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Mark B. Calnon, Jr. collection, 1976-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Calnon, Jr., Mark Brooks, 1952-2013
- Title
- Mark B. Calnon, Jr. collection
- Dates
- 1976-2005 (inclusive)19762005
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- MG 564
- Summary
- Papers, correspondence, and University of Idaho materials kept by U of I alumni, Mark B. Calnon, Jr.
- 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 DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists of papers, correspondence,and memorabilia from Mark Brooks Calnon, Jr. The papers cover his times as a student and graduate student at the University of Idaho where he was member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. University papers include a copy of master's thesis and his master's diploma. Cards and correspondence included in the collection are from his year's at the University of Idaho as well as after.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Mark Brooks Calnon, Jr. was born on June 3, 1952 to Mark B. and Helen-Ann Calnon in Boise, Idaho. There he attended Meridian High School and after graduating enrolled at the University of Idaho. At U of I, Calnon was an active member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He completed his BS in Soil Science in 1975, and then his MS in Soil Science three years later. His professional career led him to work at Nu Chem as the District Manager for twenty or so years. Mark B. Calnon, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2013 in Moscow, Idaho.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
These materials were brought to Special Collections and Archives by JAMM professor Denise Bennett in September 2018.
Bibliography
"Mark Brooks Calnon Jr." 2013. The Spokane Review. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/spokesman/name/mark-calnon-obituary?id=24241093.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Kappa Sigma materialsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Gamma-Theta Chapter |
1975-1990 |
| 1 | 2 | Kappa Sigma Centennial |
2005 |
| 1 | 3 | Kappa Sigma Alumni Directory |
1979 |
| 1 | 4 | Bononia Docet for Kappa Sigma |
1967 |
| object | |||
| 2 | 1 | Kappa Sigma Centennial Coin |
2005 |
| 2 | 2 | Kappa Sigma Alumni Association pin |
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| 2 | 3 | Kappa Sigma Gamma-Theta Chapter glass beer stein |
2005 |
| 2 | 4 | Kappa Sigma Fraternity paddle |
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| 2 | 5-6 | Fraternity paddles |
Series II. Washington FreemasonsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | object | ||
| 2 | 7 | Washington Freemasons pin |
|
| 2 | 8 | Washington Monitor and Freemasons Guide (book) |
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| 2 | 9 | White Initiation Apron Presented by Waverly Lodge No. 231, F. & A. M. to Mark B. Calnon, Jr.
|
03 December 1992 |
Series III. PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 3 | 5 | University of Idaho materials Includes a Vandal football ticket and materials about Soil Science.
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| 3 | 6 | Effects of Reduced Tillage on the Availability of Nitrogen for the Growth of Winter Wheat (Thesis) Prepared and written by Mark B. Calnon, Jr.
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1978 |
| 3 | 7 | University of Idaho Masters in Soil Science diploma |
20 May 1978 |
| 3 | 8 | Cards and Letters |
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| 3 | 9 | Curriculum Vitae |
1980 |
| 3 | 10 | Newspaper Clippings Includes some from the Argonaut.
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| 3 | 11 | Miscellaneous Includes a notepad, business cards, Mountain Lakes of Idaho (published by Idaho Fish & Game), A River Runners Guide to Idaho (published by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation), 1970 Meridian High School Yearbook, and some photographs with negatives.
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College students
- Alumni and alumnae
- College campuses
- College graduates
- Fraternal Organizations
- Soil scientists--Idaho
- Universities and colleges
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
2023
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