Nell K. Irion Papers, 1916-1944

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Irion, Nell K.
Title
Nell K. Irion Papers
Dates
1916-1944 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 c.f.
Collection Number
MG 003 (collection)
Summary
Correspondence and other papers of Nell K. Irion relating to her activities in the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Order of the Eastern Star locally in Sandpoint and statewide. Includes correspondence of her predecessor as Chair of the Historical Committee of the Idaho General Federation of Women's Clubs. Also included is a small group of material relating to politics in Sandpoint, Idaho, during the 1930's.
Repository
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

The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.

Languages
This collection is in English.
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence and other papers of Nell K. Irion relating to her activities in the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Order of Eastern Star in Sandpoint, Idaho, and statewide. Includes correspondence of her predecessor as Chair of the Historical Committee of the Idaho General Federation of Women's Clubs. Also included is a small group of material relating to politics in Sandpoint, Idaho, during the 1930's.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permission for use.

Preferred Citation

Nell K. Irion Papers, MG 003, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Location of Collection

Special Collections and Archives of the University of Idaho Library. Cage area, range 66a.

Acquisition Information

Gift.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Box Folder
1 1 Albeni Falls Dam, 1943. Correspondence written as 1st vice-president of the 3rd District, Federation of Women's Clubs, State of Idaho
11 items
1 2 General Federation of Women's Clubs, 1932-1944. Correspondence as chairman of the Historical Committee (replaced Catherine Moon -- see next folder)
28 items
1 3 Historical Societies:
1 3a Tsceminicum Club, Lewiston. Letters from Daisy Babb to Catherine Moon, 1924-1939
18 items
1 3b Idaho Historical Society. Letters to Mrs. Moon, 1937-1939
13 items
1 3c Pend d'Oreille Pioneer Association. Letters to Mrs. Moon, 1924
5 items
1 3d Newspaper clippings re: Mullan Road, 1939-1941
10 items
1 3e Origin of the name Idaho, 1924-1928
3 items
1 4 Order of the Eastern Star Correspondence File, 1923-1933
21 items
1 5 Notary Public Certificate, 1926
1 item
1 6 Sandpoint Politics, 1916-1939. Minutes of council meetings and financial reports, 1936, sample ballots and election propaganda, 1937, 1939
30 items
1 7 Social Security, 1947-1950. H.T. Irion, Quarterly Report of Worker's Wages
15 items

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Clubs--Idaho--Sandpoint
  • Women--Idaho--Societies and clubs

Personal Names

  • Irion, Nell K.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • General Federation of Women's Clubs--Idaho
  • Order of the Eastern Star--Idaho

Geographical Names

  • Sandpoint (Idaho)--Politics and government