A.T. Schenck papers, 1915-1940
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- A.T. Schenck papers
- Dates
- 1915-1940 (inclusive)19151940
1927-1929 (bulk)19271929 - Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- UG 39
- Summary
- This collection consists of papers kept by A.T. Schenck, project construction engineer, during the construction of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. The collection also includes photographs taken by Schenck of the gym's construction as well as pictures of other buildings on campus and the construction of Arrowrock Dam on the Boise River around 1915.
- 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
Content Description
This collection consists of papers kept by construction engineer A.T. Schenck during the building of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Included in the collection are correspondence between Schenck and the university, memos, daily field reports detailing construction progress and weather conditions and financial reports. This collection also includes photographs taken by Schenck of Memorial Gym's construction, other UI campus buildings and several photos of the construction of Arrowrock Dam on the Boise River.
Historical Note
Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus was constructed to honor soldiers from the university as well as throughout the state of Idaho who lost their lives during World War I. The building was designed by David C. Lang, University Architect and head of the Department of Architecture. He was assisted by Theodore Pritchard. Memorial Gym was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Photographs taken by A.T. Schenck of the construction of Memorial Gym, other buildings on the UI campus and construction of Arrowrock Dam were purchased by Special Collections and Archives, head Terry Abraham in 1989 from an historic photo and ephemera dealer located in Seattle, Washington.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series 1: Papers and Correspondence
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Description: Correspondence, Memos, etc109 itemsDates: 1927-1928Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Correspondence, Memos, etc102 itemsDates: 1928-1929Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Daily Field Reports114 items : bw photographs of Memorial Gym ConstructionDates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Daily Field Reports130 itemsDates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Daily Field Reports, 1928-1929101 itemsDates: 1928-1929Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Financial Reports, 1928-192989 itemsDates: 1928-1929Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Photographs65 items : Memorial Gym construction photos; Administration Building; MacLean Field; back of each photo notated and dated; Science Hall gutters; Lindley Hall footing; Students with breathing equipment; exhibits featuring university colleges; Arrowrock Dam construction photosDates: 1915-1940Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Construction projects
- Correspondence
