Alf Engen papers 1915-1972

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Alf Engen papers 1915-1972

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The Alf Engen papers (1915-1972) contain photocopied news clippings and mementos gathered by Alf Engen's mother concerning Engen's international Nordic and Alpine skiing careers. Alf Engen was a United States, Olympic, and world champion ski jumper who served as a consultant to the U.S. Army ski forces during World War II. He founded the Alf Engen Ski School at Alta, Utah.

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J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division

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Engen, Alf, 1909-1997

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Alf Engen (1909-1997) was born in Mjondallen, Norway, the oldest of three boys. Engen's father died when he was only nine years old, but he had already implemented the joy of skiing into the hearts of his sons, Alf, Sverre and Corey (Kaare). The boys learned to ski jump at a young age and became well known for thier Nordic ability in their homeland. In 1929 Engen immigrated to the United States with his younger brother, Sverre. They Initialy settled in Chicago where they...

Engen, Corey

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Engen, Sverre

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