Morton R. Hagen Brigham papers, 1956-2012
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Brigham, Morton R.
- Title
- Morton R. Hagen Brigham papers
- Dates
- 1956-2012 (inclusive)19652012
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MG 450
- Summary
- Morton R. Brigham was a resident of Lewiston, Idaho and an active conservationist for over forty years. The collection contains his personal papers.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for processing this collection was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Biographical Note
Morton R. Brigham (October 21, 1915 – December 17, 2001) was a resident of Lewiston, Idaho and the son of Warren Brigham (1857-1940), the legislative founder of the University of Idaho. Morton Brigham graduated from the University of Idaho in 1939 with a degree in wood products utilization, worked for the Potlatch Forests Inc. until 1952, and then became a private consulting engineer for wood product manufacturing plants around the world until his retirement in the 1980s. Brigham was an active conservationist for over forty years and was instrumental in many grassroots environmental causes. He was named Conservationist of the Year by the Idaho Wildlife Federation in 1957 and served as their vice president in the 1960s and 1970s. He worked with Doris Milner, an officer in the Montana Wilderness Association, to set aside the headwaters of the Selway River. Brigham served on the River of No Return Wilderness Council board and was a founding member of the Hells Canyon Preservation Society.
Content Description
The Morton R. Brigham papers span the years 1969-2001. Included in the papers are correspondence to and from Everett Hagen, general correspondence, photographs of an event honoring Brigham in 1997, a VHS recording of an interview with Brigham, and copies of his obituary and articles about him published in local newspapers after his death in 2001.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Morton R. Brigham Papers, MG 450, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho
Restrictions on Use
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with Copyright Laws (17 U.S.C.) and any other applicable statutes.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The original order was retained with all of the materials from the 2002 accession.
Acquisition Information
The papers of the Morton R. Brigham were donated to the University of Idaho Library by Dennis Baird in February 2002 (MA 2002-06).
Custodial History
The papers of Morton R. Brigham were in the possession of Morton Brigham until they were transferred to the possession of Dennis Baird who had them until time of donation.
Processing Note
This collection was processed using the Basic processing method. Some materials were refolded.
Related Materials
Related materials can be found in Manuscript Group 442 Doris Milner papers, Manuscript Group 443 Gerald A. Jayne papers, and Manuscript Group 452 River of No Return Wilderness Council Records.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I:
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Description: Correspondence with Everett Hagen83 items : Correspondence between Morton R. Brigham and Everett HagenDates: 1981-1999Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Interview1 items : Interview with Morton Brigham Interview (VHS)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Brigham Obituary Articles4 items : Obituary Articles of Morton R. Brigham, 86, LewistonDates: 2001Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: General Correspondence70 items : Correspondence between Morton R. Brigham and Lester Johnson, George S. Biggs, Kenneth Norman and othersDates: 1956-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Photographs of Event Honoring Brigham, 199710 items : Photos taken on June 28, 1997 at the Lewiston Office of the Idaho fish and game Department during an event to honor Morton R. Brigham for a lifetime of service to conservation and wilderness preservation in IdahoDates: 1997Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: The Lewiston Tribune1 items : Article from the Lewiston Tribune by Dennis Baird about efforts to rename mountain after Morton BrighamDates: 2012Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Correspondence (Dennis Baird donation 12|01|2011)9 items : Correspondence between Morton Brigham and other individuals concerning the Dennis Baird donationDates: 2011Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Morton R. Brigham Papers11 items : Articles about Morton R. BrighamDates: 1972-1985Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Subject Terms
- Correspondence
Geographical Names
- Idaho
