Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson photograph collection, 1970-1989
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Overview of the Collection
- Com
- Jacobson, Karl
- Title
- Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson photograph collection
- Dates
- 1970-1989 (inclusive)19701989
- Quantity
- 9 items, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- P1390
- Summary
- Karl "Jake" Jacobson was a professional ski racer and gelande jumper. This collection contains images of Jacobson' career, particularly his participation in Alta Gelande competitions, dating from approximately the 1970s through 1980s.
- 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
Karl "Jake" Jacobson grew up skiing, ski racing, and gelande jumping at Solitude Ski Area from 1965-1974. In 1969, Solitude held their first Gelande competition, which Jacobson, his mother and stepfather, and siblings and stepsiblings all participated in, either by organizing or competing. Jacobson attended the University of Utah where he was a member of the Ski Team. Jacobson raced professionally, and was a professional Gelande jumper. In 1989, Jacobson won the National Gelande Championships held at Alta. In 1980, Jacobson began working as a member of the Jans Alpine Ski Testing Team for Jans Mountain Outfitters.
Content Description
The Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson photograph collection consists of 2 boxes containing 9 color photographs dating from approximately the 1970s through the 1980s. Box 1 contains 7 color photographs of Jacobson and a group of young ski competitors at Alta, Utah. Box 2 contains oversized color photographs of Jacobson competing in the Grand Targhee Gelande in 1980.
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 Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Acquisition Information
Donated by Karl and Vicki Jacobson in 2011.
Processing Note
Processed by Special Collections staff.
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Separated Materials
See also the Karl and Vicki Jacobson audiovisual collection (A0092) in the Audiovisual Division and Karl and Vicki Beck Jacobson papers (ACCN 2762) 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: Alta GelandeContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Alta GelandeContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: Grand Targhee Gelande 1980Container: Box 2, Folder 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Freeskiing--Utah--Photographs
- Ski jumpers--Utah--Photographs
- Ski jumping--Utah--Photographs
- Skis and skiing--Utah--Photographs
Personal Names
- Jacobson, Karl--Photographs
Corporate Names
- Alta Ski Area (Utah)--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- color photographs
