Personal, 1965-2006

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This series holds correspondence, awards, interviews, photographs and news clippings relating to smaller projects that interested George Millay, projects for which there are few records, recognition of his achievements during his life, memorials, correspondence on both personal and business matters and materials used in his biography.

Roy Disney drew a cartoon of the Millay family on a table napkin that may be found here. The Epcot construction photograph was given to George Millay in 1984 and signed by "Kym" who is assumed to be Kym Murphy who worked for the Walt Disney Company. George Millay, Harrison Price and Marty Sklaar gave a panel session at the 2004 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) convention, which was recorded on audio tape. The DVD A Celebration of Life records memories of George Millay given by his family, friends and business associates; many of whom are mentioned in the collection. Anne Millay retained a variety of materials about their trip to Orlando for the opening of Walt Disney World in 1971. Her collection includes tickets, invitations, brochures, a Magic Kingdom Guide Map and a Tampa International Airport Pennant. John Shawen's birthday greeting includes a news clipping about Millay from 1979. The Themed Entertainment Association Awards Ceremony file includes CDs of the ceremony and Anne Millay recalling Shamu's arrival at Sea World. The Wave Maker files hold materials used by Tim O'Brien in his biography of George Millay.

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