Hjalmar Hvam scrapbooks

Collection

Identifier: Mss2770

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes scrapbooks, 5 volumes, circa 1929-1987, with photographs, clippings, correspondence and ephemera regarding Hjalmar Hvam's career as a competitive and Olympic skier.

Dates

circa 1929-1987

Creator

Hvam, Hjalmar, 1902-1996 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Hjalmar Hvam (1902-1996) was a champion skier and inventor of the first safety ski binding. He operated a skiing equipment store in Portland, Oregon.

Extent

.59 Cubic Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Hjalmar Hvam (1902-1996) was a champion skier and inventor of the first safety ski binding. Collection includes scrapbooks with photographs, clippings, correspondence and ephemera regarding Hvam's skiing career.