First U of I Cloned Mule Race, 2003-2006
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- First U of I Cloned Mule Race
- Dates
- 2003-2006 (inclusive)20032006
- Quantity
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.25 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MG 5863
- Summary
- Photographs and negatives from Idaho Gem's first cloned mule race. As well as a press release about the race.
- 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
Content Description
Images from Winnemuca Nevada Races; negatives and color prints of the University of Idaho's first cloned mule Idaho Gem.
Historical Note
Idaho Gem was the first mule to be cloned and born healthy in 2003 by the University of Idaho. It won its first race in 2006. The race was the world's first appearnce by a cloned animal in a professional athletic competition. Gordon Woods was the cloning project lead and a U of I CALS professor of animal and veterinary science.
Use of the Collection
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 Information
Acquisition Information
Materials received from Gene Merrell, UI Associate Vice President for Economic Development upon retirement in 2016 (UA 2016-04).
Bibliography
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-mule-racing-led-mule-cloning-180963101/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2003/may/30/genetics.research https://www.science.org/content/article/cloned-mule-races-finish-line
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Images
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Description: 1st Clone Mule Race4 items : Photographs, negatives, and printed website page about the cloned mules.Dates: 2006Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Idaho Gem, Idaho Syringa, and Project Idaho researchers on campus7 negatives : 7 color negative stripsDates: 2003Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Cloning
- Idaho Gem mule
- Mules
- Racing
- University of Idaho
