Sheldon Z. and Vernice Thayer collection, 1932-1951
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Thayer, Sheldon Zadok, 1902-1988
- Title
- Sheldon Z. and Vernice Thayer collection
- Dates
- 1932-1951 (inclusive)19321951
- Quantity
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3 folders
- Collection Number
- MG 5792
- Summary
- Family and outdoor Idaho photos and letter.
- 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
Sheldon Z. Thayer worked for Idaho Power and opened a photo studio. This collection contains various photographs by Thayer, and he was known large black and white framed landscapes of Idaho.
Historical Note
Sheldon Zadok Thayer was born on July 10, 1902 in Toledo, Oregon. Oreta Vernice (Averil) Thayer was born on April 22, 1905 in Falls City, Oregon. After their marriage, they moved their young family to Hailey, Idaho around 1935. They family consisted of Sheldon Zadok Thayer, Oveta Vernice (Averil) Thayer, their son, Averill Thayer, and their daughters, Virginia Walta Thayer, Joan Walta Thayer, and Janice Thayer. It also included Sheldon's mother, Effie Crosno Thayer.
The family later moved to Hagerman, Idaho, where Sheldon worked for Idaho Power and opened a photo studio. He was known for large black and white framed landscapes of Idaho. Some were handcolored by Vernice and signed S. Z. Thayer. Sheldon died on July 22, 1988, while Vernice died on December 2, 1998.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Series I: Photographs
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Description: Soldier Mountain photos3 photographic prints : Soldier Mountain--Bird Creek Camp; Soldier Mountain - Shake Creek; Soldier Mountain- Shake Creek AreaDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 1
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Description: Stanley Lake photos3 photographic prints : Me fishing-Stanley Lake; Stanley Lake- MotherDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 2
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Description: Redwoods photos10 photographic printsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 3
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Description: Fairfield photos2 photographic prints : S.Z Thayer on the road to FairfieldDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 4
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Description: Ocean photos2 photographic printsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 5
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Description: Rock Creek photos3 photographic prints : Rock Creek Deer Hunt; packing Lary's deer out; Lary Skold Rock CreekDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 6
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Description: Alford Campings photos6 photographic prints : Camping with Alfords, ready to leave Summit Lake, Aug 1934; early morning shadows, Summit Lake, Aug 1934; early morning mist, Summit Lake, Aug 1934; Deschutes River near Tumalo, Aug 1934; Shadow Isle, Summit Lake, Aug 1934; Coral and Vernice, Summit Lake, Aug 1934Dates: Aug 1934Container: Box 1 , Object 7
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Description: Lime Creek photos3 photographic prints : Ready for hunting trip; Lime Creek; another old [?]Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 8
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Description: Selway photos4 photographic prints : Printed by The Camera Shop, Sun Valley, Idaho, Camp -Elk Summit Selway; Guard Station at Elk Summit, Selway; Foot Log - across Moose Creek, Selway; Camp on Moose Creek, SelwayDates: 14 - 15 October 1942Container: Box 1 , Object 9
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Description: Sun Valley photos15 photographic prints : Sun Valley Rodeo, There were 3 of these wagons and drawn by 20 horses; movie set rink; movie set hotel; top right Vernice Thayer cut out postcard; Sun Valley from Penny Mt., Thayer ; reindeer at Sun Valley; the Lodge The Ski Expert, Sheldon, advertising Sun Valley and he skied that way most of the afternoon; KC-5 Sun Valley Idaho from Bald Mountain; Sun Valley Lodge Mail Sled, Ketchum - Idaho, photo by Wyld, I am looking forward to my first copy of "Halsey Journal"! Wish you much success and lots of the [?} We are all well. Love Vernice T. Mr. C. V. Aneill & Alfred Brownsville OregonDates: July 1941Container: Box 1 , Object 10
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Description: Hailey photos15 photographic prints : Hailey sleigh ride; Hailey Idaho from Mt. Carbonate; Al Higgins; Hailey Idaho First house we lived in ; Gray House Hailey; Pezelot House Hailey Idaho; Free Sunday Rodeo Ketchum; hanging clothes in Hailey under difficulties; George, Fred, Melvin; Telephone line trouble [?] Hailey and [?]; me our last winter in Hailey; party at Cutlers; hard times party Hailey, Vernice Thayer, Edith Werry, Mae Cutler, Albert Schaufelberger, George Cutler, George Serviant? Sweiant? visitor, Fred Werry, Anna Bonin; party at Craig Eliots HaileyDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 11
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Description: Mascot Mine29 photographic prints : Meadow below notched peak in Stanley Lake picture; Stanley Lake; 483 Easley, Silver and Boulder Peaks, Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho; Grandma, mom, Joan; Averill on a raft - Cleveland Lake; Wood River above Ketchem, Apr 10-38; Red Fish Lake; Little Roaring Lake; Galena Summit photo Mallory, This summit is 9000 ft elevation and is about 30 miles from Hailey. There is a little hill near by which is over 12000 [?] about 1000 feet of being the highest peak in Idaho; Dollar Mt, me, mother; on top of old Baldy, July 21, 1941; Sheldon crossing Wood River, family pictures; Hagerman Valley Home; road to Trinity; Silver City Idaho; Aug 31 1933, Having a great time. Went out yesterday afternoon and caught our limit of rainbow trout. Will go to Crescent Lake next Sheldon. E.M. Thayer Toledo Ore; Mascot- Elev 8000 peaks back of cabin are over 10,000, Apr 17-38, Idaho; Snow slide path; Carl, Tillie & I above Mascot Mine; old Galena Road; S.Z. Thayer Hagerman, Idaho for Le Moyne Article, Bridal Wreath, one of the "10000" springs from the water table, 23-A 29 high 22 wideDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 12
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Description: North Fork Lost River photos3 photographic prints : North Fork Lost River and Pass Creek, Sheldon Z. Thayer in middle; Hunting - North Fork Lost river -Pass Creek; a cold camp at head of Trail Ceek, Bill Madden, Averill Sheldon on rightDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 13
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Description: Perkins Lake photos10 photographic prints : Boy Scouts above Moscott Mine; Camp near Dead Horse Pass; Salmon River and Middle Fork; Trail to Perkins Lake; Head for Perkins Lake; Perkins Lake; Cougar Point, Vernice Thayer, Sheldon Z. Thayer; Cougar Point, Vernice Thayer; Cougar Point, Vernice Thayer; Cougar Point, Vernice Thayer, Sheldon Z. ThayerDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 14
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Description: Dog Mushing photos11 photographic prints : George Cutler; work trip; George Cutler; Sheldon & I, Sherldon Z. Thayer, Vernice Thayer in sled; Easter Sunday on the way to Mascot Mine, short rest at Paymaster Gulch, Apr-17-38; George; George - Mother, George and Effie Crosno Thayer; George getting ready [?], George, dog in truck is Pat; Averill learning to drive; Averill Thayer and dog Pat races on Main Street, HaileyDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 15
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Description: Triumph Mine photos6 photographic prints : Snowslide Triumph Mine; arch Shoshone Falls; Shoshone Falls, Edith Werry and Vernice ThayerDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 16
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Description: Oregon Agricultural College photos14 photographic prints : College; Sheldon college friends;Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 17
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Description: Sawtooth photos7 photographic prints : Easley Ap 10, 1938; Sawtooths;Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 18
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Description: Vanity Summit5 photographic prints : Vanity Summit, 1941; Vanity Summit 1/1; camp on Rapid River; Bill Kibbie - Don and Jack Heatherton; Rapid River - Jack and Ruth Heatherton and Don - Bill Kibbie, S.Z. ThayerDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 19
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Series II: Documents
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Description: Watson-Kime letter1 itemDates: 26 November 1935Container: Box 1 , Object 20
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Description: Thayer stock certificate1 itemDates: 18 July 1951Container: Box 1 , Object 21
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Description: William and Willa Justice flyer1 itemDates: undatedContainer: Box 1 , Object 22
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Photograph collections
- Hunting
- Wilderness areas--Idaho
Personal Names
- Thayer, Oreta Vernice, 1905-1998
Geographical Names
- Clearwater River (Idaho)
- Idaho
- Salmon River (Idaho)
- Sawtooth Mountains (Idaho)
- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (Idaho and Mont.)
