists' Association
Does not include 2003/2004 directory
Dates: 1999-2004Container: Box 3, Folder 5 -
Description: North American Snowsports Journalists' Association
Does not include 2006/2007 directory
Dates: 2004-2009Container: Box 3, Folder 6 -
Description: North American Snowsports Journalists' AssociationDates: 2010-2014Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Newsletters
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Description: Notebook (Eastern Ski Writers Association)Dates: 1979-1986Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Boilerplate (US Ski Writers Association)Dates: 1982-1985Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Subject Terms
- Outdoor recreation industry.
- Sports and Recreation
