Richard C. Renstrom Papers, 1963-2001
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Richard C. Renstrom Papers
- Dates
- 1963-2001 (inclusive)19632001
- Quantity
- 9 linear feet, (16 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSS 203
- Summary
- The collection contains approximately 800 issues of American and foreign motorcycle magazines containing articles and photos by Renstrom about motorcycles and the history of motorcycling; together with biographical information about Renstrom and several articles he wrote about the Idaho outdoors and wildlife.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided, in part, by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Biographical Note
Born in 1935, Richard C. Renstrom was a resident of Caldwell, Idaho, and a graduate of Boise High School and Boise Junior College. He married Betty Chambers of Ashton in 1956 and they had four children: Catherine, Patricia, Brian John, and Mary Frances.
Renstrom began part time writing in 1962 when he was employed by the Idaho Department of Employment in Caldwell. He served as Director of Tourism Development for the Idaho Department of Commerce from 1969-1971, and then as Director of the Youth Service Bureau of Boise, Inc. from 1971-1972. He became full time writer in 1972. In 1968, he was awarded Outstanding State Employee by Idaho's governor.
In 1967, Governor Robert E. Smylie appointed him to the first Idaho Arts Commission to represent creative writing. He served as President of the Idaho Writer's League in 1967, received the Idaho Writer's League "Writer of the Year" award in 1968 and 1977. In 1977 he founded the Idaho Vintage Motorcycle Club.
Renstrom died on July 9, 2025, at the age of 90.
Content Description
The collection contains approximately 800 issues of American and foreign motorcycle magazines containing articles and photos by Renstrom about motorcycles and the history of motorcycling; together with biographical information about Renstrom and several articles he wrote about the Idaho outdoors and wildlife.
Books written by Renstrom are cataloged separately and available in Special Collection and Archives.
Forms part of the Idaho Writers Archive.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Richard C. Renstrom Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Biographical materialContainer: Box 1
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Description: Young Machine (Japan)Container: Box 1
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Description: MotorcyclistDates: 1963-1982Container: Box 1-3
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Description: Cycle WorldDates: 1965-1985Container: Box 3-5
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Description: CyclesportDates: 1968-1971Container: Box 5
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Description: Cycle GuideDates: 1968-1975Container: Box 5-6
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Description: Cycle IllustratedDates: 1969-1980Container: Box 6
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Description: MC Sport (Sweden)Dates: 1974Container: Box 7
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Description: MC-Nytt (Sweden)Dates: 1974-1982Container: Box 7
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Description: Motociclismo (Italy)Dates: 1974-1980Container: Box 7
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Description: Motor Cyclist (Italy)Dates: 1984Container: Box 7
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Description: Motor Sport (Netherlands)Dates: 1977Container: Box 7
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Description: Bike Book (Australia)Dates: 1975Container: Box 7
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Description: ChoppersDates: 1977-1978Container: Box 8
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Description: CycleDates: 1966-1974Container: Box 8
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Description: Motorcycle WorldDates: 1969-1978Container: Box 8-9
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Description: Classic Bike (England)Dates: 1979-1983Container: Box 9
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Description: Classic Motorcycle (England)Dates: 1983-1985Container: Box 9
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Description: Motorcycle (England)Dates: 1965-1967Container: Box 10
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Description: Two Wheels (Australia)Dates: 1977-1989Container: Box 10
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Description: Common Sense Tips for Safe Sportcycling by Jim Jingu and Don GatelyDates: 1967Container: Box 10
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Description: Big BikeDates: 1977Container: Box 10
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Description: Dirt CycleDates: 1975-1976Container: Box 10
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Description: Modern CycleDates: 1966Container: Box 10
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Description: Motorcycle Dealers NewsDates: 1965Container: Box 10
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Description: Motorcycle Sport BookDates: 1966Container: Box 10
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Description: Performance CycleDates: 1971Container: Box 11
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Description: Special ChoppersDates: 1978Container: Box 11
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Description: Street ChoppersDates: 1981Container: Box 11
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Description: SupercycleDates: 1970-1973Container: Box 11
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Description: Antique MotorcycleDates: 1979-1981Container: Box 11
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Description: Walneck's Classic Cycle-TraderDates: 1993-2001Container: Box 11
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Description: CarsDates: 1965-1981Container: Box 11-12
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Description: Four Wheel and Off RoadDates: 1979Container: Box 12
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Description: Motor TrendDates: 1974Container: Box 12
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Description: Off-RoadDates: 1977Container: Box 12
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Description: Pickup, Van and 4WDDates: 1971-1973Container: Box 12
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Description: Speed and CustomDates: 1965-1966Container: Box 12
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Description: Speed and SupercarDates: 1967-1969Container: Box 12
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Description: Sports Car GraphicDates: 1968Container: Box 12
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Description: Chevy ActionDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 13
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Description: Super ChevyDates: 1979Container: Box 13
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Description: Dune BuggiesDates: 1969Container: Box 13
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Description: Four WheelerDates: 1975-1983Container: Box 14
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Description: Van PowerDates: 1976Container: Box 14
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Description: Hot RodDates: 1965-1967Container: Box 14
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Description: Race PreviewDates: 1973Container: Box 14
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Description: Rod ActionDates: 1978Container: Box 14
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Description: Rod PowerDates: 1967Container: Box 14
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Description: Rodder and Super StockDates: 1965-1974Container: Box 14
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Description: Rods and Street MachinesDates: 1981Container: Box 15
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Description: Stock Car RacingDates: 1975Container: Box 15
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Description: Super Stock and DragDates: 1978-1979Container: Box 15
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Description: Auto Magazin (Switzerland)Dates: 1975-1977Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Auto Motor and Sport (Germany)Dates: 1973-1981Container: Box 15
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Description: IMS (Sweden)Dates: 1978Container: Box 15
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Description: Motor (England)Dates: 1973-1981Container: Box 15-16
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Description: Motor 77 (Sweden)Dates: 1977Container: Box 16
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Description: Motor Sport (Sweden)Dates: 1979-1980Container: Box 16
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Description: Sports Auto (France)Dates: 1975Container: Box 16
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Description: Start and Speed (Sweden)Dates: 1974-1982Container: Box 16-17
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Description: Treads (Australia)Dates: 1977-1978Container: Box 15
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Description: Automobile Review (Switzerland)Dates: 1976Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Cycle News (Australia)Dates: 1973-1974Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Motor Cycle Weekly (England)Dates: 1973-1974Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Australian Motorcycle ActionDates: 1973-1975Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Motorcycle News (Australia)Dates: 1973-1979Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Popular Motorcycling (Australia)
became Motorcycle Action
Dates: 1973Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1 -
Description: Idaho Farmer-StockmanDates: 1973Container: Oversize drawers 9034, Drawer 1
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Description: Boise BusinessDates: 1970Container: Box 17
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Description: Field and StreamDates: 1966Container: Box 17
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Description: Hospital TopicsDates: 1967Container: Box 17
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Description: Idaho Fishing and Hunting GuideDates: 1969-1971Container: Box 17
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Description: Idaho Outdoor GuideDates: 1974Container: Box 17
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Description: Idaho Peace OfficerDates: 1979Container: Box 17
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Description: Incredible IdahoDates: 1969-1978Container: Box 17
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Description: Mechanix IllustratedDates: 1968Container: Box 17
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Description: Outdoor Sports LifeDates: 1970Container: Box 17
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Description: Popular Culture ExpositionDates: 1972Container: Box 18
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Description: The Atlantic MonthlyDates: 1964Container: Box 18
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Description: Sports AfieldDates: 1967Container: Box 18
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Description: The FreemanDates: 1974Container: Box 18
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Antique and classic motorcycles
- Authors, American
- Journalism
- Motorcycles
- Recreation
- Wildlife conservation
Personal Names
- Renstrom, Richard C.
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