Randall Hamilton papers, 1978-2005
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hamilton, Randall
- Title
- Randall Hamilton papers
- Dates
- 1978-2005 (bulk)19782005
- Quantity
- 1.75 linear feet, (3 boxes)
- Collection Number
- UUS_ORA 024
- Summary
- A collection of outdoor gear catalogs, product designs, material tests, and reports on business and production from multiple brands, including Ariat, IBEX Wear, and The North Face.
- 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 access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
This collection contains the papers of Randall Hamilton, relating to his career in outdoor product design. Included are outdoor gear catalogs, product designs, material tests, and reports on business and production from multiple brands, including Ariat, IBEX Wear, and The North Face.
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 Randall Hamilton papers must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Randall Hamilton papers USU_ORA 024. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_ORA 024, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The original folders were replaced with acid-free, and titles of folders were retained. Materials are in rough chronological order.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: The North Face: Tents
Includes specifications from Banpo Corporation, business cards
Dates: 1997Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 1 -
Description: The North Face: Production
Includes sketches, specification details, correspondence
Dates: 1991-1993Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 2 -
Description: The North Face: Raw Material and Testing
Includes procedures, reports, bulletins
Dates: 1993-1999Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 3 -
Description: The North Face: Other
Includes sleeping bag designs, textile research articles
Dates: 1987-1999Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 4 -
Description: The North Face: Reports
Includes reports, memoranda, and contractor/vendor/company directories
Dates: 1991-1998Container: Zbox 2, Zfolder 1 -
Description: IBEX
Includes correspondence, memoranda, invoices, receipts
Dates: 2001-2002Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 5 -
Description: Ariat
Includes correspondence, agreements, measurement grid
Dates: 2003-2005Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 6 -
Description: Federal Standard for Textile Test MethodsDates: 1978Container: Box 3, Folder 1-3
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Description: Gap: Product performance standards and proceduresDates: circa 1995Container: Box 3, Folder 4-5
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Description: L.L. Bean: vendor manualDates: 1996Container: Box 3, Folder 6
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Description: Eastern Mountain Sports: vendor partner manualDates: 1997Container: Box 3, Folder 7
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Description: Walmart: Quality Assurance Process for Apparel/AccessoriesDates: 2001Container: Box 3, Folder 8
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Subject Terms
- Expeditions and Adventure
- Outdoor recreation--Clothing trade.
- Outdoor recreation--Equipment and supplies.
