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First U of I Cloned Mule Race, 2003-2006

Overview of the Collection

Title
First U of I Cloned Mule Race
Dates
2003-2006 (inclusive)
Quantity
.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
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

Images from Winnemuca Nevada Races; negatives and color prints of the University of Idaho's first cloned mule Idaho Gem.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series I: Images

    • Description: 1st Clone Mule Race
      4 items : Photographs, negatives, and printed website page about the cloned mules.
      Dates: 2006
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: Idaho Gem, Idaho Syringa, and Project Idaho researchers on campus
      7 negatives : 7 color negative strips
      Dates: 2003
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1

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Subject Terms

  • Cloning
  • Idaho Gem mule
  • Mules
  • Racing
  • University of Idaho
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