NTDUG39 Guide to the A.T. Schenck papers. 1915-1940 Schenck, A.T., papers Finding aid prepared by Darcie Reidner University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives 2018
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-10-24. English Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives A.T. Schenck papers UG 39 0.5 linear feet 1915-1940 1927-1929 This collection consists of papers kept by A.T. Schenck, project construction engineer, during the construction of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. The collection also includes photographs taken by Schenck of the gym's construction as well as pictures of other buildings on campus and the construction of Arrowrock Dam on the Boise River around 1915. English

This collection consists of papers kept by construction engineer A.T. Schenck during the building of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Included in the collection are correspondence between Schenck and the university, memos, daily field reports detailing construction progress and weather conditions and financial reports. This collection also includes photographs taken by Schenck of Memorial Gym's construction, other UI campus buildings and several photos of the construction of Arrowrock Dam on the Boise River.

Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus was constructed to honor soldiers from the university as well as throughout the state of Idaho who lost their lives during World War I. The building was designed by David C. Lang, University Architect and head of the Department of Architecture. He was assisted by Theodore Pritchard. Memorial Gym was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.

Collection is open for research.

Photographs taken by A.T. Schenck of the construction of Memorial Gym, other buildings on the UI campus and construction of Arrowrock Dam were purchased by Special Collections and Archives, head Terry Abraham in 1989 from an historic photo and ephemera dealer located in Seattle, Washington.

 Construction projects Correspondence Colleges and Universities Photographs Series 1: Papers and Correspondence Correspondence, Memos, etc 109 items 1927-1928 1 1 Correspondence, Memos, etc 102 items 1928-1929 1 2 Daily Field Reports 114 items bw photographs of Memorial Gym Construction 1928 1 3 Daily Field Reports 130 items 1928 1 4 Daily Field Reports, 1928-1929 101 items 1928-1929 1 5 Financial Reports, 1928-1929 89 items 1928-1929 1 6 Photographs 65 items Memorial Gym construction photos; Administration Building; MacLean Field; back of each photo notated and dated; Science Hall gutters; Lindley Hall footing; Students with breathing equipment; exhibits featuring university colleges; Arrowrock Dam construction photos 1915-1940 1 7