UUM_Accn1134 Inventory of the Gordon and Peg Alcott papers, 1938-1996 Alcott (Gordon and Peg) papers Finding aid created by Jane Chesley Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
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© 1996 (last modified: 1998 and 2019) Encoded in Adobe Dreamweaver by Betsey Welland 2014 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition) 1998 Finding aid revised by Mark Jensen University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
Special Collections 295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
ACCN 1134 Alcott, Gordon Gordon and Peg Alcott papers 1938-1996 1 box 0.5 linear feet 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. Collection materials are in English. Biographical Note

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.

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.

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Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Gift of Gordon and Peg Alcott in 1990 and 1996.

Processed by Jane Chesley in 1996.

Addendum processed by Mark Jensen in 1998.

Photographs (P0403) and one videocassette tape (A0397) transferred to the Multimedia Section of the Manuscripts Division.

Forms part of the Utah Ski Archives.

 Alcott, Gordon--Archives Alcott, Peg--Archives Winter Olympic Games (4th: 1936: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) Alta, Utah--History Skis and skiing--Utah--History--Sources Ski patrollers--Utah Sports and Recreation Scrapbooks Manuals Articles Clippings Pamphlets 1 1 Personal notes 1940s

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.

 1 2 The American Red Cross First Aid Text-Book and Ski Safety and First Aid 1938 1940

Reference and text books used by the Alcotts to qualify for certification with the National Ski Patrol Association.

 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 1971-1972

These folders contain a collection of press releases, news clippings, periodical covers, and magazine articles featuring Alta Ski Resort and its employees.

 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 1965 1996

This folder contains a ski patrol decal and a postcard.