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Laura Miera papers, 1975-2017
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Miera, Laura
- Title
- Laura Miera papers
- Dates
- 1975-2017 (inclusive)19752017
- Quantity
- 4.5 linear feet, (11 boxes: 4 half letter boxes 2 quarter letter boxes 3 half legal boxes 1 quarter legal box 1 oversized box )
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 018
- Summary
- The Laura Miera Papers contain records from 1975 to 2017 pertaining to the early history and production of the outdoor company Marmot. Laura served as Marmot's Vice President of Technical Product Development from 2007 until her retirement in 2016.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Laura Miera Papers contain records from 1975 to 2017 pertaining to the early history and production of the outdoor company Marmot. The collection contains documents and photographs from Marmot's early years, as well as copies of Marmot's product catalogs from 1975 through 2006. The collection also contains hand-drawn designs and handwritten documents which detail the design process for a range of Marmot products. These sketches and documents provide insight into Marmot's production process before it was computerized.
Laura Miera annotated the collection with sticky notes which provide additional information about many documents, pictures, and designs. These sticky notes were photocopied and are now paired with the materials they describe within the collection.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Marmot, originally named Marmot Mountain Works, was founded in Colorado in 1974. Founders Eric Reynolds, Dave Huntley, and Tom Boyce used their mountaineering experience to identify issues with the outdoor products available at the time, and, in 1971, began designing gear for themselves and a small group of friends in California. In 1974, the climbers-turned-gear-makers moved their operations to Grand Junction, Colorado, where they opened their first manufacturing plant and store. Marmot began to gain prominence in 1976 due to their use of a Gore-Tex, which was a new fabric at the time. Now owned by Newell Brands, they have remained well-known in the outdoor industry for their camping, climbing, and skiing clothing and gear.
Laura Miera began her work at Marmot as a seamstress in 1983. In 2007, she was appointed Vice President of Technical Product Development, where she remained until her retirement in 2016.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Laura Miera Papers must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Laura Miera Papers USU_ORA 018. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 018, USUSCA.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into 6 series: Marmot Early History, Marmot University, Production, Marmot Catalog Collection, Photographs, and Oversized Materials.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Marmot Early HistoryReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 01 | Magazine or Newspaper Layouts |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 02 | Old Layout Pictures |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 03 | Gore-Tex Down Defense
He wants all the meat.
|
1976-1977 |
| 1 | 04 | Various Marketing Advertisements, Layouts, and Photos |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 05 | Old Letters to Warranty |
1975-1980 |
| 1 | 06 | Old Letters to Warranty |
1982-2013 |
| 1 | 07 | Special Mailer |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 08 | Marmot Mountain Works Products |
1975-1985 |
| 1 | 09 | The "Coffee Cup" Test |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 10 | Drawings |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 11 | Eiger Sanction Movie |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 12 | Pictures of Workers |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 13 | Personalized Labels |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 14 | MountainSense |
1976-1977 |
| 1 | 15 | Original Marmot Building |
1975-2017 |
| 1 | 16 | Marmot History Files: 1979 -- 5 years |
1979-1983 |
| 1 | 17 | Marmot History Files: 1983 |
1983-1984 |
| 1 | 18 | Marmot History Files: 1984 -- 10 years |
1984 |
| 1 | 19 | Marmot History Files: 1985 |
1985-1988 |
| 1 | 20 | Marmot History Files: 1988 |
1988-1989 |
| 1 | 21 | Marmot History Files: Spear, Leeds, and Kellogg -- 1989 |
1989-1991 |
| 1 | 22 | Marmot History Files: 1990 -- Santa Rosa |
1990 |
| 1 | 23 | Marmot History Files: 1990 -- Odyssey |
1990 |
| 1 | 24 | Marmot History Files: 1991 -- History |
1991 |
| 1 | 25 | Marmot History Files: 1992 History |
1992-1993 |
| 1 | 26 | Marmot History Files: Employee Buyout -- 1993 |
1993 |
| 2 | 01 | Marmot History Files: Firsts -- 1995 |
1994-2004 |
| 2 | 02 | Various Articles |
1975-2013 |
Marmot UniversityReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 01 | Science of Construction |
2010 |
| 3 | 02 | Teaching and Class: Development |
1990-2010 |
| 3 | 03 | Teaching and Class: Testing Types |
2005 |
| 3 | 04 | Teaching and Class: Waterproof |
2010 |
| 3 | 05 | Teaching and Class: Insulated |
2010 |
| 3 | 06 | Teaching and Class: Softshells |
2010 |
| 3 | 07 | Teaching and Class: Technology Manual 2010 |
2010 |
| 3 | 08 | Marmot University Book |
2010 |
ProductionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 01 | Product Designs |
1975-2017 |
| 4 | 02 | Product Designs |
1975-1989 |
| 4 | 03 | Product Engineering: Fall 2015 Line Softgoods |
2015 |
| 4 | 04 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Shells |
2015 |
| 4 | 05 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Insulated |
2015 |
| 4 | 06 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Snow |
2015 |
| 4 | 07 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Softs |
2015 |
| 4 | 08 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Fleece |
2015 |
| 4 | 09 | Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Wind |
2015 |
| 4 | 10 | Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Woven |
2015 |
| 4 | 11 | Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Knit Tops |
2015 |
| 4 | 12 | Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Bottoms |
2015 |
| 4 | 13 | Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Dress, Skirts |
2015 |
| 4 | 14 | Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Kids |
2015 |
| 4 | 15 | 1310 8000 m. Parka |
1989 |
| 4 | 16 | 2100-02 Grouse Nylon |
1989-1991 |
| 4 | 17 | 2310/2312 Gopher |
1989-1991 |
| 4 | 18 | 2302 Pocket Gopher |
1986-1990 |
| 4 | 19 | 2262/2272 Rhea |
1990 |
| 4 | 20 | 2001/2011 CBS15/CBS25 Filled Muff |
1990-1993 |
| 4 | 21 | 2001 Filled Muff |
1990 |
| 4 | 22 | 2150-52 Nighthawk Nylon, 2160-62 Nighthawk Gore-tex |
1989-1991 |
| 4 | 23 | Winter Solstice |
1981 |
| 4 | 24 | 2300/2302 Pocket Gopher |
1986-1990 |
| 4 | 25 | 2300/2302 Pocket Gopher |
1989-1991 |
| 4 | 26 | Old Bag Information |
1986-1999 |
| 5 | 01 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1981 |
1981 |
| 5 | 02 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1983 |
1982-1983 |
| 5 | 03 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1984 |
1984 |
| 5 | 04 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1985 |
1984-1985 |
| 5 | 05 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1985 |
1985 |
| 5 | 06 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1986 |
1986 |
| 5 | 07 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1986 |
1986 |
| 5 | 08 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1987 |
1986-1987 |
| 5 | 09 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1987 |
1987 |
| 5 | 10 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: 1988 |
1988 |
| 5 | 11 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1989 |
1989 |
| 5 | 12 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1989 |
1989 |
| 5 | 13 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1989 |
1989 |
| 5 | 14 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1990 |
1990 |
| 5 | 15 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1990 |
1993 |
| 5 | 16 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1991 |
1991 |
| 5 | 17 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1991 |
1991 |
| 5 | 18 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1992 |
1992 |
| 5 | 19 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1992 |
1992 |
| 5 | 20 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1993 |
1993 |
| 5 | 21 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1994 |
1994 |
| 5 | 22 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1995 |
1995 |
| 5 | 23 | Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1995 |
1995 |
| 6 | 01 | Processes Manual |
2011-2013 |
| 6 | 02 | Processes Manual: Organization Charts |
2010-2011 |
| 6 | 03 | Processes Manual: Design Process |
2005-2010 |
| 6 | 04 | Processes Manual: Designer Handoff Examples |
2011 |
| 6 | 05 | Processes Manual: Technical Designer Process |
2007-2010 |
| 6 | 06 | Processes Manual: Costing Process |
2006 |
| 6 | 07 | Processes Manual: Production Quality Assurance, Quality Control |
2005-2010 |
| 6 | 08 | Processes Manual: Procurement Process |
2006-2011 |
| 6 | 09 | Processes Manual: International Shipping |
2007 |
| 6 | 10 | Processes Manual: Shipping |
2010-2011 |
| 6 | 11 | Marmot Labels |
1975-2017 |
| 6 | 12 | Buttons, Snaps, and Sewing Notions |
1975-2017 |
| 6 | 13 | Prototypes for Embroidery and Screen Print |
1975-2017 |
| 6 | 14 | Prototype Mat |
2004 |
| 7 | 01 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2004 |
2004-2005 |
| 7 | 02 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2007 |
2006-2007 |
| 7 | 03 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2008 |
2007-2008 |
| 7 | 04 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2009 |
2008-2009 |
| 7 | 05 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2010 |
2009-2010 |
| 7 | 06 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2011 |
2010-2011 |
| 7 | 07 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2011 and 2012 |
2011-2012 |
| 7 | 08 | Timelines and Scheduling: 2012 |
2011-2012 |
| 7 | 09 | Timelines and Scheduling: 2013 |
2012-2013 |
| 7 | 10 | Timelines and Scheduling: Spring 2014 |
2012-2014 |
| 7 | 11 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2014 |
2013-2014 |
| 7 | 12 | Timelines and Scheduling: 2015 |
2013-2016 |
| 7 | 13 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2015 |
2014-2015 |
| 7 | 14 | Timelines and Scheduling: 2016 |
2014-2016 |
| 7 | 15 | Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2016 |
2015-2016 |
| 7 | 16 | Timelines and Scheduling: 2017 |
2016-2017 |
| 7 | 17 | Timelines and Scheduling: Spring |
2004-2016 |
| 7 | 18 | Timelines and Scheduling: Forecasting |
2009-2011 |
| 7 | 19 | Timelines and Scheduling: International |
2008-2010 |
| 7 | 20 | Building Products |
1979-1980 |
| 7 | 21 | Mockups |
2007 |
| 7 | 22 | Assembly Line Production |
1983-1991 |
| 7 | 23 | IBM Computer Entries |
1986-1990 |
Marmot Catalog CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 8 | 01 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1975 |
1975 |
| 8 | 02 | Marmot Catalog Collection Dawn Comforter |
1975-2017 |
| 8 | 03 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1977 |
1977 |
| 8 | 04 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1978, Spring |
1978 |
| 8 | 05 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1978-1979, Winter |
1978-1979 |
| 8 | 06 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1979, Night Rider Garments |
1979 |
| 8 | 07 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1979, Spring |
1979 |
| 8 | 08 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1979-1980, Fall/Winter |
1979-1980 |
| 8 | 09 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1980, Spring/Summer |
1980 |
| 8 | 10 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1980-1981, Winter |
1980-1981 |
| 8 | 11 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1981, Fall/Winter |
1981 |
| 8 | 12 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1982, Spring/Summer |
1982 |
| 8 | 13 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1982-1983, Fall/Winter |
1982-1983 |
| 8 | 14 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1983, Spring/Summer |
1983 |
| 8 | 15 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1983-1984, Fall/Winter |
1983-1984 |
| 8 | 16 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1984, Spring/Summer |
1984 |
| 8 | 17 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1984, Fall/Winter |
1984 |
| 8 | 18 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1985, Spring/Summer |
1985 |
| 8 | 19 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1985, Fall/Winter |
1985 |
| 8 | 20 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1986, Spring/Summer |
1986 |
| 8 | 21 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1986, Fall/Winter -- Outerwear |
1986 |
| 8 | 22 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1987-1988, State of the Sport |
1987-1988 |
| 8 | 23 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1988, Sleeping Bag |
1988 |
| 8 | 24 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1988-1989, Fall/Winter |
1988-1989 |
| 8 | 25 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1989, Sleeping Bag |
1989 |
| 8 | 26 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1989-1990 |
1989-1990 |
| 8 | 27 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1990-1991 |
1990-1991 |
| 8 | 28 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1992, Fall/Winter Europe Catalog |
1992 |
| 8 | 29 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1992-1993 |
1992-1993 |
| 8 | 30 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1993-1994 |
1993-1994 |
| 8 | 31 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1994, Sleeping Bag |
1994 |
| 8 | 32 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1994-1995, Why? |
1994-1995 |
| 8 | 33 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1996, Tent and Bag |
1996 |
| 8 | 34 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1996, Fall |
1996 |
| 8 | 35 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1997, Spring |
1997 |
| 9 | 01 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1997, Fall |
1997 |
| 9 | 02 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1998, Spring |
1998 |
| 9 | 03 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1998, Fall |
1998 |
| 9 | 04 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1999, Spring |
1999 |
| 9 | 05 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1999, Fall |
1999 |
| 9 | 06 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2000, Spring |
2000 |
| 9 | 07 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2000, Fall/Winter |
2000 |
| 9 | 08 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2001, Spring/Summer |
2001 |
| 9 | 09 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2001, Fall/Winter |
2001 |
| 9 | 10 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Spring/Summer -- Bags, Tents, and Packs |
2002 |
| 9 | 11 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Spring/Summer -- Clothing and Equipment |
2002 |
| 9 | 12 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Fall/Winter |
2002 |
| 9 | 13 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2003, Spring/Summer |
2003 |
| 9 | 14 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2003, Fall/Winter |
2003 |
| 9 | 15 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2004, Spring/Summer |
2004 |
| 9 | 16 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2004, Fall/Winter |
2004 |
| 9 | 17 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2005, Spring/Summer |
2005 |
| 9 | 18 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2005, Fall/Winter |
2005 |
| 9 | 19 | Marmot Catalog Collection 2006, Spring/Summer |
2006 |
| 9 | 20 | Marmot 30th Anniversary |
2004 |
| 9 | 21 | Marmot 25th Anniversary |
2009 |
PhotographsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 10 | 01 | Marmot Raft Trip |
2002 |
| 10 | 02 | Wai-Wah Factory |
2001 |
| 10 | 03 | Marker Factory in China |
2003 |
| 10 | 04 | Factory Visits in China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bangladesh |
1997-2002 |
Oversized MaterialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 11 | 01 | Marmot Sign |
1975-2017 |
| 11 | 02 | Prototype Mat |
2004 |
| 11 | 03 | Marmot University Book |
2010 |
| 11 | 04 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1988-1989, Fall/Winter |
1988-1989 |
| 11 | 05 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1989, Sleeping Bag |
1989 |
| 11 | 06 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1989-1990 |
1989-1990 |
| 11 | 07 | Marmot Catalog Collection 1990-1991 |
1990-1991 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Outdoor recreation industry.
- Outdoor recreation--Clothing trade.
- Outdoor recreation--Equipment and supplies.
- Sporting goods.
- Sports clothing--United States--History--20th century
Corporate Names
- Marmot Mountain Works
Finding aid written by Merah Slagle and Clint Pumphrey
2022
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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