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A.T. Schenck papers, 1915-1940
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
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
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 NoteReturn to Top
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 InformationReturn to Top
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 CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1: Papers and CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Correspondence, Memos, etc 109 items
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1927-1928 |
| 1 | 2 | Correspondence, Memos, etc 102 items
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1928-1929 |
| 1 | 3 | Daily Field Reports
114 items : bw photographs of Memorial Gym Construction
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1928 |
| 1 | 4 | Daily Field Reports 130 items
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1928 |
| 1 | 5 | Daily Field Reports, 1928-1929 101 items
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1928-1929 |
| 1 | 6 | Financial Reports, 1928-1929 89 items
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1928-1929 |
| 1 | 7 | Photographs
65 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 photos
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1915-1940 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Construction projects
- Correspondence
Finding aid prepared by Darcie Reidner
2018
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