Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook

Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook, 1892-1940

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Swofford, Hattie M.
Title: Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook
Dates: 1892-1940 (inclusive)
18921940
Quantity: 2 feet of linear shelf space, (1 box)
Collection Number: Cage 698 (collection)
Summary: This collection consists of a single item: a carved wood scrapbook recording the history of the Mountain Home School in Latah County, Idaho, 1892-1940.
Repository: Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions: This collection is open and available for research use.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Mountain Home School District Number 1, located in Latah County, Idaho, was organized in 1890 with J. W. Haynes active in laying out the boundaries. The school's first session was held in 1892. In 1907 a new school building was constructed.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection consists of a single item: a carved wood scrapbook recording the history of the Mountain Home School in Latah County, Idaho, 1892-1940. According to information included in the scrapbook, "This school is located 15 miles East of Garfield, Wash. and 8 miles north of Potlatch, Idaho in Latah County Idaho." The scrapbook includes photographs, newspaper clippings, manuscript and typewritten notes, chronologies, and lists of pupils and teachers. The materials were assembled by Hattie M. Swofford, a former teacher at Mountain Home School in circa 1940. The scrapbook is enclosed in a carved wood cover depicting the school building.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Preferred Citation

Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook, 1892-1940

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to Washington State University Libraries by Hattie M. Swofford.

Processing Note

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Education, Elementary -- Idaho -- Latah County

Personal Names

Swofford, Hattie M. (creator)

Corporate Names

Mountain Home School -- Idaho -- Latah County

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