Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives
Laura Miera papers
Miera, Laura
UUS_ORA 018
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
1975-2017
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.
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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.
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.
This collection is arranged into 6 series: Marmot Early History, Marmot University, Production, Marmot Catalog Collection, Photographs, and Oversized Materials.
No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
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.
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.
This collection was donated to Utah State University Special Collections by Laura Miera in 2021.
Marmot Mountain Works
Sporting goods.
Sports clothing--United States--History--20th century
Outdoor recreation--Clothing trade.
Outdoor recreation--Equipment and supplies.
Outdoor recreation industry.
Sports and Recreation
Businesses and Corporations
Marmot Early History
Magazine or Newspaper Layouts
1975-2017
1
01
Old Layout Pictures
1975-2017
1
02
Gore-Tex Down Defense
1976-1977
1
03
He wants all the meat.
Various Marketing Advertisements, Layouts, and Photos
1975-2017
1
04
Old Letters to Warranty
1975-1980
1
05
Old Letters to Warranty
1982-2013
1
06
Special Mailer
1975-2017
1
07
Marmot Mountain Works Products
1975-1985
1
08
The "Coffee Cup" Test
1975-2017
1
09
Drawings
1975-2017
1
10
Eiger Sanction Movie
1975-2017
1
11
Pictures of Workers
1975-2017
1
12
Personalized Labels
1975-2017
1
13
MountainSense
1976-1977
1
14
Original Marmot Building
1975-2017
1
15
Marmot History Files: 1979 -- 5 years
1979-1983
1
16
Marmot History Files: 1983
1983-1984
1
17
Marmot History Files: 1984 -- 10 years
1984
1
18
Marmot History Files: 1985
1985-1988
1
19
Marmot History Files: 1988
1988-1989
1
20
Marmot History Files: Spear, Leeds, and Kellogg -- 1989
1989-1991
1
21
Marmot History Files: 1990 -- Santa Rosa
1990
1
22
Marmot History Files: 1990 -- Odyssey
1990
1
23
Marmot History Files: 1991 -- History
1991
1
24
Marmot History Files: 1992 History
1992-1993
1
25
Marmot History Files: Employee Buyout -- 1993
1993
1
26
Marmot History Files: Firsts -- 1995
1994-2004
2
01
Various Articles
1975-2013
2
02
Marmot University
Science of Construction
2010
3
01
Teaching and Class: Development
1990-2010
3
02
Teaching and Class: Testing Types
2005
3
03
Teaching and Class: Waterproof
2010
3
04
Teaching and Class: Insulated
2010
3
05
Teaching and Class: Softshells
2010
3
06
Teaching and Class: Technology Manual 2010
2010
3
07
Marmot University Book
2010
3
08
Production
Product Designs
1975-2017
4
01
Product Designs
1975-1989
4
02
Product Engineering: Fall 2015 Line Softgoods
2015
4
03
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Shells
2015
4
04
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Insulated
2015
4
05
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Snow
2015
4
06
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Softs
2015
4
07
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Fleece
2015
4
08
Product Engineering: Outerwear -- Wind
2015
4
09
Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Woven
2015
4
10
Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Knit Tops
2015
4
11
Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Bottoms
2015
4
12
Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Dress, Skirts
2015
4
13
Product Engineering: Sportswear -- Kids
2015
4
14
1310 8000 m. Parka
1989
4
15
2100-02 Grouse Nylon
1989-1991
4
16
2310/2312 Gopher
1989-1991
4
17
2302 Pocket Gopher
1986-1990
4
18
2262/2272 Rhea
1990
4
19
2001/2011 CBS15/CBS25 Filled Muff
1990-1993
4
20
2001 Filled Muff
1990
4
21
2150-52 Nighthawk Nylon, 2160-62 Nighthawk Gore-tex
1989-1991
4
22
Winter Solstice
1981
4
23
2300/2302 Pocket Gopher
1986-1990
4
24
2300/2302 Pocket Gopher
1989-1991
4
25
Old Bag Information
1986-1999
4
26
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1981
1981
5
01
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1983
1982-1983
5
02
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1984
1984
5
03
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1985
1984-1985
5
04
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1985
1985
5
05
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1986
1986
5
06
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1986
1986
5
07
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1987
1986-1987
5
08
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1987
1987
5
09
Logistics Manual/Workbook: 1988
1988
5
10
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1989
1989
5
11
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1989
1989
5
12
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1989
1989
5
13
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1990
1990
5
14
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1990
1993
5
15
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1991
1991
5
16
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1991
1991
5
17
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1992
1992
5
18
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1992
1992
5
19
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1993
1993
5
20
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1994
1994
5
21
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Spring 1995
1995
5
22
Logistics Manual/Workbook: Fall 1995
1995
5
23
Processes Manual
2011-2013
6
01
Processes Manual: Organization Charts
2010-2011
6
02
Processes Manual: Design Process
2005-2010
6
03
Processes Manual: Designer Handoff Examples
2011
6
04
Processes Manual: Technical Designer Process
2007-2010
6
05
Processes Manual: Costing Process
2006
6
06
Processes Manual: Production Quality Assurance, Quality Control
2005-2010
6
07
Processes Manual: Procurement Process
2006-2011
6
08
Processes Manual: International Shipping
2007
6
09
Processes Manual: Shipping
2010-2011
6
10
Marmot Labels
1975-2017
6
11
Buttons, Snaps, and Sewing Notions
1975-2017
6
12
Prototypes for Embroidery and Screen Print
1975-2017
6
13
Prototype Mat
2004
6
14
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2004
2004-2005
7
01
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2007
2006-2007
7
02
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2008
2007-2008
7
03
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2009
2008-2009
7
04
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2010
2009-2010
7
05
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2011
2010-2011
7
06
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2011 and 2012
2011-2012
7
07
Timelines and Scheduling: 2012
2011-2012
7
08
Timelines and Scheduling: 2013
2012-2013
7
09
Timelines and Scheduling: Spring 2014
2012-2014
7
10
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2014
2013-2014
7
11
Timelines and Scheduling: 2015
2013-2016
7
12
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2015
2014-2015
7
13
Timelines and Scheduling: 2016
2014-2016
7
14
Timelines and Scheduling: Fall 2016
2015-2016
7
15
Timelines and Scheduling: 2017
2016-2017
7
16
Timelines and Scheduling: Spring
2004-2016
7
17
Timelines and Scheduling: Forecasting
2009-2011
7
18
Timelines and Scheduling: International
2008-2010
7
19
Building Products
1979-1980
7
20
Mockups
2007
7
21
Assembly Line Production
1983-1991
7
22
IBM Computer Entries
1986-1990
7
23
Marmot Catalog Collection
Marmot Catalog Collection 1975
1975
8
01
Marmot Catalog Collection Dawn Comforter
1975-2017
8
02
Marmot Catalog Collection 1977
1977
8
03
Marmot Catalog Collection 1978, Spring
1978
8
04
Marmot Catalog Collection 1978-1979, Winter
1978-1979
8
05
Marmot Catalog Collection 1979, Night Rider Garments
1979
8
06
Marmot Catalog Collection 1979, Spring
1979
8
07
Marmot Catalog Collection 1979-1980, Fall/Winter
1979-1980
8
08
Marmot Catalog Collection 1980, Spring/Summer
1980
8
09
Marmot Catalog Collection 1980-1981, Winter
1980-1981
8
10
Marmot Catalog Collection 1981, Fall/Winter
1981
8
11
Marmot Catalog Collection 1982, Spring/Summer
1982
8
12
Marmot Catalog Collection 1982-1983, Fall/Winter
1982-1983
8
13
Marmot Catalog Collection 1983, Spring/Summer
1983
8
14
Marmot Catalog Collection 1983-1984, Fall/Winter
1983-1984
8
15
Marmot Catalog Collection 1984, Spring/Summer
1984
8
16
Marmot Catalog Collection 1984, Fall/Winter
1984
8
17
Marmot Catalog Collection 1985, Spring/Summer
1985
8
18
Marmot Catalog Collection 1985, Fall/Winter
1985
8
19
Marmot Catalog Collection 1986, Spring/Summer
1986
8
20
Marmot Catalog Collection 1986, Fall/Winter -- Outerwear
1986
8
21
Marmot Catalog Collection 1987-1988, State of the Sport
1987-1988
8
22
Marmot Catalog Collection 1988, Sleeping Bag
1988
8
23
Marmot Catalog Collection 1988-1989, Fall/Winter
1988-1989
8
24
Marmot Catalog Collection 1989, Sleeping Bag
1989
8
25
Marmot Catalog Collection 1989-1990
1989-1990
8
26
Marmot Catalog Collection 1990-1991
1990-1991
8
27
Marmot Catalog Collection 1992, Fall/Winter Europe Catalog
1992
8
28
Marmot Catalog Collection 1992-1993
1992-1993
8
29
Marmot Catalog Collection 1993-1994
1993-1994
8
30
Marmot Catalog Collection 1994, Sleeping Bag
1994
8
31
Marmot Catalog Collection 1994-1995, Why?
1994-1995
8
32
Marmot Catalog Collection 1996, Tent and Bag
1996
8
33
Marmot Catalog Collection 1996, Fall
1996
8
34
Marmot Catalog Collection 1997, Spring
1997
8
35
Marmot Catalog Collection 1997, Fall
1997
9
01
Marmot Catalog Collection 1998, Spring
1998
9
02
Marmot Catalog Collection 1998, Fall
1998
9
03
Marmot Catalog Collection 1999, Spring
1999
9
04
Marmot Catalog Collection 1999, Fall
1999
9
05
Marmot Catalog Collection 2000, Spring
2000
9
06
Marmot Catalog Collection 2000, Fall/Winter
2000
9
07
Marmot Catalog Collection 2001, Spring/Summer
2001
9
08
Marmot Catalog Collection 2001, Fall/Winter
2001
9
09
Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Spring/Summer -- Bags, Tents, and Packs
2002
9
10
Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Spring/Summer -- Clothing and Equipment
2002
9
11
Marmot Catalog Collection 2002, Fall/Winter
2002
9
12
Marmot Catalog Collection 2003, Spring/Summer
2003
9
13
Marmot Catalog Collection 2003, Fall/Winter
2003
9
14
Marmot Catalog Collection 2004, Spring/Summer
2004
9
15
Marmot Catalog Collection 2004, Fall/Winter
2004
9
16
Marmot Catalog Collection 2005, Spring/Summer
2005
9
17
Marmot Catalog Collection 2005, Fall/Winter
2005
9
18
Marmot Catalog Collection 2006, Spring/Summer
2006
9
19
Marmot 30th Anniversary
2004
9
20
Marmot 25th Anniversary
2009
9
21
Photographs
Marmot Raft Trip
2002
10
01
Wai-Wah Factory
2001
10
02
Marker Factory in China
2003
10
03
Factory Visits in China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Bangladesh
1997-2002
10
04
Oversized Materials
Marmot Sign
1975-2017
11
01
Prototype Mat
2004
11
02
Marmot University Book
2010
11
03
Marmot Catalog Collection 1988-1989, Fall/Winter
1988-1989
11
04
Marmot Catalog Collection 1989, Sleeping Bag
1989
11
05
Marmot Catalog Collection 1989-1990
1989-1990
11
06
Marmot Catalog Collection 1990-1991
1990-1991
11
07