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Herm Hoops papers, 2009-2018
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hoops, Herm
- Title
- Herm Hoops papers
- Dates
- 2009-2018 (inclusive)20092018
- Quantity
- 22 linear feet, (14 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2673
- Summary
- The Herm Hoops papers (2009-2018) consists of writings and a compilation of scanned historical documents as supplemental materials to Hoops writings entitled The History of Rubber Boats and How They Saved Rivers and The Dream Builders - Supplement. Included is information regarding rubber fabricators for inflatable boats such as B.F. Goodrich, Rubber Crafters, DIB, NRS, and others. Additionally contained are detailed writings documenting the historical manufacturing of rubber rafts, a small model raft, and two whitewater rafting banners.
- 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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Herm Hoops papers consists of writings and a compilation of scanned historical documents as supplemental materials to Hoops writings entitled The History of Rubber Boats and How They Saved Rivers and The Dream Builders - Supplement. Included is information regarding rubber fabricators for inflatable boats such as B.F. Goodrich, Rubber Crafters and DIB. Corresponding CDs with digital material are also included with writings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Herm Hoops in 2012, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2014.
Addendum processed by Esabelle Khaosanga in 2017.
Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2019.
Separated Materials
Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P1786).
Related Materials
Forms part of the River Running Archives, part of the S.J. Quinney Outdoor Recreation Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | The History of Rubber Boats and How They Saved Rivers | 2009 |
| 1 | 3 | The Dream Builders - Supplement | 2011 |
| 2 |
History of Inflatables, Ron Smith's River Canoe and Callegari Inflatables
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2013-2015 | |
| 3 |
Maravia and Hocombe Industries
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2015 | |
| 4 |
Domar Canyon and Wing Inflatables
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2013 | |
| 5 |
Rubber Fabricators and Dream Builders
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2011 | |
| 6 |
Udisco: Sporting Goods Importers and Distributors, Sunrunners and Hyside Inflatables
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2015 | |
| 7 |
Leyland Inflatables and Zodiac Group
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2014-2015 | |
| 8 |
Campways and Ricken and Unassigned CDs
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2014-2015 | |
| 9 | Model Rafts and Banners | ||
| 10 |
Achilles Inflatables: Kohkoku Chemical Industry and Achilles Corporation
Please note there is a CD contained in this box that accompany writings. The CD includes digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2017 | |
| 11 |
Rocky Mountain Rafts and Sea Eagle: Inflatable Boats and Kayaks
Please note that there are CDs contained in this box that accompany writings. CDs include digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2016 | |
| 12 |
Zebec
Please note there is a CD contained in this box that accompany writings. The CD includes digitized manuscript and multimedia.
|
2016 | |
| Folder | |||
| 13 | 1 | "Rapids of the Lower Niagara Gorge and Terry Collier" | 2017 |
| 13 | 2 | "Glade (Hardtack Ross)" | 2017 |
| 13 | 3 | "Kenny: Memories of a River Legend and Wild Rivers Expeditions"
Materials regarding Kenneth Ross.
|
|
| 13 | 4 | "Ron Smith" | 2017 |
| 13 | 5 | NRS: Northwest River Supplies, Inc. | 2018 |
| 14 | History of AIRE inflatable boats | 2017 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Boating industry--Sources
- Inflatable boats
- Outdoor recreation industry--Sources
- Rafting (Sports)--History--Sources
- Rafts
- Rubber goods
- Rubber industry and trade--Sources
Personal Names
- Hoops, Herm--Archives
Corporate Names
- B.F. Goodrich Company
Form or Genre Terms
- CD-ROMs
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Models (representations)
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland and Esabelle Khaosanga.
2014 (last modified: 2017 and 2019)
