Beaver Theodosakis papers, 1996-2004
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Theodosakis, Beaver
- Title
- Beaver Theodosakis papers
- Dates
- 1996-2004 (inclusive)19962004
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 010
- Summary
- This collection contains materials related to the prAna brand created in 1992 by Beaver and Pam Theodosakis.
- 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
- Material in English
Historical Note
Beaver Theodosakis and his wife Pam founded prAna in Carlsbad, California in 1992. Their goal for prAna was to produce sustainably made clothing for outdoor recreation, specifically for yoga and climbing gear, with commitment to responsible sourcing, sustainability, and the outdoor recreation community. The first pieces of prAna clothing were sewn and tagged with labels created from recycled paper by Beaver and Pam in the Theodosakis' garage. After two decades of growth, Columbia Sportwear obtained prAna in 2014.
Content Description
The collection largely contains marketing materials related to prAna, including advertisements for prAna catalogs and events at outdoor retail shows from 1996 to 2014, various sizes of blank postcards and publicity images depicting active persons wearing prAna clothing, a merchandise tag for a pair of olive Sutra pants, and three large posters advertising prAna clothing.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Beaver Theodosakis papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Beaver Theodosakis papers USU_ORA 010, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 010, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The materials are arranged chronologically when dated. The undated materials are arranged by format.
Processing Note
Processed in January 2021
Acquisition Information
This collection was donated to USU Special Collections and Archives by Beaver Theodosakis in 2021.
Related Materials
Outdoor Recreation Catalogs (ORA 001)
Outdoor Recreation Serials (ORA 002)
Michael Hodgson and Therese Iknoian outdoor industry collection (USU_ORA 043)
Separated Materials
The prAna catalogs from this donation were added to the Outdoor Recreation Catalogs (ORA 001).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Postcard "Cloths born from the experience"Dates: 1996Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Fall/Holiday 1999 retail advertisement on cardstock (2 copies)Dates: 1999Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Postcard advertising 2000 catalog (2 copies)Dates: 2000Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Postcard advertising 2001 Spring catalog (2 copies)Dates: 2001Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "Rejuvenation Room" at Outdoor Retailer Show postcardDates: 2003 January 31 to February 03Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "Rejuvenation Room" at Outdoor Retailer Show postcardDates: 2004 January 30 to February 02Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: "A Toast to Windpower" Outdoor Retailer Show postcardDates: 2007Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: PLC: End of the Road Tour postcardDates: 2014Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: prAna merchandise tag for olive Sutra pantDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: prAna Postcards (19 with duplicates)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Holiday sale advertisement on cardstockDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: prAna publicity images (28 with duplicates)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Beaver Theodosakis image on piece of cardboardDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Two prAna mail envelopesDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Assorted PrAna advertising and marketing materialDates: 2000-2016Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Three prAna retail postersDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Subject Terms
- Expeditions and Adventure
- Outdoor recreation--Clothing trade.
