Robert L. Autry photograph collection, 1970s
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Autry, Robert L.
- Title
- Robert L. Autry photograph collection
- Dates
- 1970s (inclusive)19701979
1968-1969 (inclusive) - Quantity
- .2 linear feet, (1 archives box) : 13 slides, 42 digital files
- Collection Number
- P0998
- Summary
- The Robert "Bob" Autry photograph collection contains images of the ParkWest ski resort, now known as Canyons Resort, from its opening in 1968 through the 1970s. The images depict skiers skiing on the mountain, a ski class with Bob Autry, construction on the resort, aerial views of the Snyderville area, and Bob Autry with his son. This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.
- 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
Content Description
The Robert L. Autry photograph collection consists of 2 folders: Folder 1 contains 13 color slides taken at ParkWest during the 1970s. Folder 2 contains 42 digtial files 1968-1969, these original images were loaned to the library and were scanned and then returned to the donor. Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library no longer has the original images.
Historical Note
Robert Lee "Bob" Autry (1931-2014) graduated in 1959 from the University of Nevada with a BS in Physical Education. Autry was the Ski School Director and Assistant Vice President at Park City West, as well as a teacher at Alta Ski resort and China Peak. He worked as the Director of the Video Department at Mammoth Ski Resort, producing ski videos for EPSN, the National Ski Patrol Association, and the U.S. Ski Team. He helped design and build ski resorts such as Park City West, China Peak, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Autry coached the Mammoth Ski Team alongside founder Dave McCoy.
Source: https://www.tooeleonline.com/articles/obits/robert-autry/
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Processing Note
Processed by Special COllections Staff in 2006.
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Related Materials
Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives (S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives).
Acquisition Information
Donated by Dave Amidon in December 2002. Digital images recieved in October 2007 and October 2008 from Bob Autry.
Separated Materials
See also the Robert L. Autry papers (ACCN 1943) in the Manuscript division of Special Collections.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: ParkWest
- P0998n01_01_001 : Skiers skiing downhill
- P0998n01_01_002--003 : Skiers skiing downhill, chairlift overhead
- P0998n01_01_004 : Skiers outside of ParkWest Lodge
- P0998n01_01_005--010 : Skiers skiing downhill, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_01_011 : Skiers outside of ParkWest Lodge
- P0998n01_01_012--013 : Skier skiing downhill, possibly Bob Autry
Dates: 1970sContainer: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: ParkWest, digital only
The first 9 images were sent sent to the library digitally (emailed, on CD, flash drive, hard drive). Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed in the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library did not create the scan and does not have the original images.
For items 10-42, the original images were loaned to the library and were scanned and then returned to the donor. Proof sheets with thumbnails of the images have been printed and placed the folder for research purposes. The image files can be requested, but the library no longer has the original images.
- P0998n01_02_001 : Skiers outside of ParkWest Lodge
- P0998n01_02_002 : The Day Lodge, skiers outside of ParkWest Lodge
- P0998n01_02_003 : Cars parked near the ParkWest ski lodge
- P0998n01_02_004 : Bob Autry (right) and his son (baby), posing with the "Ski School" sign
- P0998n01_02_005 : Snyderville area near ParkWest resort
- P0998n01_02_006 : Bob Autry holding his son, posing with unidentified skiers
- P0998n01_02_007 : Bob Autry standing with his son in the snow, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_008 : Bob Autry jumping in skis
- P0998n01_02_009 : Bob Autry holding his son, in the snow, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_010 : Dave McCoy (left) and Bob Autry (right) looking down a ski hill
- P0998n01_02_011 : Snyderville area in early summer; hills and farmland in distance
- P0998n01_02_012 : Construction on ParkWest resort, Snyderville area; large pipes, machinery, and a truck
- P0998n01_02_013 : Aerial view of mountains in Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_014 : Dogs in snow, on mountain with a ski class, Snyderville area; two skiers resting in background
- P0998n01_02_015 : Skiers on mountain for a ski class, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_016 : Ski instructor speaking to students in a ski class, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_017 : Ski instructor and class taking a break on the mountain, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_018 : Students in ski class taking a break and eating apples on the mountain, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_019 : Member of the East West Race Club speaking with Bob Autry
- P0998n01_02_020 : Skiers on the mountain, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_021 : Snyderville area in early summer; hills and farmland in distance (duplicate of P0998n01_02_011)
- P0998n01_02_022 : Skier going downhill, Syderville area
- P0998n01_02_023 : Member of the East West Race Club speaking with Bob Autry
- P0998n01_02_024 : Skier going downhill, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_025 : Skiers posing for a photo in the snow
- P0998n01_02_026 : Skiers going downhill, Snyderville area (duplicate of P0998n01_01_009)
- P0998n01_02_027 : Skiers going downhill, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_028--031 : Ski racer for Park City West, skiing downhill
- P0998n01_02_032 : Bulldozer leveling ground, Snyderville area
- P0998n01_02_033--035 : Negative images of slalom skier navigating gates on the hill
- P0998n01_02_036--037 : Snyderville area in the summer
- P0998n01_02_038 : Skiers riding a chairlift
- P0998n01_02_039--040 : Snowcat grooming snow
- P0998n01_02_041--042 : View of snowcovered mountains, Snyderville area
Dates: 1968-1969Container: Box 1, Folder 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ski resorts--Utah--Park City--Photographs
- Skiers--Utah--Park City--Photographs
- Skis and skiing--Utah--Park City--Photographs
Geographical Names
- Park City (Utah)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- Color slides
- Photographs
