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Richard C. Renstrom Papers, 1963-2001
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Richard C. Renstrom Papers
- Dates
- 1963-2001 (inclusive)19632001
- Quantity
- 9 linear feet, (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSS 203
- Summary
- The collection contains approximately 800 issues of American and foreign motorcycle magazines containing articles and photos by Renstrom about motorcycles and the history of motorcycling; together with biographical information about Renstrom and several articles he wrote about the Idaho outdoors and wildlife.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Richard C. Renstrom (b. 1935) is a resident of Caldwell, Idaho and a graduate of Boise Junior College. He married Betty Chambers of Ashton in 1956 and they had four children: Catherine, Patricia, Brian John, and Mary Frances.
Renstrom began part time writing in 1962 when he was employed by the Idaho Department of Employment in Caldwell. He served as Director of Tourism Development for the Idaho Department of Commerce from 1969-1971, and then as Director of the Youth Service Bureau of Boise, Inc. from 1971-1972. He became full time writer in 1972.
In 1967, Governor Robert E. Smylie appointed him to the first Idaho Arts Commission to represent creative writing. he served as President of the Idaho Writer's League in 1967, received the Idaho Writer's League "Writer of the Year" award in 1968 and 1977. In 1977 he founded the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Club.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains approximately 800 issues of American and foreign motorcycle magazines containing articles and photos by Renstrom about motorcycles and the history of motorcycling; together with biographical information about Renstrom and several articles he wrote about the Idaho outdoors and wildlife.
Forms part of the Idaho Writers Archive.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Richard C. Renstrom Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Biographical material | ||
| 1 | Young Machine (Japan) | ||
| 1-3 | Motorcyclist | 1963-1982 | |
| 3-5 | Cycle World | 1965-1985 | |
| 5 | Cyclesport | 1968-1971 | |
| 5-6 | Cycle Guide | 1968-1975 | |
| 6 | Cycle Illustrated | 1969-1980 | |
| 7 | MC Sport (Sweden) | 1974 | |
| 7 | MC-Nytt (Sweden) | 1974-1982 | |
| 7 | Motociclismo (Italy) | 1974-1980 | |
| 7 | Motor Cyclist (Italy) | 1984 | |
| 7 | Motor Sport (Netherlands) | 1977 | |
| 7 | Bike Book (Australia) | 1975 | |
| 8 | Choppers | 1977-1978 | |
| 8 | Cycle | 1966-1974 | |
| 8-9 | Motorcycle World | 1969-1978 | |
| 9 | Classic Bike (England) | 1979-1983 | |
| 9 | Classic Motorcycle (England) | 1983-1985 | |
| 10 | Motorcycle (England) | 1965-1967 | |
| 10 | Two Wheels (Australia) | 1977-1989 | |
| 10 | Common Sense Tips for Safe Sportcycling by Jim Jingu and Don Gately | 1967 | |
| 10 | Big Bike | 1977 | |
| 10 | Dirt Cycle | 1975-1976 | |
| 10 | Modern Cycle | 1966 | |
| 10 | Motorcycle Dealers News | 1965 | |
| 10 | Motorcycle Sport Book | 1966 | |
| 11 | Performance Cycle | 1971 | |
| 11 | Special Choppers | 1978 | |
| 11 | Street Choppers | 1981 | |
| 11 | Supercycle | 1970-1973 | |
| 11 | Antique Motorcycle | 1979-1981 | |
| 11 | Walneck's Classic Cycle-Trader | 1993-2001 | |
| 11-12 | Cars | 1965-1981 | |
| 12 | Four Wheel and Off Road | 1979 | |
| 12 | Motor Trend | 1974 | |
| 12 | Off-Road | 1977 | |
| 12 | Pickup, Van and 4WD | 1971-1973 | |
| 12 | Speed and Custom | 1965-1966 | |
| 12 | Speed and Supercar | 1967-1969 | |
| 12 | Sports Car Graphic | 1968 | |
| 13 | Chevy Action | 1974-1977 | |
| 13 | Super Chevy | 1979 | |
| 13 | Dune Buggies | 1969 | |
| 14 | Four Wheeler | 1975-1983 | |
| 14 | Van Power | 1976 | |
| 14 | Hot Rod | 1965-1967 | |
| 14 | Race Preview | 1973 | |
| 14 | Rod Action | 1978 | |
| 14 | Rod Power | 1967 | |
| 14 | Rodder and Super Stock | 1965-1974 | |
| 15 | Rods and Street Machines | 1981 | |
| 15 | Stock Car Racing | 1975 | |
| 15 | Super Stock and Drag | 1978-1979 | |
| oversize_drawers | drawer | ||
| 9034 | 1 | Auto Magazin (Switzerland) | 1975-1977 |
| Box | |||
| 15 | Auto Motor and Sport (Germany) | 1973-1981 | |
| 15 | IMS (Sweden) | 1978 | |
| 15-16 | Motor (England) | 1973-1981 | |
| 16 | Motor 77 (Sweden) | 1977 | |
| 16 | Motor Sport (Sweden) | 1979-1980 | |
| 16 | Sports Auto (France) | 1975 | |
| 16-17 | Start and Speed (Sweden) | 1974-1982 | |
| 15 | Treads (Australia) | 1977-1978 | |
| oversize_drawers | drawer | ||
| 9034 | 1 | Automobile Review (Switzerland) | 1976 |
| 9034 | 1 | Cycle News (Australia) | 1973-1974 |
| 9034 | 1 | Motor Cycle Weekly (England) | 1973-1974 |
| 9034 | 1 | Australian Motorcycle Action | 1973-1975 |
| 9034 | 1 | Motorcycle News (Australia) | 1973-1979 |
| 9034 | 1 |
Popular Motorcycling (Australia)
became Motorcycle Action
|
1973 |
| 9034 | 1 | Idaho Farmer-Stockman | 1973 |
| Box | |||
| 17 | Boise Business | 1970 | |
| 17 | Field and Stream | 1966 | |
| 17 | Hospital Topics | 1967 | |
| 17 | Idaho Fishing and Hunting Guide | 1969-1971 | |
| 17 | Idaho Outdoor Guide | 1974 | |
| 17 | Idaho Peace Officer | 1979 | |
| 17 | Incredible Idaho | 1969-1978 | |
| 17 | Mechanix Illustrated | 1968 | |
| 17 | Outdoor Sports Life | 1970 | |
| 18 | Popular Culture Exposition | 1972 | |
| 18 | The Atlantic Monthly | 1964 | |
| 18 | Sports Afield | 1967 | |
| 18 | The Freeman | 1974 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Antique and classic motorcycles
- Authors, American
- Journalism
- Motorcycles
- Recreation
- Wildlife conservation
Personal Names
- Renstrom, Richard C.
