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Theodore Yocom Collection, 1890-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Theodore Yocom Collection
- Dates
- 1890-1990 (bulk)18901990
- Quantity
- 7 cubic feet, (9 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MG 666
- Summary
- Correspondence, photographs, and ephemera of Theodore Yocom and his family's history.
- 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. Some materials marked as "Restricted" require permission from Special Collections.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Theodore "Ted" Yocom was born on August 28, 1920 in Illinois to his parents Mabel Leach Yocom and George Yocom. Theodore had two brothers, Carl and Robert (Bobby). Yocom served in the Civilian Conservation Corp in Idaho and also served in the Army's Enlisted Reserve Corp on the European Front during World War II. He received all five battle stars of the First Army, including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He graduated from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors in 1949, and also earned a degree from Georgetown School of Foreign Service in 1941. Theodore Yocom passed away on September 21, 2013.
George and Mabel Yocom were the parents of Theodore (1920), Carl (1922), and Bobby (1926). Mary Leach was Mabel Yocom's mother, and Minnie Leach was Mabel's late sister.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection contains correspondence of the Yocom family from the 1890s to the 1990s. The correspondence includes that of his mother, Mabel, with other members of the family; correspondence between Carl and other members of the family; and Theodore with members of the family, including letters written back and forth during his service in WWII. The collection also contains materials from Theodore Yocom's life including University of Idaho ephemera, scrapbooks from his service in the Army during WWII, and photographs of family members. A majority of the correspondence includes that between Mabel, Carl, and Theodore in mixed variations.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Materials in this collection may contain images, language, or other content that may be offensive or disturbing. These materials are a product of a time and place in history and should be viewed within their historical context. To maintain historical accuracy, the materials appear as they were originally created to serve as historical evidence of the social mindsets, occurrences, behaviors, and norms of their time. They do not reflect the current views of the University of Idaho. For more information about how we treat materials with offensive or disturbing content, please see the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The donation was received in two large cardboard boxes, with bundles of correspondence wrapped in either twine or rubber bands. When there was not a clear association between correspondence, archivists organized and arranged correspondence according to recipient or subject matter, in chronological order. Some folders are labeled with just one individual who was both the recipient and sender, in order to follow conversations through time and to maintain the original order. Correspondence was not removed from letters, except when excessive damage necessitated the removal of materials from the envelopes.
Photographs were arranged chronologically, when appropriate and possible. Some correspondence and materials were separated and put under restriction due to content and subject matter.
Some materials were discarded due to excessive mold and rodent damage. Duplicates and previously digitized materials were also discarded.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: CorrespondenceReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sub-series I: Family Correspondence |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Minnie Leach and Mabel Leach (Yocom)
23 items : Letters between Minnie Leach and Mabel Leach (Yocom). Includes some information about Minnie.
|
1910-1925 |
| 1 | 2 | George (Recipient)
2 items : Letters received by George Yocom.
|
1916 |
| 1 | 3 | Mabel (Recipient)
25 items : Letters received by Mabel Leach (Yocom).
|
1916-1918 |
| 1 | 4 | Mabel (Recipient)
14 items : Letters received by Mabel Leach (Yocom).
|
1919-1920 |
| 1 | 5 | Mabel (Recipient)
20 items : Letters received by Mabel Leach (Yocom).
|
1921-1922 |
| 1 | 6 | Mabel (Recipient)
10 items : Letters received by Mabel Leach (Yocom).
|
1925-1928 |
| 1 | 7 | Mabel Yocom and Mary Leach
14 items : Letters between Mabel Yocom and Mary Leach.
|
1930 |
| 1 | 8 | George
2 items : Letters sent and received by George Yocom.
|
1931 |
| 1 | 9 | Mabel (Recipient)
15 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1931-1933 |
| 1 | 10 | Mabel and Carl
2 items : Letters between Carl and Mabel.
|
1933 |
| 1 | 11 | Mabel (Sender)
23 items : Letters sent by Mabel Yocom.
|
1933-1935 |
| 1 | 12 | Mabel (Recipient)
14 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1934 |
| 1 | 13 | Bobby and others
3 items : Letters regarding Bobby and other members of the Yocom family.
|
1934 |
| 1 | 14 | Mabel
3 items : Letters sent and received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1934-1935 |
| 1 | 15 | Mabel (Recipient)
3 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1935 |
| 1 | 16 | Carl (Recipient)
10 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters received by Carl from Mabel.
|
1935 |
| 1 | 17 | Mary Leach (Recipient)
17 items : Letters received by Mary Leach that were sent by Mabel Yocom.
|
1935-1938 |
| 1 | 18 | Mabel (Recipient)
24 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1936 |
| 1 | 19 | Mabel
21 items : Letters to and from Mabel Yocom.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 20 | George and Mabel (Recipients)
21 items : Letters received by George and Mabel.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 21 | Mabel, George (I)
9 items : Letters between George and Mabel.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 22 | Mabel, George (II)
25 items : Letters between George and Mabel.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 23 | Mary Leach (Sender)
17 items : Letters sent by Mary Leach.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 24 | 1937 Bundle
10 items : Letters found in a miscellaneous bundle from 1937.
|
1937 |
| 1 | 25 | Mabel
25 items : Letters sent and received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1938 |
| 1 | 26 | Mary Leach (Recipient)
5 items : Letters received by Mary Leach.
|
1938 |
| 1 | 27 | Mabel, George
25 items : Letters between George and Mabel.
|
1938 |
| 1 | 28 | Mabel (Sender)
4 items : Letters sent by Mabel to Carl and Mary Leach.
|
1939 |
| 1 | 29 | Mabel
8 items : Letters sent and received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1939 |
| 1 | 30 | Geroge, Mabel
21 items : Letters sent and received by Mabel and George Yocom.
|
1940 |
| 1 | 31 | Mabel to Carl and Theodore
4 items : Letters sent by Mabel to Carl and Theodore Yocom.
|
1940 |
| 2 | 32 | Bobby - Hospital
33 items : **RESTRICTED** Correspondence and materials regarding "Bobby's" stay at the hospital.
|
1940-1942 |
| 2 | 33 | Mabel (Recipient)
10 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1941 |
| 2 | 34 | Theodore (University of Idaho)
11 items : Letters received and sent to Theodore during his time at the University of Idaho.
|
1941-1942 |
| 2 | 35 | Mabel (Recipient)
40 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1942 |
| 2 | 36 | Carl, Mabel
12 items : Letters between Carl and Mabel.
|
1942 |
| 2 | 37 | George (Recipient)
3 items : Letters received by George Yocom.
|
1942 |
| 2 | 38 | Carl
2 items : Letters received and sent by Carl Yocom.
|
1942 |
| 2 | 39 | Mabel (Recipient) (I)
45 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1943 |
| 2 | 40 | Mabel (Recipient) (II)
19 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1943 |
| 2 | 41 | Mabel (Recipient) (III)
4 items : Letters received by Mabel from Theodore regarding his time in boot camp for the army during World War II.
|
1943 |
| 2 | 42 | George, Mabel, Bobby
13 items : Letters between George, Mabel, and Bobby.
|
1943 |
| 2 | 43 | Carl, George (Recipient)
24 items : Letters addressed to both Carl and George.
|
1943 |
| 2 | 44 | Carl, "Mickie"
8 items : Letters between Carl and a person with the pen name "Mickie".
|
1943 |
| 2 | 45 | Carl (Recipient) and Materials
50 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters addressed to Carl and materials regarding a lawyer and lawsuit.
|
1944 |
| 2 | 46 | Carl, Mabel
30 items : Letters between Carl and Mabel.
|
1944 |
| 2 | 47 | Mabel (Recipient) (I)
15 items : Letters received by Mabel about Bobby living away from her.
|
1944 |
| 2 | 48 | Mabel (Recipient) (II)
34 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1944 |
| 2 | 49 | Mabel, Carl (I)
20 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters to and from Mabel Yocom regarding Carl.
|
1944-1945 |
| 2 | 50 | Mabel, Carl (II)
25 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters between Mabel and Carl.
|
1944-1945 |
| 2 | 51 | Carl (Recipient)
50 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters received by Carl.
|
1944-1945 |
| 2 | 52 | Carl (Recipient)
50 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters received by Carl.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 53 | Mabel
50 items : Letters received and sent by Mabel Yocom.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 54 | Carl, Mabel
42 items : **RESTRICTED** Letters between Mabel and Carl, and others.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 55 | Mabel, Bobby
22 items : Letters between Mabel and Bobby.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 56 | Carl
11 items : Letters received by Carl from Mary Leach.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 57 | Mabel, Mary
25 items : Letters between Mabel Yocom and Mary Leach.
|
1945 |
| 3 | 58 | Mabel, Bobby
9 items : Letters between Mabel and Bobby.
|
1946 |
| 3 | 59 | Mabel (Recipient)
65 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1946 |
| 3 | 60 | Mabel (Recipient)
40 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1947 |
| 3 | 61 | George, Carl (Recipient)
15 items : Letters received by George and Carl.
|
1947 |
| 3 | 62 | Mary Leach (Recipient)
5 items : Letters received by Mary Leach.
|
1947 |
| 3 | 63 | Mabel (Sender)
3 items : Letters sent by Mabel Yocom.
|
1949 |
| 3 | 64 | Geroge (Recipient)
25 items : **RESTRICTED**Letters received by George from a lawyer.
|
1950-1955 |
| 3 | 65 | Mabel (Recipient)
35 items : Letters received by Mabel Yocom.
|
1952 |
| 3 | 66 | Mabel, Theodore
10 items : Letters between Mabel and Theodore.
|
1952 |
| 3 | 67 | Mabel, Bobby
13 items : Letters between Mabel and Bobby's family.
|
1952 |
| 3 | 68 | Mabel, Carl
20 items : Letters between Mabel and Carl.
|
1952 |
| 3 | 69 | Mabel, Theodore
16 items : Letters between Mabel and Theodore.
|
1953 |
| 3 | 70 | Mabel
17 items : Letters received and sent by Mabel Yocom.
|
1953 |
| 3 | 71 | Mabel (Recipient)
40 items : Letters received my Mabel from Bob and Leona (wife).
|
1953-1954 |
| 3 | 72 | Mabel, Theodore
40 items : Letters between Mabel and Theodore.
|
1953-1954 |
| 3 | 73 | Mabel, George
18 items : Letters between Mabel and George.
|
1954 |
| 3 | 74 | Carl (Recipient)
5 items : Letters received by Carl from Mabel.
|
1955 |
| 3 | 75 | Mabel (Recipient)
9 items : Letters received by Mabel.
|
1955 |
| 4 | 76 | Mabel (Recipient)
23 items : Letters received my Mabel from Bob and Leona (wife).
|
1955-1956 |
| 4 | 77 | Mabel, Mary Leach
45 items : Letters between Mabel and Mary Leach.
|
1955-1957 |
| 4 | 78 | Mabel, Theodore
60 items : Letters between Mabel and Theodore.
|
1955-1957 |
| 4 | 79 | Carl (Recipient)
14 items : Letters received by Carl.
|
1956 |
| 4 | 80 | Mabel (Recipient)
21 items : Letters received by Mabel.
|
1956 |
| 4 | 81 | Mabel, George (Recipient)
16 items : Letters received by George and Mabel.
|
1957 |
| 4 | 82 | Mabel (Recipient)
18 items : Letters received by Mabel from Bob and Leona (wife).
|
1957-1958 |
| 4 | 83 | Mabel, Mary Leach
27 items : Letters between Mabel and Mary Leach.
|
1958 |
| 4 | 84 | Mabel, George
15 items : Letters between Mabel and George.
|
1958 |
| 4 | 85 | Mabel (Recipient)
16 items : Letters received by Mabel.
|
1959 |
| 4 | 86 | Mabel, Mary Leach
77 items : Letters between Mabel and Mary Leach.
|
1959-1963 |
| 4 | 87 | Mabel (Recipient)
14 items : Letters received by Mabel from Bob and Leona (wife).
|
1959-1960 |
| 4 | 88 | Mabel, George (Recipient)
21 items : Letters received by Mabel and George.
|
1960 |
| 4 | 89 | Mabel, Theodore
58 items : Letters between Mabel and Theodore.
|
1960-1963 |
| 4 | 90 | Mabel, George (Recipient)
3 items : Letters received by Mabel and George.
|
1962 |
| 4 | 91 | Mabel, Judith
4 items : Letters between Mabel and Judith.
|
1963 |
| 4 | 92 | Mabel (Recipient)
4 items : Letters received by Mabel.
|
1963 |
| 4 | 93 | Mabel (Recipient)
7 items : Letters received by Mabel from the Leach family.
|
1964-1965 |
| 4 | 94 | Mabel (Recipient)
3 items : Letters received by Mabel.
|
1977 |
Sub-series II: Other Correspondence |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 4 | 95 | Henry W. Lanier
3 items : Letters received by Carl from Henry W. Lanier. Subjects: US Navy.
|
1944-1945 |
| 4 | 96 | Elma Yocom
20 items : Letters between the Yocom family and Elma Yocom.
|
1944-1947 |
| 4 | 97 | Miles Leach
8 items : Letters from Miles Leach during his time in the military during World War II and the postwar period.
|
1941-1947 |
| 4 | 98 | Mollie
9 items : Letters between the Yocom family and Mollie.
|
1943 |
| 4 | 99 | Neider Family
40 items : Letters between the Neider family and Mabel Yocom. The Neider family was extended family of the Leach (Mabel) family.
|
1953-1963 |
Sub-series II: Theodore Yocom - World War II |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 100 | Theodore - World War II (I)
20 items : Letters from Theodore during his service on the European Front during World War II.
|
1944 |
| 5 | 101 | Theodore - World War II (II)
45 items : Letters from Theodore during his service on the European Front during World War II.
|
1945 |
| 5 | 102 | Theodore to Mabel - World War II
60 items : Letters from Theodore during his service on the European Front during World War II.
|
1944-1946 |
Sub-series III: Miscellaneous |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 103 | Unknown Senders / Recipients
4 items : Letters from unknown senders and recipients.
|
undated |
| 5 | 104 | Holiday Cards
50 items : Holiday cards received by various members of the Yocom family.
|
undated |
| 5 | 105 | Undated Letters
19 items : Undated correspondence received or sent by the Yocom family.
|
undated |
| 5 | 106 | Post Card Collection
100 items : Post card collection of locations and places in the Pacific Northwest and the United States.
|
undated |
| 5 | 107 | Mailers
28 items : Mailers and advertisements.
|
undated |
| 5 | 108 | Correspondence - Newspaper Clippings
15 items : Newspaper clippings found outside of envelopes, but referenced in letters.
|
undated |
| 5 | 109 | Correspondence - Pamphlets
12 items : Pamphlets and advertisements found with correspondence.
|
undated |
Series II: PhotographsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 110 | Photographs (I)
70 items : Photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
1900-1925 |
| 5 | 111 | Photographs (II)
20 items : Photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
1925-1935 |
| 5 | 112 | Photographs (III)
33 items : Photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
1950-1959 |
| 5 | 113 | Photographs (IV)
60 items : Photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
1960-1969 |
| 5 | 114 | Photographs (V)
11 items : Oversized photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
undated |
| 5 | 115 | Photographs (VI)
8 items : Oversized photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
undated |
| 5 | 116 | Photographs (VII)
50 items : Photographs of the Yocom family and extended family.
|
undated |
Series III: Family DocumentsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sub-series I: Education |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 5 | 117 | Mabel - Education
13 items : **RESTRICTED** Documents related to Mabel's educatio.
|
1906-1944 |
| 5 | 118 | Mabel - Teaching
22 items : Documents related to Mabel's teaching certification.
|
1917-1946 |
| 5 | 119 | Bob - School
6 items : Documents and assignments related to Bob's education.
|
1941-1942 |
| 5 | 120 | Education - Yocom Family (I)
14 items : **RESTRICTED** Documents related to the Yocom family's education.
|
1930-1941 |
| 5 | 121 | Education - Yocom Family (II)
39 items : **RESTRICTED** Documents related to the Yocom family's education.
|
1922-1937 |
| 5 | 122 | Theodore - University of Idaho
9 items : Materials related to Theodore's graduation. File labeled "All of Ted's pictures or all of photos, snap-shots" in original acquisition.
|
1949 |
| 5 | 123 | Theodore - Graduate School
16 items : **RESTRICTED** Materials related to Theodore's applications to graduate schools.
|
1947-1949 |
Sub-series II: Restricted Family Documents |
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| Box | Folder | ||
| 6 | 124 | Theodore - Personal Papers
1 items : **RESTRICTED** Personal papers of Theodore.
|
1964 |
| 6 | 125 | Mabel - Correspondence
20 items : **RESTRICTED** Correspondence received by Mabel.
|
1953 |
| 6 | 126 | Bank Statements
23 items : **RESTRICTED** Bank statements for Mabel and family members.
|
undated |
| 6 | 127 | Mabel Yocom - Family Tree
8 items : **RESTRICTED** Family tree of Mabel Yocom.
|
undated |
| 6 | 128 | Carl - Personal Papers
2 items : **RESTRICTED** Personal papers of Carl Yocom.
|
1939-1940 |
| 6 | 129 | Family Documents
10 items : **RESTRICTED** Family documents of the Yocom family.
|
1917-1965 |
Series IV: Ephemera, Objects, and ScrapbooksReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | object | ||
| 7 | 130 | Diary
1 item : Diary of a Yocom family member, presumably Mabel Yocom.
|
1934 |
| 7 | 131 | Diary
1 item : Diary of Minnie Leach.
|
1893-1899 |
| 7 | 132 | Phi Gamma Delta Dance Card (I)
2 item : Phi Gamma Delta Norris Dinner pamphlets.
|
1948-1949 |
| 7 | 133 | Phi Gamma Delta Dance Card (II)
1 item : Purple booklet of Phi Gamma Delta's Pledge Dance.
|
undated |
| 7 | 134 | University of Idaho Dance Card
1 item : Leather booklet titled "Sophomore Class Buffet Supper and Dance"
|
1942 |
| 7 | 135 | Ridenbaugh Rhythms - Dance Card
1 item : Leather booklet titled "Ridenbaugh Rhythms" for a University of Idaho semi-formal.
|
1941 |
| 7 | 136 | University of Idaho Alumni Ephemera
1 item : Jewelry case of University of Idaho alumni ephemera. Includes cuff links and coin.
|
undated |
| 7 | 137 | Moccasin
1 item : Small, child-sized mocassin.
|
undated |
| 8 | 138 | Auxillary Shell Plaque - "Nuts"
1 item : World War II auxillary shell plaque with text reading "Nuts" and "Bastogne"; date Dec 1944.
|
1944 |
| 8 | 139 | Auxillary Shell Plaque
1 item : World War II auxillary shell plaque. Dated 1945.
|
1945 |
| 9 | 140 | Scrapbook I
1 item : Scrapbook titled "World War II 1943-1946: Ted Yocom".
|
1943-1946 |
| 9 | 141 | Scapbook II
1 item : Scrapbook of Theodore Yocom.
|
1938-1946 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Correspondence
- University of Idaho
- World War, 1939-1945
Personal Names
- Yocom, Joan, 1929-2024
- Yocom, Theodore William, 1920-2013
Finding aid prepared by Zoe Stave.
2025
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