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Gem of the Mountains photograph collection, 1948-1968

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Idaho
Title
Gem of the Mountains photograph collection
Dates
1948-1968 (inclusive)
Quantity
13.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
PG 101
Summary
Negatives and prints of photographs taken for the Gem of the Mountains yearbook.
Repository
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

Collection is open for research.

Languages
English
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Content Description

Primarily negatives, some with corresponding prints, of photographs taken for the Gem of the Mountains yearbook. Includes student groups, social activites, athletics events, students, faculty and staff, and university events.

This collection is made up of at least three separate donations. Special Collections staff organized the photos by year then approximately alphabetical by subject. Items for each date/topic were housed in archival envelopes, then numbered by Special Collections staff. Despite also being organized by type, many numbered envelopes contain both prints and negatives.

Donors include Philip Schnell, who worked as photographer, contributor and editor on the 1947-1950 Gem of the Mountains yearbooks, Richard Law who purchased the images for $1 at Harry Johansen's garage sale, and through an unknown donation that was found in the Special Collections stacks.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

Alternative Forms Available

Collection is in the process of being digitized. Digital collection can be found here: https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/gemphotos/.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Materials were received in 1989 (UA 1989-36 and UA 1989-41) and 2000 (UA 2000-06).

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • College students
  • College campuses
  • Student newspapers and periodicals
  • University of Idaho
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