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Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records, 1971-2014
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort (Utah)
- Title
- Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records
- Dates
- 1971-2014 (inclusive)19712014
- Quantity
- 6 Linear Feet, (6 Boxes and 1 Map Case Folder)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 3025
- Summary
- The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records (1971-2014) consist of promotional and research materials related to the establishment of the resort along with yearly events. The main component of the collection consist of numerous menus from the multiple restaurants located at the resort along with information regarding the resort's private club.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Planning for the ski area that was to become known as Snowbird began operation in 1967. By 1971, developers Ted Johnson and Richard Bass had completed enough to open in December of that year. When it opened, Snowbird consisted of one lodge and three restaurants. Ski runs were reached by the Snowbird Tram, which still takes skiers to the top of 11,000 foot Hidden Peak, and three chairlifts, the Wilbere, Gad I and Gad II, named for Gad Valley. The resort employed 290 people. Since then a number of new lifts have been added, as well as many more condominium lodges, restaurants, and other amenities. From the earliest days, Snowbird was planned to be a summer resort as well, offering tennis courts, hiking and mountain biking, the annual Oktoberfest, the Snowbird Institute, and many other features. The development of the resort has not been without controversy, however; from its initial opening to the present, environmental groups such as Save Our Canyons have protested plans to expand the resort. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2002.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort records (1971-2014) consist of promotional and research materials related to the establishment of the resort along with yearly events. The main component of the collection consist of numerous menus from the multiple restaurants located at the resort along with information regarding the resort's private club.
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
Arrangement
This collection was arranged into the following series: I. Administrative materials; II. Restaurants and club materials; III. Oversize materials.
Acquisition Information
Boxes 1-6 donated by David Fields in 2014-2017.
Map folder purchased from Tschanz Rare Books in 2018.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2022.
Separated Materials
Photographs and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives which is part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
I: Administrative materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | 20th anniversary |
1991 |
| 1 | 2 | Architectural drawings [photocopies] This folder contains drawings of the base building and service level office layout.
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| 1 | 3 | Brochures |
1971; 1981; 1991 |
| 1 | 4 | Conference sales materials |
1971; 1976 |
| 1 | 5 | "A Descriptive Study of the Younger Seasonal Resort Worker," Claudette De Cory Blaes |
1974 |
| 1 | 6 | Employee handbook Corky Fowler is featured on the front cover.
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1980 |
| 1 | 7 | Fact sheet |
1978 |
| 1 | 8 | History and progress report of Snowbird, 1964-1968 |
1968 |
| 1 | 9 | The Image of the Salt Lake Valley Vol. I: Nonresident and Resident Analysis |
1978 |
| 1 | 10 | Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame (ISHF) 2009 induction ceremonies program |
2009 |
| 1 | 11 | News clippings |
1972-1991 |
| 1 | 12 | Press kits and marketing materials |
1971-1981 |
| 1 | 13 | Salt Lake Market |
1983 |
| 1 | 14 | Season tram report |
1972 |
| 1 | 15 | "Snowbird," Morten Lund |
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| 1 | 16 | Snowfall statistics, 1945-1992 |
1992 |
II: Restaurants and club materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | The Aerie Restaurant menus and marketing materials |
1988-1991 |
| 2 | 2 | The Aerie Restaurant Halloween masquerade ball |
1989-1990; 2006; 2008 |
| 2 | 3 | Apre ski promotions |
1999-2011 |
| 2 | 4 | Articles of incorporation and bylaws of The Club |
1980 |
| 2 | 5 | The Artium Restaurant menus |
1988 |
| 2 | 6 | Banquet menus |
1988 |
| 2 | 7 | Christmas menus |
1989-2012 |
| 2 | 8 | The Cliff Lodge restaurants and marketing materials |
1974-1990 |
| 3 | 1-2 | The Club at Snowbird menus and marketing materials |
1987-1992 |
| 3 | 3 | Easter brunch menus |
1994-2014 |
| 3 | 4 | Father's Day resturant menus |
1989-2013 |
| 3 | 5 | The Forklift restaurant menu |
1971 |
| 3 | 6 | The Lodge Club menus |
19862; 2002 |
| 3 | 7 | The Mexican Keyhole menus and marketing materials |
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| 4 | 1 | Mother's Day brunch menus |
1990-2004 |
| 4 | 2 | New Year's Eve menus |
1989-2013 |
| 4 | 3 | Private club documents and procedures |
1982-1995 |
| 4 | 4 | Restaurant promotions |
1975-1990 |
| 4 | 5 | Restaurant seating capacity |
1992 |
| 4 | 6 | Special menus by Chef Fred Henion |
1994-1998 |
| 4 | 7 | Steak Pit menus |
1972; circa 1990s |
| 4 | 8 | Sunday brunch menus |
1989-2004 |
| 4 | 9 | Superbowl Sunday event |
1992 |
| 4 | 10 | Thanksgiving menus |
1988-2013 |
| 4 | 11 | Valentine's Day menus |
1987-2014 |
III: Oversize materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 5 | Promotional materials
This box contains the following items:
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| 6 | Restaurants menus and marketing materials |
1989-1996 |
| map-folder | ||
| 1 | Snowbird, from the original watercolors by Cecile Johnson
Portfolio [40 cm x 50 cm] containing four loose color prints. Paper portfolio's cover is printed with the familiar blue and green wings. The bottom flap of the portfolio contains a biographical sketch of the artist.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Outdoor recreation -- Utah -- Snowbird
- Restaurants--Utah--Snowbird
- Skis and skiing -- Utah
- Skis and skiing -- Utah -- Snowbird
Corporate Names
- Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort (Utah)
Geographical Names
- Snowbird (Utah)
