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Doug McLaren papers, 2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McLaren, Doug
- Title
- Doug McLaren papers
- Dates
- 2004 (inclusive)20042004
- Quantity
- 1 folder, (0.25 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2397
- Summary
- The Doug McLaren papers (2004) consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet titled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs." McLaren had worked as a park ranger for the Grand Teton National Park from 1952-2004.
- 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
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
During World War II, Doug McLaren served with the 10th Mountain Division stationed in Italy and later worked as an instructor of civilian survival for the Strategic Air Command, where he taught climbing and ground survival skills to air crew.
McLaren took his first permanent National Park Service position in 1952 as a climbing ranger at Grand Teton and worked in several ranger positions until his final post as north district ranger. For 15 years, McLaren was in charge of rescue operations for the Jenny Lake Subdistrict at Grand Teton. He established a mountaineering register system and co-authored "Mountain Search and Rescue Operations," a guide for search and rescue techniques that was implemented servicewide in many national parks.
(This biographical note was taken from the press release located in folder 1. For further biographical information regarding McLaren, please refer to this press release.)
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Doug McLaren papers consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet titled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs" and a photocopy of a photograph.
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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- McLaren, Doug--Archives
Geographical Names
- Grand Teton National Park (Wyo.)
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland
2014 (last modified: 2018)
