W. Jacques Parker Papers

Collection

Identifier: M456

Staff Only

Abstract

Jacques Parker (d. 2019) was a ski illustrator and veteran of the United States 10th Mountain Division. This collection contains artist and climbing tools, biographical clippings, and other materials from his enlistment. Collection also contains several peices of artwork, in pencil, ink, and watercolor; and contains several drafts and final published works for magazines.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1943-2018

Creator

Parker, W. Jacques (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Jacques Parker (d. 2019) was a ski illustrator and veteran of the United States 10th Mountain Division. He was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco and grew up skiing in Europe and the Eastern United States. During his enlistment, he participated in several key entanglements of World War II and suffered combat wounds which impacted his ability to ski. As a graphic artist, he became the art director of Ski Illustrated, the forerunner of Ski Magazine.