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Gordon and Peg Alcott papers, 1938-1996
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alcott, Gordon
- Title
- Gordon and Peg Alcott papers
- Dates
- 1938-1996 (inclusive)19381996
- Quantity
- 1 box, (0.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 1134
- Summary
- The Gordon and Peg Alcott papers (1938-1996) consist of materials documenting the Alta ski patrol acttivities of Gordon and Peg Alcott. Included are notes, ski patrol manuals, avalanche rescue manuals, clippings concerning ski patrol activities, and a scrapbook of promotional materials about the Alta ski resort (1971-1972). Also included is a brochure from the 1936 Winter Olympics in Germany. Gordon Alcott was an original member of the ski patrol at the Alta Ski Resort. Peg Alcott also served on the Alta ski patrol.
- 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 NoteReturn to Top
In 1945, Fred Speyer, general manager of Alta Ski Resort, gathered four men together and asked them to form a "weekend ski patrol" for the Alta Ski Resort. This was the first ski patrol until in the intermountain area. One of these men was Gordon Alcott. Alcott pursued his National Ski Patrol training and was awarded his National Ski Patrol certification on November 5, 1948. By 1972 there were twelve full-time ski patrollers and 26 part time ski patrollers at Alta, including Peg Alcott.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Gordon and Peg Alcott papers (1938, 1940s-1989, and 1996) focuses on the development of the Alta Ski Patrol since 1945. The documents consist of some of Gordon Alcott's personal notes, early text and reference books, his National Ski Patrol certificate, an Alta ski patrolman's parka designation, news clippings, a scrapbook of Alta promotional information from 1971-1972 ski season, a National Ski Patrol Emergency Care Workbook, and a Ski Patrol manual and avalanche rescue material from the 1987-1988 ski season. In addition, the collection holds Ski Patrol certificates and various registration cards regarding Peg Barnes Alcott's Ski Patrol activities. The collection also holds a brochure for the IVth Olympic Winter Games held in 1936 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, as well as general Ski Patrol-related items.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of Gordon and Peg Alcott in 1990 and 1996.
Processing Note
Processed by Jane Chesley in 1996.
Addendum processed by Mark Jensen in 1998.
Separated Materials
Photographs (P0403) and one videocassette tape (A0397) transferred to the Multimedia Section of the Manuscripts Division.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Utah Ski Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Personal notes
This folder contains the personal notes of Gordon Alcott from an early ski patrolmen's meeting. They contain information on National Ski Patrol memos and tips on giving ski lessons.
|
1940s |
| 1 | 2 |
The American Red Cross First Aid Text-Book and Ski Safety and First Aid
Reference and text books used by the Alcotts to qualify for certification with the National Ski Patrol Association.
|
1938, 1940 |
| 1 | 3 | Edward F. Taylor, Ski Patrol Manual of the National Ski Patrol System of America; Journal of the American Medical Association, "Standards for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC)" | 1951, 1974 |
| 1 | 4 | Gordon Alcott's National Ski Patrol certificates and Alta Ski Patrol Parka Designation | 1948, 1975 |
| 1 | 5 | Alta Ski Patrol news clippings | 1948-1972 |
| 1 | 6-8 | Alta promotional information
These folders contain a collection of press releases, news clippings, periodical covers, and magazine articles featuring Alta Ski Resort and its employees.
|
1971-1972 |
| 1 | 9-16 | National Ski Patrol's Winter Emergency Care Annotated Workbook | 1988 |
| 1 | 17-19 | Alta Ski Patrol guidebook | 1987-1988 |
| 1 | 20 | Alta Ski Lifts Avalanche Alerting and Rescue Plan | 1986-1987 |
| 1 | 21 | Peg Alcott's Ski Patrol certificates | 1966-1979 |
| 1 | 22 | Peg Alcott's Ski Patrol registration and first aid certification cards | 1961-1979 |
| 1 | 23 | Fouth Olympic Winter Games (Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) brochure | 1936 |
| 1 | 24 | General ski patrol materials
This folder contains a ski patrol decal and a postcard.
|
1965, 1996 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ski patrollers--Utah
- Skis and skiing--Utah--History--Sources
Personal Names
- Alcott, Gordon--Archives
- Alcott, Peg--Archives
Corporate Names
- Winter Olympic Games (4th: 1936: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany)
Geographical Names
- Alta, Utah--History
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Clippings
- Manuals
- Pamphlets
- Scrapbooks
Finding aid created by Jane Chesley
1996 (last modified: 1998 and 2019)
