Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection, 1973
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Ferguson, Edward B., 1947-
- Title
- Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection
- Dates
- 1973 (inclusive)19731973
- Quantity
- 1 item
- Collection Number
- P1386
- Summary
- Edward "Fast Eddie" Ferguson was a competetive skier and ski teacher known for his freestyle technique.
- 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 Note
Edward B. Ferguson was born in 1947 to Barbara and Earl Ferguson. He began skiing at the age of six, and was teaching skiing at Bogus Basin, Idaho by 1962. He attended Boise State University from 1968 to 1971. Known as "Fast Eddie," Ferguson had a career in competitive skiing and was particularly known for his . Between 1972 and 1979, Ferguson created "Airborne Eddie's" Freestyle Ski Camps, where he taught "Freedom with Responsibility," a philosophy that emphasized safety, to over 4,000 freestyle skiers. Ferguson was a board member of the International Freestyle Skier's Association, where he contributed to policy. After retiring from skiing, Ferguson moved to Angel Fire, New Mexico, and then to Chelan, Washington, where he operates a realty company.
Content Description
The Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection contains 1 color photograph separated from scrapbook #1 in Accn 1903 from the Manuscripts division. The photograph is of Eddie Ferguson wearing medals and receiving the Skiing Magazine Hot Dogger trophy in 1973.
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 Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Edward B. Ferguson photograph collection, P1386, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P1386.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Edward B. Ferguson in 2001.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Separated Materials
See also the Edward B. Ferguson scrapbooks (ACCN 1903) in the Manuscripts Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
This collection forms part of the Utah Ski Archive, which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archive.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Eddie Ferguson with AwardsContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Skis and skiing--Photographs
Personal Names
- Ferguson, Edward B., 1947-
Form or Genre Terms
- color prints (photographs)
