Rivendell Mountain Works records
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, primarily to Larry Horton, the founder of Rivendell Mountain Works. Also included are design sketches for various Rivendell products and the trademark purchase agreement.
Dates
- Creation: 1971-1982, 2012
Creator
- Larese-Casanova, Mark (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access, 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 Rivendell Mountain Works records must be obtained from the Outdoor Recreation Archive Curator and/or the Special Collections Section Head.
Biographical / Historical
Rivendell Mountain Works is a small, niche outdoor gear company known for its handcrafted backpacks and mountaineering equipment. Originally founded in the 1970s by Larry Horton, the brand succeeded for its minimalist, durable designs, particularly the iconic Jensen Pack, the brainchild of the late Don Jensen. Today, the company continues to produce gear in limited quantities, staying true to traditional materials and craftsmanship, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts who value heritage and functionality.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Correspondence and design sketches related to Rivendell Mountain Works, an outdoor equipment company founded in 1971.
Arrangement
Correspondence is arranged chronologically, and design sketches are grouped by product type.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These materials were donated to USU Special Collections and Archives in 2025 by Mark Larese-Casanova, who purchased the company in 2025
Subject
- Rivendell Mountain Works (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the Rivendell Mountain Works records
- Author
- Finding aid created by Heather Housley and Clint Pumphrey
- Date
- 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
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435 797-2880 (Fax)
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