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Randall Hamilton papers, 1978-2005

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hamilton, Randall
Title
Randall Hamilton papers
Dates
1978-2005 (bulk)
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
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

No restrictions on access, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Languages
English
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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.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The original folders were replaced with acid-free, and titles of folders were retained. Materials are in rough chronological order.

Acquisition Information

These materials were donated to USU's Special Collections and Archives by Randall Hamilton in 2021 and 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: The North Face: Tents

    Includes specifications from Banpo Corporation, business cards

    Dates: 1997
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 1
  • Description: The North Face: Production

    Includes sketches, specification details, correspondence

    Dates: 1991-1993
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 2
  • Description: The North Face: Raw Material and Testing

    Includes procedures, reports, bulletins

    Dates: 1993-1999
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 3
  • Description: The North Face: Other

    Includes sleeping bag designs, textile research articles

    Dates: 1987-1999
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 4
  • Description: The North Face: Reports

    Includes reports, memoranda, and contractor/vendor/company directories

    Dates: 1991-1998
    Container: Zbox 2, Zfolder 1
  • Description: IBEX

    Includes correspondence, memoranda, invoices, receipts

    Dates: 2001-2002
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 5
  • Description: Ariat

    Includes correspondence, agreements, measurement grid

    Dates: 2003-2005
    Container: Zbox 1, Zfolder 6
  • Description: Federal Standard for Textile Test Methods
    Dates: 1978
    Container: Box 3, Folder 1-3
  • Description: Gap: Product performance standards and procedures
    Dates: circa 1995
    Container: Box 3, Folder 4-5
  • Description: L.L. Bean: vendor manual
    Dates: 1996
    Container: Box 3, Folder 6
  • Description: Eastern Mountain Sports: vendor partner manual
    Dates: 1997
    Container: Box 3, Folder 7
  • Description: Walmart: Quality Assurance Process for Apparel/Accessories
    Dates: 2001
    Container: Box 3, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Expeditions and Adventure
  • Outdoor recreation--Clothing trade.
  • Outdoor recreation--Equipment and supplies.
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