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John H. Botten Hardware and Furniture papers, 1892-1935
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Botten, John H., 1864-1936
- Title
- John H. Botten Hardware and Furniture papers
- Dates
- 1892-1935 (inclusive)18921935
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 033
- Summary
- A collection of select ledgers, papers, inventory, and checks of John H. Botten, of the Botten Hardware Company, from 1892 to 1935.
- 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
Homesteaded in 1885, Troy (which it would later become known as), exists as a small community nestled in Latah County. The Botten Hardware Company, ran by one John H. Botten, was founded in 1901. Later, in 1909, Botten would construct the Botten Building to house his business, now a part of the Troy Downtown Historic District. The Botten Building would be bought in 1937 by one Henry Kaaen, who would continue to use the space as a hardware store.
John H. Botten was born around 1864 in Norway. He was married to Julia Siverson in 1898 in Troy, Idaho. Botten died 20 May 1936. He worked as a blacksmith in Troy as well as running hardware store.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The contents of the collection include six ledgers ranging from 1901 to 1933, as well as tax statements, inventory notes, checks, and personal effects of John H. Botten.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
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
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series 1:Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | object | ||
| 1 | 1 | Ledger 1
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1901-1906.
|
1901-1906 |
| 1 | 2 | 1: Ledger 2
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1907-1909.
|
1907-1909 |
| 1 | 3 | Ledger 3
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1910-19016.
|
1910-1916 |
| 1 | 4 | Ledger 4
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1923-1924.
|
1923-1924 |
| 1 | 5 | Ledger 5
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1925-1926.
|
1925-1926 |
| 1 | 6 | Ledger 6
1 items : Ledger relating to the business of the Botten Hardware Company, 1932-1933.
|
1932-1933 |
| Folder | |||
| 1 | 7 | Inventory and Checks
2 items : Inventory listing from 1927 and check register from 1932 to 1935.
|
1927-1935 |
| 1 | 8 | John H. Botten Personal Papers
7 items : A collection of tax statements and personal papers of John H. Botten.
|
1892-1934 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business records
- Hardware stores
Geographical Names
- Latah County, Idaho
Finding aid prepared by Knox Carter.
2024
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