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Scott Datwyler papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_ORA 016

Scope and Contents

The Scott Datwyler papers consist of materials related to Trailhead sports store, canoe and boating recreation, and Cache Tours book from 1969 to 2015. Most of the materials pertain to canoe and boating from 1978 to 1996. This includes pamphlets, catalogs, correspondence, price lists, and canoe building patterns. All were mailed to the Trailhead store and many include their original envelope. The papers related to Trailhead include newspaper advertisements for the store, tax information, receipts, and information about the store's opening day. Also included are materials related to the book, Cache Tours, Scott co-wrote with Ann Schimpf, and 4 outdoor recreation posters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1965-2015

Conditions Governing Access

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

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Scott Datwyler papers must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Biographical / Historical

Born April 24, 1952 in Logan, Utah, Scott Datwyler grew up surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges, perfect for outdoor recreation. Scott took advantage of these opportunities in his hometown and began involving himself in various outdoor sports, including cross-country skiing and bicycling. Due to Scott’s passion and appreciation for the outdoors, he opened and managed the Trailhead, a sports store that operated for 25 years on Main Road in Logan, Utah. Because of this store and his involvement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Scott became well known among Logan and Cache Valley locals, especially the outdoor community. Among his family Scott became known as the “B” boy for his love of books, bikes, boats, blades, boards, beats, and boots. In 1977, he published a small book, Cache Tours, with Ann Schimpf that provides a tour guide for skiing around Cache Valley, Utah. On August 6, 2018, Scott passed away at the age of 66 of metastatic melanoma in his liver.

Extent

4 Boxes (3.5 linear feet)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Scott Datwyler papers consist of materials related to Trailhead sports store, canoe and boating recreation, and Cache Tours book from 1969 to 2015.

Arrangement

Series I: Boating and Canoe Papers; Series II: Papers related to Trailhead sports store; Series III: Miscellaneous

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in October 2020 by Jessie Datwyler.

Title
Guide to the Scott Datwyler papers
Author
Monique Davila and Clint Pumphrey
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)