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Leo Ames papers, 1967-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ames, Leo Edwin
- Title
- Leo Ames papers
- Dates
- 1967-1994 (inclusive)19671994
- Quantity
- 9 linear feet
- Collection Number
- UG 73
- Summary
- Correspondence, office files, working drawings and final designs of University of Idaho creative director and head of publications, Leo Ames.
- 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
-
Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Posters, booklets, original artwork and artifacts depicting logos designed by Leo Ames, many advertising campus events or highlighting the university logo at the time. Also includes his working files, correspondence, and drafts and original artwork regarding creation of university logos and how and where they are used in university branded or published material.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Born on 14 February 1933, Leo Edwin Ames grew up in Heyburn, Idaho, going on to attend the University of Idaho journalism program. Ames married fellow student Lela May Talbott in April 1954. In 1995, after over 30 years of service in communications and creative services, Ames retired from the University of Idaho as creative director and head of publications.
Leo Ames participated in local Moscow and Idaho politics. He was a member of the U of I Women's Caucus that was instrumental in the establishment of affirmative action at the University of Idaho as well as the development of the U of I Women's Center. Ames was also an accomplished artist, particularily enjoyoing plein air landscape painting. Ames passed away 17 May 2004.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
The collection is made up of seven accessions, including materials recieved from Leo Ames in 1987 (UA 1987-14), 1993 (UA 1993-18), 1994 (UA 1994-09 and 1994-19) and 1995 (UA 1995-03). Materials transferred from University Communications in 1997 (UA 1997-13). Materials also recieved from Julia Ames (daughter of Leo Ames) in 2021 (UA 2021-30).
Processing Note
Files were kept in the original order with original titles, the exception being for oversized materials housed together and for materials that were originally unfoldered or folders placed within folders which were separated and either placed in new folders or combined with like materials.
Collection has been minimally processed. Dates and folder titles may be updated in the future.
Additional materials were located in Special Collections offices and were labeled with "Leo Ames". Materials were added to this collection because of that note. These materials are "Martin Luther King Jr. articles" folder 237, "Robert F. Kennedy articles" folder 238, and "MLK Jr. oversized materials" folder 1.
Bibliography
"Leo Ames," obituary, Moscow-Pullman Daily News, 20 May 2004, dnews.com https://dnews.com/local/leo-ames-71-moscow-resident/article_a39d1d41-0d68-5f22-b898-0800426831c5.html
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Office and Working Files, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Travel and Conferences |
undated |
| 1 | 2 | Telephone System |
undated |
| 1 | 3 | UI Tabloid Info |
undated |
| 1 | 4 | UI Tabloid Bids |
September 1990 |
| 1 | 5 | UI Tabloids |
undated |
| 1 | 6 | 1990 Summer Bulletin and Preview (Specs written 8/89) |
1889-1990 |
| 1 | 7 | Student Services Family Graphics |
undated |
| 1 | 8 | Calendar Pages |
undated |
| 1 | 9 | Centennial Stationery and Post Centennial |
1989 |
| 1 | 10 | Centennial Stationery Paper and Design Comments |
undated |
| 1 | 11 | Stationery and Cards (Post-Centennial) |
undated |
| 1 | 12 | Writing Style Guidelines |
undated |
| 1 | 13 | U. Register |
undated |
| 1 | 14 | PUEC Photo |
undated |
| 1 | 15 | Marketing Publications Schedules and Notes |
undated |
| 1 | 16 | Publication Review H. Hughett |
29 December 1986 |
| 1 | 17 | Publication Lists and Prices |
1987 |
| 1 | 18 | Photo Info, Photo Services Credits |
undated |
| 1 | 19 | Photography - Permission query |
undated |
| 1 | 20 | Al Wildey, Supervisor |
1991 |
| 1 | 21 | Photo Center, Director |
1991 |
| 1 | 22 | Cartoon Map, Engelhardt |
1990 |
| 1 | 23 | New Student Search Piece |
undated |
| 1 | 24 | Legislative Advocates, MG Public Affairs |
undated |
| 1 | 25 | M.L. King/Idaho Human Rights |
undated |
| 1 | 26 | Centennial |
undated |
| 1 | 27 | Summer Session |
undated |
| 1 | 28 | Corporate Identity Formats, letterhead and correspondence, Centennial |
1988 |
| 1 | 29 | Idaho Research Foundation Logo Art |
undated |
| 1 | 30 | Inauguration Program for President Elisabeth Ann Zinser |
6 April 1990 |
| 1 | 31 | Misc 1 |
undated |
| 1 | 32 | Harry Peterson Resume |
undated |
| 1 | 33 | Graphic Corporate Identity |
undated |
| 1 | 34 | University Publications Computer Specs and Order |
undated |
| 1 | 35 | President Zinser and Dirk Kempthorne |
undated |
| 1 | 36 | Budget |
undated |
| 1 | 37 | James A McClure Endowment - Brochure |
undated |
| 1 | 38 | Microchip (MRC) UI Negatives and Transparancies in magazine office file |
undated |
| 1 | 39 | Presidents Annual Report 1989, 1988 materials/photos, etc. Founders Day 29 January 1988 |
1988-1989 |
| 1 | 40 | Inauguration |
undated |
| 1 | 41 | Inauguration Invitations, RSVP, etc. |
1990 |
| 1 | 42 | Richard Gibb, President Emeritus Program for Retirement |
undated |
| 1 | 43 | Inauguration Program (copy) - accummulations of copy to be included in printed program |
undated |
| 1 | 44 | Universtiy Honors Program 1985 sample and evaluation |
1985 |
| 1 | 45 | Christmas greetings |
undated |
| 1 | 46 | Alumni Printing/Design |
undated |
| 1 | 47 | 1987 Facts 9/21/87 Del. (?) |
21 September 1987-19 July 1989 |
| 1 | 48 | Facts Brochure |
undated |
| 1 | 49 | Camperdown Elm Trees (computer art) |
undated |
| 1 | 50 | Lou Edwards Proposal Inserts, Leo Ames designs for printing |
undated |
| 1 | 51 | Desktop Publishing Notes |
undated |
| 1 | 52 | Homecoming '86 Logo Art |
1986 |
| 1 | 53 | UI Centennial Printing - anticipated schedules for design and printing |
1986-1989 |
| 1 | 54 | Business Card Questions - Moscow Police, Campus Substation |
undated |
| 1 | 55 | 1988-1989 Business Cards |
1988-1989 |
| 1 | 56 | State Centennial Events |
July 1990 |
| 1 | 57 | Correspondence Study Logo by Leo Ames |
undated |
| 1 | 58 | CASE Conference PNW Awards |
February 1987 |
| 1 | 59 | Conference/Presentation Folders |
1990 |
| 1 | 60 | Corporate Identity |
1988 |
| 1 | 61 | Centennial: Pending and Possible |
undated |
| 1 | 62 | Idaho Union Logo |
undated |
| 1 | 63 | Publications Office - Job Descriptions |
undated |
| 1 | 64 | Annual Fund |
undated |
| 1 | 65 | Borah U.N. Symposium |
undated |
| 1 | 66 | Color - Chromlins and Progressive Proofs |
undated |
| 1 | 67 | Foundation Annual Report |
1989 |
| 1 | 68 | Foundation Annual Report |
1988 |
| 1 | 69 | Foundation Annual Report - Copy and photos |
1987 |
| 1 | 70 | University Foundation - Schedules and Notes |
undated |
| 1 | 71 | Founders Day - Campaign Appreciation Banquet |
1990 |
| 1 | 72 | University Foundation - publication samples |
undated |
| 1 | 73 | Boeing |
August 1989 |
| 1 | 74 | Foundation Annual Report |
1987 |
| 1 | 75 | Idaho Water Resources Logo Sheets - by Alf Dunn in 1960s or 1970s, updated in 1994 by Beth Case in Printing and Design |
1994 |
| 1 | 76 | Correspondence Study: 1983 Logo by Leo Ames, Redesigned (Updated in 1994 by Printing and Design Staff Beth Case) |
1983-1994 |
| 1 | 77 | ICE (International Collegiate Enterprises) Correspondence |
undated |
| 1 | 78 | ICE License Directory |
undated |
| 1 | 79 | "GNUZ" from ICE, Inc. |
undated |
| 2 | 80 | International Collegiate Enterprises Logo Registration |
undated |
| 2 | 81 | UI Foundation Annual Report and Donor Roll. 1987 Copy |
1987 |
| 2 | 82 | Viewbook Notes |
1992 |
| 2 | 83 | Marketing Higher Ed Viewbook |
undated |
| 2 | 84 | Viewbook Final |
undated |
| 2 | 85 | 1991 Mini-Viewbook |
1991 |
| 2 | 86 | 1990 Viewbook |
1990 |
| 2 | 87 | 1990 Mini Viewbook |
1990 |
| 2 | 88 | 1989 Viewbook/Mini Viewbook |
1989 |
| 2 | 89 | 89 (1990) Report |
1989-1990 |
| 2 | 90 | President's Annual Report 1990 (1989 year) |
1989-1990 |
| 2 | 91 | 1990 Annual Report copy |
February 1990 |
| 2 | 92 | 1991 Annual Report |
January 1992 |
| 2 | 93 | Presidential Report |
1993 |
| 2 | 94 | Presidential Report Financial Statement |
undated |
| 2 | 95 | 1992 Presidential Annual Report |
1992 |
| 2 | 96 | Commencement |
1989 |
| 2 | 97 | Commencement |
1989 |
| 2 | 98 | 1988 Commencement Program Copy and notes of 1989 issue |
1988-1989 |
| 2 | 99 | UI Academic Regalia |
undated |
| 2 | 100 | 1987 and 1988 Commencement |
1987-1988 |
| 2 | 101 | 1986 Commencement and notes on 1987 |
1986-1987 |
| 2 | 102 | Copy for 1984 Commencement Program |
1984 |
| 2 | 103 | Commencement Programs |
1982-1987 |
| 2 | 104 | Catalogues Specs, Bids |
1992-1993 |
| 2 | 105 | 1991 General Catalog Bids and Copy of Register |
1991 |
| 2 | 106 | 1990 Catalogs |
1989-1990 |
| 2 | 107 | University of Idaho Bulletins |
undated |
| 2 | 108 | General Catalog 1987 (Nov. 1986 prep.) |
1986-1987 |
| 2 | 109 | 1988-1989 Graduate Catalog |
1988-1989 |
| 2 | 110 | General Catalog 1989-90-91 |
1989-1991 |
| 2 | 111 | Centennial Catalog Cover |
undated |
| 2 | 112 | Silver and Gold Day Originals |
undated |
| 2 | 113 | [Pmt] Art Ad Bldgs and Logos |
undated |
| 2 | 114 | 90th Year Anniversary |
undated |
| 2 | 115 | Centennial Logo |
undated |
| 2 | 116 | Centennial Logo Originals |
1985-1989 |
| 2 | 117 | Notes and Correspondence |
1970 |
| 2 | 118 | Development - "Case for U of I" Artwork by Leo Ames |
undated |
| 2 | 119 | 1980 Fall - Sandpoint Bonner Co. Fair Experience |
1980 |
| 2 | 120 | Foundation Annual Report |
1977 |
| 2 | 121 | Computer Info - Consumer Reports |
undated |
| 2 | 122 | ICE/UI Agreement, Vandal Booster/Weston Agreement |
undated |
| 2 | 123 | UI Register Photos Halftone Screens |
undated |
| 2 | 124 | Corporate Identity Folders |
undated |
| 2 | 125 | Vandals Logo Correspondence |
undated |
| 2 | 126 | Kibbie-ASUI Activity Center Graphics communications |
undated |
| 3 | 127 | Pencil Portrait - Dean Kurt Olsson Letters and Sciences |
October 1991 |
| 3 | 128 | Boyd Martin Sketch |
25 February 1991 |
| 3 | 129 | Portrait Sketch: Jim Lyle, Sid Duncombe, Whitehead. By Leo Ames |
November 1994 |
| 3 | 130 | Graue Sketch copies |
undated |
| 3 | 131 | Allan Shepard Sketches |
undated |
| 3 | 132 | Harry Peterson VP for University Relations and Development, art by Leo Ames |
undated |
| 3 | 133 | Artwork: Forest things to use as needed, pen and ink by Lorraine Ashland |
undated |
| 3 | 134 | Old Notes - meetings, Intr. Of Vandal Logo |
undated |
| 3 | 135 | MBO- Management by Objectives |
undated |
| 3 | 136 | CASE |
undated |
| 3 | 137 | Correspondence |
1977 |
| 3 | 138 | Calligraphy |
undated |
| 3 | 139 | Publications Board Adenda |
3 February 1987 |
| 3 | 140 | General Publications Costs in 1980s |
1985-1986 |
| 3 | 141 | HB#383 Response Competition |
27 January 1986 |
| 3 | 142 | Photo Services prices |
1994 |
| 3 | 143 | UI Foundation Top Donor Award |
undated |
| 3 | 144 | University Relations - Statements of History Directors |
undated |
| 3 | 145 | Affirmative Action Statement |
undated |
| 3 | 146 | UI Description |
undated |
| 3 | 147 | General Info |
undated |
| 3 | 148 | UI History |
undated |
| 3 | 149 | General Info |
1968 |
| 3 | 150 | Printing Costs |
undated |
| 3 | 151 | Bulletin # |
undated |
| 3 | 152 | Centennial |
undated |
| 3 | 153 | Presentation/Conference Folders |
undated |
| 3 | 154 | Lapel Name Tags |
undated |
| 3 | 155 | Travel - 1986 UCDA Conference, San Diego |
20-25 September 1986 |
| 3 | 156 | Alumni Calendar - established 5/88 |
May 1988 |
| 3 | 157 | Boeing |
undated |
| 3 | 158 | Context Specs |
1975-1977 |
| 3 | 159 | Idaho the University Magazine - bids for 1991-92 Fiscal Year - 4 issues |
16 September 1991 |
| 3 | 160 | President's Annual Report 1987 |
1987 |
| 3 | 161 | Viewbook |
1988 |
| 3 | 162 | John Grenzebach |
1990 |
| 3 | 163 | Samples |
undated |
| 3 | 164 | Estimates |
undated |
| 3 | 165 | Job Schedules and Descriptions |
undated |
| 3 | 166 | Idaho Register |
undated |
| 3 | 167 | September Negative Prices 1985 and Trade Customs |
undated |
| 3 | 168 | Color Separation Negative Suppliers |
undated |
| 3 | 169 | Syms York Co. Smaples from 5-color press |
undated |
| 3 | 170 | Chemistry |
undated |
| 3 | 171 | Misc. Price Estimate Notes - 1980s |
1980s |
| 3 | 172 | Idaho Research Foundation Samples - Cover and Logo Art |
undated |
| 3 | 173 | Samples - APPA Conference, Designed by Leo Ames |
undated |
| 3 | 174 | Folder Materials and Viewbook Samples |
undated |
| 4 | 175 | Context |
undated |
| 4 | 176 | Annual Report Samples |
undated |
| 4 | 177 | Annual Report Samples |
undated |
| 4 | 178 | Building Dedication Programs - Swim Center, WHEB, Forestry |
undated |
| 4 | 179 | UI Publications Project Book |
1973-1976 |
| 4 | 180 | Corporate Identity Samples |
undated |
| 4 | 181 | Designs and Photography by Leo Ames |
undated |
| 4 | 182 | Centennial Logo - notes |
undated |
| 4 | 183 | Corporate Identity |
undated |
| 4 | 184 | Corporate Identity - Manuals, Samples |
undated |
| 4 | 185 | Logo Questions and Problems - letterheads, cards |
undated |
| 4 | 186 | 1986 Logo Licensing |
1986 |
| 4 | 187 | 1970s Position Description |
1970s |
| 4 | 188 | Library Associates |
undated |
| 4 | 189 | Corporate Identity - History Etc. Graphics Consultant O. Kern Devin |
undated |
| 4 | 190 | Specifications from Devin |
undated |
| 4 | 191 | Devin, Kern |
undated |
| 4 | 192 | Graphics |
undated |
| 4 | 193 | Project Descriptions |
1969-1972 |
| 4 | 194 | Typsetting Agreement with ASUI Reprographics |
1982 |
| 4 | 195 | University of Idaho Press - Catalogue |
1986 |
| 4 | 196 | James Graham Cooper Book - University Press of Idaho |
19 January 1981 |
| 4 | 197 | U Press Notes - Through the Narrows |
undated |
| 4 | 198 | University Press - Prospects and Promises - Cooper Book |
undated |
| 4 | 199 | University Press - Utah Activities for Students and Teachers |
undated |
| 4 | 200 | U. Press of Idaho "Mammals of Idaho" Estimate |
2 May 1980 |
| 4 | 201 | U. Press of Idaho Butterflies of PNW |
1980 |
| 4 | 202 | U. Press of Idaho "Toward the Sundown Side" |
November 1979 |
| 4 | 203 | Saxon House - U. Press of Idaho |
undated |
| 4 | 204 | U. Press of Idaho Mushrooms of Idaho and PNW |
8 November 1979 |
| 4 | 205 | Indians of Idaho - Reprint |
undated |
| 4 | 206 | Myths of Idaho Indians - IRF |
undated |
| 5 | 207 | Vandal Logo Designs |
undated |
| 5 | 208 | Corporate Identity Samples |
undated |
| 5 | 209 | Vandals Logo - clippings and press releases |
undated |
| 5 | 210 | Vandals Logo |
undated |
| 5 | 211 | Vandals Logo |
undated |
| 5 | 212 | Behrend's - Original Artwork, Vandals Logo |
undated |
| 5 | 213 | Vandals Logo - Original Artwork |
undated |
| 5 | 214 | Sports Logo |
undated |
| 5 | 215 | Vandals Logos |
undated |
| 6 | 216 | Athletics negatives/transparencies |
undated |
| 6 | 217 | Centennial Campaign photographs |
undated |
| 6 | 218 | Centennial-related Photos and samples |
undated |
| 6 | 219 | Photos of Speakers and Performers |
undated |
| 6 | 220 | Rick Semple Centennial Campaign Photos |
undated |
| 6 | 221 | 1983 Piano Bash photos |
1983 |
| 6 | 222 | Negatives and Contact Prints |
1983 |
| 6 | 223 | Black and White File Negatives and Contact Sheets |
undated |
| 6 | 224 | Photoservices Photographs |
undated |
| 6 | 225 | Slides, negatives, contact sheets |
undated |
| 6 | 226 | Photos, transparencies |
undated |
| 6 | 227 | Contact Sheets #309-621 |
undated |
| 6 | 228 | Negatives #4-305 |
undated |
| 6 | 229 | Centennial Commission Meeting |
undated |
| 6 | 230 | Centennial Promotional Material |
undated |
| 6 | 231 | Publications Department Stamp |
undated |
| 6 | 232 | Mousepad |
undated |
| 6 | 233 | Slides (see separate boxes at end of box) |
undated |
| 6 | 234 | Centennial Embossing Plates and die-cuts |
undated |
| 6 | 235 | Floppy Discs/Diskettes |
undated |
| 6 | 236 | Vandals Logo light string |
undated |
| 6 | 237 | Martin Luther King Jr. articles |
1986 |
| 6 | 238 | Robert F. Kennedy articles |
1986 |
Series 2: Oversized Materials, undatedReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 7 | Centennial designs
1 folder : Logo and photo posters, original artwork, drafts, mockups, transparencies, schedule for planning and releasing designs and publications, stationery
|
1987-1989 | |
| Folder | |||
| 8 | 1 | posters
1 folder : Poster topics include: Pound Lecture in the Humanities, photo posters of Administration building and campus birds-eye, Student Information Coordinator, summer session, centennial, Borah Symposium, Chemistry graduate programs
|
1989 and undated |
| 8 | 2 | posters
1 folder : Poster topics include: "You're a good man, Charlie Brown" Theatre performance, study tour to Europe, Borah Symosium, AIAW intercollegiate swimming and diving championships, MFA candidates, physical education for women, Tournament of the Vandals (homecoming), The 5th Dimension in concert, Johnny Rivers in concert, "Dances I Dance" concert, domestic student exchange program, Karin Hurdstrom fund for the Performing Arts Center benefit concert, rural women: a visual interpretation, UI faculty string trio, opera workshop, history of the keyboard - Sandra Hahn, Mike Lundstrom photographs - UI Museum, Richard Hahn and Sandra Hahn - lecture and recital, Tri-Service charity ball, Verdi's La Traviata, Pound Lecture in the Humanities
|
1971-1981 and undated |
| 8 | 3 | printing mockups
1 folder : annual report copy for financial section, administration, and Regents; printing mechanicals and layout mockups for UI Centennial Prospectus
|
1975-1989 |
| 8 | 4 | Athletics Vandal logo
1 folder : original artwork, drafts, mockups, transparencies, poster
|
1978-1990 |
| 9 | posters |
||
| 9 | MLK Jr. oversized materials |
1986 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- branding
- logos
Occupations
- Visual and Verbal Communication
Finding aid prepared by Amy Thompson; updated by Kelley Moulton.
2021, 2024
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