Doug McLaren papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2397

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Doug McLaren papers consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet entitled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs" and a photocopy of a photograph.

Dates

2004

Creator

McLaren, Doug (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

During World War II, Doug McLaren served with the 10th Mountain Division stationed in Italy and later worked as an instructor of civilian survival for the Strategic Air Command, where he taught climbing and ground survival skills to air crew.

McLaren took his first permanent National Park Service position in 1952 as a climbing ranger at Grand Teton and worked in several ranger positions until his final post as north district ranger. For 15 years, McLaren was in charge of rescue operations for the Jenny Lake Subdistrict at Grand Teton. He established a mountaineering register system and co-authored "Mountain Search and Rescue Operations," a guide for search and rescue techniques that was implemented servicewide in many national parks.

(This biographical note was taken from the press release located in folder 1. For further biographical information regarding McLaren, please refer to this press release.)

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Doug McLaren papers (2004) consist of a press release from the Grand Teton National Park regarding McLaren's death. Also included is a compilation of songs in a booklet entitled, "Jackson Hole Ski Patrol Songs." McLaren had worked as a park ranger for the Grand Teton National Park from 1952-2004.