"Sondre Nordheim: Forgotten Man of Skiing" by Roger H. Olson
Item — Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Short typed biographical article on Sondre Norheim, the father of modern skiing, who emigrated from Morgedal, Norway to Denbigh, N.D. in McHenry County. Includes mention of early skiers, Torjus and Mikkel Hemmestvidt, competing with Norheim in Norway, Norheim's development of a skiing style and technique still used today, and of the ski bindings developed by Norheim.
Dates
- Majority of material found within [198-]
Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Institute.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Items (1 item (7 leaves).)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Olson, Roger H. (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Institute for Regional Studies Repository
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