Randall Hamilton papers, 1991-2005

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hamilton, Randall
Title
Randall Hamilton papers
Dates
1991-2005 (bulk)
Quantity
.75 linear feet, (1 half letter box, 1 quarter legal box)
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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 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 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 InformationReturn to Top

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 2022.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 The North Face: Tents
Includes specifications from Banpo Corporation, business cards
1997
1 2 The North Face: Production
Includes sketches, specification details, correspondence
1991-1993
1 3 The North Face: Raw Material and Testing
Includes procedures, reports, bulletins
1993-1999
1 4 The North Face: Other
Includes sleeping bag designs, textile research articles
1987-1999
2 1 The North Face: Reports
Includes reports, memoranda, and contractor/vendor/company directories
1991-1998
1 5 IBEX
Includes correspondence, memoranda, invoices, receipts
2001-2002
1 6 Ariat
Includes correspondence, agreements, measurement grid
2003-2005

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

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