George and Anne Millay collection, 1959-2006.

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George and Anne Millay collection, 1959-2006.

This collection of correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, news clippings, reports and audio visual materials documents the complicated process of building a new water park.

21 boxes, 8 framed items, 7 flat files (20.25 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7276054

University of Central Florida, UCF

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Millay, George

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George Millay was born on 4th July 1929. Together with several partners, he opened Sea World in 1964 and expanded in 1970 with a park in Ohio followed by the Orlando park in 1972. After resigning from Sea World, Inc. in 1974, he planned for and created Wet 'n Wild which opened in Orlando in 1977. He was named the Father of the Waterpark Industry by the World Waterpark Association. Millay retired from Wet 'n Wild in 1998, and died in 2006. From the description of George and Anne Milla...

Sea World

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Milay, Anne.

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Wet 'n Wild, Inc.

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Sea World of Florida

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Sea Venture.

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