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Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews, 1992-2004
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Merrell, Carolynne
- Title
- Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews
- Dates
- 1992-2004 (inclusive)19902004
- Quantity
- 3 folder
- Collection Number
- MG 5783
- Summary
- Transcripts and cassettes of oral histories conducted by Carolynne Merrell from residents of Hells Canyon.
- 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
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Carolynne L. Merrell is an archaeologist and rock art specialist living in Moscow, Idaho. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Masters of Science in Anthropology in 2006. Owner of an archaeological consulting and contracting business, Archaeographics, she has worked with the Bureau of Land Management, the National Parks Service, and the National Forest Service. Beyond her work as an archaeological consultant Merrell also conducts interviews relating to local history and ethnographic research.
It is believed that the oral histories found in this collection were conducted, in part, as part of a project Merrell worked on for Idaho Power in 2004. She conducted interviews with early residents of Hells Canyon for this project.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Materials in the collection contains the transcripts and audio cassette recordings of oral history interviews conducted by Carolynne Merrell between 1992 to 2004, with the bulk being between 2002 to 2004. Those interviewed include Elmer Earl, Douglas Tippett, Ace Barton, Helen Beard, Chuck Wilson, and Dennis Brown. The interviews pertain to the history of Hells Canyon, and most notably cover the areas: Captain John Creek, Dug Bar, and Saddle Creek.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews, MG 5783, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Oral Histories Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | ||
| 1 | Interview Transcripts
Interviews:
Elmer Earl, 5 October 1992;
Douglas Tippett, 21 August 2002;
Ace Barton, 15 November, 2003 (Also present: Tiny Barton, Gene Merrell);
Helen Beard, 31 March 2004;
Chuck Wilson, 7 May 2004 (Also present: Nell Wilson)
|
1992-2004 |
| 2 | Cassette Tapes
Interviews:
Elmer Earl, Tape I, 5 October 1992;
Elmer Earl, Tape II, undated;
Doug Tippett on Dug Bar, 21 August 2002;
Ace Barton Original, 15 November 2003;
Helen Beard, Idaho Power, Hells Canyon, 31 March 2004;
Dennis Brown, nephew of Birdie Brown, 7 May 2004
|
1992-2004 |
| 3 | Floppy Disks
Elmer Earl Interview, 5 October 1992;
Ace Barton, 15 November 2003;
Chuck Wilson, 7 May 2004;
Helen Beard and Doug Tippett, undated
|
1992-2004 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Anthropology
- Local history
- Oral History
Personal Names
- Barton, Ace, 1925-
- Beard, Helen
- Brown, Dennis
- Earl, Elmer
- Tippett, Douglas
- Wilson, Chuck
Geographical Names
- Hells Canyon (Idaho and Or.)
- Idaho
Finding aid prepared by Courtney Berge
2020
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
