University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Cornelius James Brosnan papers
Brosnan, Cornelius J. (Cornelius James), 1882-
MG 018
4 cubic feet
1917-1950
Research material for his History of the State of Idaho and material on the history of the University of Idaho to 1946.
English
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Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Cornelius James Brosnan was born in Dowagiac, Michigan, June 14, 1882, the son of Thomas and Mary (Brady) Brosnan.
After receiving his A.B. degree from the University of Michigan in 1905 he became a teacher and administrator in the public schools of Eau Clair, Michigan. Following his marriage to Anne Stapleton of Eau Clair on July 27, 1909, he became superintendent of schools in Mount Carroll, Illinois. In 1912 the Brosnans moved to Idaho where he served as superintendent of schools in Nampa, then as the head of the history department in Boise High School for several years. From 1920 - 1921 he was an Austin Scholar at Harvard University, and after receiving his M.A. from that institution in 1921 he returned to Idaho as a member of the history faculty at the University of Idaho. In order to complete his doctoral studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Prof. Brosnan took a leave of absence during the 1928/29 school year. In 1930 he became head of the Department of American History.
One of Dr. Brosnan's achievements at the University of Idaho was the development of the annual trophy essay contest sponsored by the Idaho chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. In addition to teaching he did extensive historical writing on the northwest; he was the author of a book on the Oregon pioneer missionary Jason Lee, a book which was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in 1932. He also wrote a history of Idaho which was used in public schools for many years, and he wrote the Idaho sections for several encyclopedias. He was a Fellow of the American Geographical Society, a member of the American Historical Association, the Northwest Scientific Association and the Oregon Historical Society.
In July and August 1934 he took part in the National Centennial Celebration of Jason Lee's pilgrimage from Boston to Oregon. This celebration was sponsored by the board of home missions and church extensions of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Joining the caravan in Colorado, he delivered the main address at each of twenty programs held in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and Idaho.
Dr. Brosnan retired from the university in 1952 and was created Professor of American History Emeritus. After his retirement he was visiting professor of history at Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington.
Following the death of his wife, November 23, 1958, Prof. Brosnan moved to Sacramento, California, to be near his son; his daughter lived in Prosser, Washington. In mid-January 1961 he suffered a stroke and died several days later, on January 18. He was buried in Moscow on Monday, January 23, 1961.
The research material of C.J. Brosnan is contained in four file boxes. The first three boxes consist of material which Prof. Brosnan collected and organized for his History of the State of Idaho. There are many letters from former governors or their descendants, letters from various historical societies and also from other historians. In addition to the correspondence there are many newspaper and journal articles, and numerous photographs.
The material includes not only historical material, but biographical material on the territorial governors, memoirs of people involved in historic events, copies of letters from fur traders, notes on the mining industry, and also histories of some of the cities in Idaho.
The fourth box in this group contains material relating to the history of the University of Idaho from its founding through 1946. There are several folders in the first three boxes which also relate to the university; these can be easily identified by referring to the subject index for series one. Among the items in box four are letters from several former presidents and a 237 page typescript which relates the history of the university to the year 1917. (The complete typescript which has been microfilmed is 360 pages in length.)
The original source material in this collection is extremely valuable to anyone interested in the history of Idaho, or the early history of the University of Idaho.
The contents of this collection are described in more detail in the following Description of Series.
Folders are arranged by headings that are either subject or correspondent. Overlapping of subjects and correspondents are cross-referenced in the folder descriptions. Folder descriptions also indicate if the folder contains photos, and what format the photo is, such as if it is from a newspaper, magazine, book, or is a photoprint. If it is a photoprint, mention is made if the print is original, a copy of an original, or a post card.
Research items in series two, the history of the university, are arranged chronologically under the appropriate president of the university.
Collection is open for research.
Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Sources
Church, Frederick Corss. Diary for 1961
Idaho. State Historical Department. Biennial Report. 24th (1953-1954)
Idaho Argonaut. v.32, no.3 (Sept. 23, 1930); v.36, no.1 (Aug. 21, 1934)
Spokesman Review Magazine. January 3, 1954
University Argonaut. v.22, no.33 (June 6, 1921)
Who's Who in America. 1948
A Bibliography of the Writings of C.J. Brosnan in the University of Idaho Library
"First Settlers' Petition From the Oregon Country." Northwest Science, Vol. VII, no. 1, 1933. Pp. 13-18.
History of the State of Idaho. New York: Scribner, 1918. Revised editions, 1926, 1935, 1948.
"History of the University of Idaho." 1952. (Microfilm of 360 leaf typescript.)
"Idaho in 1950.11 Americana Yearbook, 1951.
"Jason Lee: A Missionary's Part in the Founding of the Commonwealth of Oregon." Ph.D. Dissertation, University of California, Berkeley, 1929.
Jason Lee: Prophet of the New Oregon. New York: Macmillan, 1932.
"Jason Lee's Part in the Founding of the Commonwealth of Oregon." Northwest Science, Vol. IV, no. 3, September 1930. Pp. 66-71, 79-83.
"The Nez Perces Trail in the Environs of Moscow." undated 5 p.
"The Oregon Memorial of 1838 and Its Signers." New Spain and the Anglo-American West; Historical Contributions Presented to Herbert Eugene Bolton. Los Angeles, Privately Printed, 1932. 2 volumes. (In Vol. 2)
"The Whitworth Story; College Stands as a Tribute to Pioneer Clergyman." Spokane, Wash., Spokesman Review Magazine, January 3, 1954. Pp. 3-5.
Idaho
Idaho--History
University of Idaho
History--Study and teaching (Higher)--United States
Idaho
Series I: Correspondence and Research Material for History of Idaho
In 1918 C.J. Brosnan published the first edition of his History of the State of Idaho, a book designed as a textbook for high school freshmen. The material in this series contains much of the resource material which formed the basis for this book and also the later editions in 1926, 1935, and 1948.
Included are letters, most of them incoming, typed copies of letters which were loaned to Brosnan by other scholars, journal articles, newspaper articles, and photographs. Unfortunately some of the journal and newspaper articles are incomplete due to Brosnan's habit of trimming and pasting- many letters have also had the greeting or salutation cut off.
Originally, this series listed folder headings, subjects, correspondents and photographs separately, requiring the use of file cards to correctly identify where each topic or item could be found. Folder descriptions have been updated to indicate what is in each folder as well as suggesting which other folders contain similar topics or subjects.
Alexander, Moses. (Governor 1915-1919)
1 folder
This folder contains one letter from Governor Alexander and a newspaper photograph showing him with the Liberty Bell which was on exhibit in Boise in 1917.
1917
1
1
Anderson Farm
1 folder
Contained in this folder is a one page typescript of an article which mentions the Nez Perce trail which goes through the property which is located 10 miles south of Moscow, Idaho.
November 25, 1937
1
2
Ankeny, Levi. (First Mayor of Lewiston, Idaho)
1 folder
The only items in this folder are an obituary notice and an editorial, both from an unidentified newspaper. ; Newspaper photograph accompanying obituary notice, 1921.
March 29-30, 1921
1
3
Argonaut
1 folder
The solitary item in this folder is a one page typescript dealing with the publication of the first issue of the University of Idaho Student newspaper.
Undated
1
4
Arney, Charles E.
1 folder
C.E. Arney, former warden of the Idaho Penitentiary and an official of the Northern Pacific Railway Co., corresponded with C.J. Brosnan from 1917 to 1939 on a variety of historical subjects. In addition to the 17 items of correspondence the folder contains several of Arney's newspaper articles on early Idaho history including "How Idaho Won Statehood", Moscow, Star-Mirror, Jan. 13, 1923, and "Arney Tells Inside Story of 1901 All Night Caucus". Boise, Statesman, 1931. ; C.E. Arney wrote a letter containing information on Brigham who lived near Genesee, Idaho. ; Information on, territorial secretary, E.J. Curtis. ; Contains information on the history of Idaho. ; J.N. Ireland is mention in a letter dated Dec. 6, 1938. ; Mentions Alexander Mayhue in letter dated Dec. 6, 1938. ; Various articles mention early newspaper publishers. ; Photograph of Samuel F. Taylor and mentioned in two articles dated 12/6/1938 and 09/17/22. ; Edwin B. (or Harrington) Trafton is mentioned in an article dated 09/17/1922. ; Mary Ridenbaugh is mentioned in a letter dated Dec. 4, 1938. ; University of Idaho is mentioned in letters dated 08/28/38, 12/4/38, 12/12/38. Newspaper photograph of Edwin Harrington Trafton as a convict to accompany article.
1917-1939
1
5
Babb, James E.
1 folder
This folder contains fifteen letters from Lewiston lawyer James E. Babb. The topics include Mason Brayman (q.v.), a photograph mis-identified as Lewiston's Legislative Hall, William Craig (q.v.), early school districts, and mining district laws.; Additional letters from James E. Babb are found in the Craig and McConnell file folders. ; Lolo Pass is mention in a letter dated July 13,1918.
1917-1927
1
6
Baldridge, H.C. (Governor 1927-1930)
1 folder
This folder contains a letter from Gov. Baldridge and a brief history of his terms of office. The folder also contains an unidentified photograph. ; Newspaper photograph and photo of a group including Baldridge located second to the left.
January 24, 1934
1
7
Ballard, David W. (Territorial Governor 1866-1870)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief biographical sketch of Gov. Ballard, a newspaper article dealing with the disappearance of territorial funds prior to his appointment, and several unidentified typescripts which deal with an attempt to remove him from office for his neglect of Indian Affairs. ; Territory secretary, Horace C. Gilson, is mentioned in a newspaper article by Lloyd Lehrbas entitled "Secretary Gilson and Territorial Funds Swallowed by Outer World." ; Folder includes small newspaper photograph ; Contains information on the history of Idaho.
1917
1
8
Beall, Thomas B.
1 folder
This folder contains a newspaper article on Beall, two photographs taken in 1921, and eight letters written to Brosnan in 1918, in which he records his recollections of early Idaho history. ; Another letter from Beall to Brosnan is in the folder labeled Craig. ; Expressmen is mentioned in ALS to CJB, March 10, 1918. ; A letter dated March 3, 1918, from Thomas Beall to C.J. Brosnan contains information on Fort Lapwai.
1918-1921
1
9
Bemis, Polly
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a newspaper article entitled "Old China Woman of Idaho Famous."
November 5, 1933
1
10
Bennett, Thomas W. (Territorial Governor 1871-1875)
1 folder
This folder contains a letter from Ada L. Bernhardt (Librarian, Morrison-Reeves Library, Richmond, Indiana) in which she encloses biographical data on Bennett. ; Additional information on Gov. Bennett can be found in the Marston file.
May 2, 1917
1
11
Benton, Thomas H.
1 folder
This folder contains a letter from William M. Meigs who published a biography of Benton in 1904.
November 8, 1920
1
12
Boise, Idaho
1 folder
In addition to several photographs, this folder contains an outline of Boise's history, a list of mayors from 1900-1947, several newspaper articles on old Boise, and a Saturday Evening Post article "Boise," dated January 18, 1947. ; An article by Bartlett Sinclair, "Boise's Founder Seen by Settler of Later Day" mentions Pickney Lugenbeel, founder of Boise. ; Photographs include a drawing of Boise in 1864 and a photo of Main street which includes the capitol building in the background. ; Includes photograph of Major Pickney Lugenbeel in uniform. ; Photograph of the showing stage outside of the Overland Hotel.
1900-1947
1
13
Boise Basin
1 folder
The newspaper articles in this folder deal with the discovery of gold in the Boise Basin. There are several articles on George Grimes, and also photographs of mines in the Thunder Mountain District. ; Additional information on the Boise Basin is contained in a letter from W.J. Trimble to C.J. Brosnan, January 30, 1918. ; There is a newspaper article on Frank R. Coffin. ; George Grimes is mentioned in several newspaper articles. ; Contains a photo of the Idaho World newspaper building. ; Article by Bryon Defenbach mentions the Oregon Trail. ; Includes photographs of Idaho City. Photographs include views of mainstreet, the old penitentiary building, a residential street, a pioneer business building, and a general view of the city. ; Photograph of Silver City taken in the early 1890's.
1920-July 24, 1932
1
14
Borah, William Edgar. (U.S. Senator 1907-1940)
1 folder
This folder contains biographical information, a poem by C.S. White entitled "The Burial of William E. Borah," several newspaper articles on the unveiling of Borah's statue in the Capitol Rotunda, and a 1922 letter from Senator Borah to Prof. Brosnan. There are also several sets of notes which Brosnan compiled for a speech on Borah. ; Includes small newspaper photograph of Mary McConnell Borah (Wife). Also a photograph showing Mrs. Borah seated, wearing formal dress is included. Miscellaneous newspaper photographs of Senator Borah, including a magazine photograph of his headstone.
1922
1
15
Bottolfsen, Clarence A. (Governor 1939-1941; 1943-1945)
1 folder
Contained in this folder are magazine and newspaper photographs, a brief biographical sketch, and a holograph copy of Brosnan's speech to the North Idaho Chamber of Commerce when he presented governor-elect Bottolfsen with a copy of his History of the State of Idaho.
1931-1938
1
16
Brady, James H. (Governor 1911-1913)
1 folder
There is a short letter from Brady to Brosnan in 1917, a newspaper photograph of a group of five other men with Brady in Rathdrum, and another photograph.
1911-April 9, 1917
1
17
Brayman, Mason. (Territorial Governor 1876-1880)
1 folder
There are three letters in this folder, one from James Babb, one from the librarian of the Illinois State Historical Society enclosing a biography of Brayman, and one from the librarian of the Chicago Historical Society. ; Additional information may be found in the J.E. Babb folder.
June 4-13, 1917
1
18
Brosnan, C.J.
1 folder
There are several newspaper clippings about Brosnan, letters requesting biographical and bibliographical information, Brosnan's 1921 paper for History 25 (Harvard University) "A Bibliographical Report on the Diplomacy of the Pacific Coast of the United States and Alaska," and a research paper on Idaho dated in pencil 1947. ; Brosnan's participation in historical commemorations are mentioned in several folders; these are listed on the file card. ; Many of Brosnan's correspondents commented on his book. Please see the file card for a complete list of locations for these comments. ; Miscellaneous letters ; Includes a photograph of Anne Stapleton Brosnan (wife). Also includes photograph of Mrs. Brosnan with her son, John; daughter, Mary; and three unidentified men at the Jason Lee Centenial Celebration, Lake Chatcolet
1921-1950
1
19
Brown, Loyal P.
1 folder
This folder contains addresses of Brown to the Idaho County Pioneer Association in 1888 and 1889. ; Contains information on the history of Idaho.
1888-1889
1
20
Bunn, William M. (Territorial Governor 1884-1885)
1 folder
Of particular interest in this folder are letters from Gov. Bunn who was living in Philadelphia; the letters span the years 1917-1922. There are several newspaper articles by Brosnan based on these letters. ; Henry Harrison Bingham, TLS to CJB, Dec. 13, 1921. ; Several newspaper photographs, ca.1880, 1919, 1922.
1917-1923
1
21
Cannon, Miles
1 folder
There are many letters, most of them dating from 1918, from journalist historian Miles Cannon about early trails and fur trading. Also included are several of Cannon's newspaper articles on the early pioneers. ; There is another letter from Cannon in the Pioneer Reunion folder. ; Jim Bridger mountain guide. ; Information on the California Trail. ; Information on Rev. Jason Lee, including a photograph ; Information on the Nez Perce Trail. ; Various letters to Brosnan mention the Oregon Trail. ; Photograph of William T. Craig as an old man. ; Newspaper portrait of Wilson Prices Hunt. ; Photograph of John McLoughlin.
1917-1929
1
22
Cataldo, Joseph M.
1 folder
This folder contains several letters from Father Cataldo, most of them written on the bottom of Brosnan's letters, about the Coeur d'Alene Mission. ; In addition to the material in Father Cataldo's folder there is also information on the mission in the Hawley, Indians, and Smet folders. ; Includes illustration cut from book - Shows Father Cataldo as a young priest.
1917-1918
1
23
Chrisman, Edward R.
1 folder
General Chrisman was a member of the University of Idaho Military Science Department, and the material in this folder relates to the university history rather than Brosnan's history of Idaho. The folder contains several photographs, a record of Chrisman's military service, several newspaper articles, and a paper for History 122 written in 1936 by Bernice Day Malony, "The Influence of General E.R. Chrisman on the University of Idaho." ; Photos include photo of lieutenant's uniform, photo of captain's uniform, photo as Brigade General mounted on horseback,and a portrait in full uniform.
1893-1989
1
24
Clagett, William Horace
1 folder
Included in this folder are letters from W.J. McConnell, George Himes of the Oregon State Historical Society, and a series of letters from Ida B. Clagett. ; Additional information may be found in the Arney folder. ; Photograph of profile view as an elderly man.
1917-1918
1
25
Clark, Barzilla W. (Governor 1937-1939)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief biographical sketch of the governor, a letter from his widow, several photographs, and a typescript entitled "Idaho's 24th Legislative Session" by Ben Oppenheim. ; Additional information may be found in the Arney folder.
1937-1944
1
26
Clark, Chase A.
1 folder
This folder contains a brief sketch of the governor's administration and a picture. ; Illustraion cut from magazine. Photo showing Clark and 2 other men at Walters Ferry monument
1941
1
27
Coeur d'Alene - Origin of Name
1 folder
Among the items of correspondence in this folder are six letters from J. Neilson Barry, and a newspaper article by Francis Cope, "Coeur d'Alene: What does City's Name Mean Anyway?" ; Letter written by Nielson J. Barry, who in the late 1890's was Episcopal minister in Palouse, Washington.
1922-1933
1
28
Coeur d'Alene Mining District
1 folder
This folder contains a letter by A.J. Prichard, newspaper article on the death of August Paulsen, and a map of Murray. ; The Harry Orchard file contains articles on the 1899 riots and bull pen. ; Contains two articles on A.J. Pritchard.
1883-1927
1
29
Coeur d'Alene Mining District Photographs
1 folder
This folder contains photographs of Murray, Pritchards grave, Eagle City site, and Delta in 1890. ; Photo of Adams Aulbach, a pioneer newspaper man in the Coeur D'alene mining district. ; Photograph of Bunker Hill and Sullivan Lead Smelter (1917). ; View of lake and buildings near the shore. ; Photoprint of Beauty Bay, by Frank Almer, a Spokane photographer. ; Photo of Golden Chest mine and mill. ; Photograph of Hercules Mill, Wallace. View of mill buildings with railway cars in foreground. ; Photograph of August Paulsen to accompany obituary. ; Photograph of miners at work, and hyrdaulic mining equiptment in background. Placer Mines, Fancy Gulch, Eagle Creek. ; Photograph of Wallace taken from hill. ; Photographs of Wardner. One of early Wardner and one taken from Haystack Hill. ; Photograph of the Hull of the Yukon Dredge in Prichard Creek.
1890-1931
1
30
Cowen, Israel Burr
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph of Judge Cowen taken in 1921 and several newspaper articles on his life written by John P. Harlan.
1922-1923
1
31
Craig, William T.
1 folder
This folder contains a biographical sketch, small photograph, and an article by Thomas J. Beall, "Recollections of Wm. Craig," which was published in the Lewiston Tribune and contains a drawing of William T. Craig. ; Additional information will be found in the Babb and Beall folders.
1918
1
32
Curtis, James F.
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a very brief biographical sketch.
Undated
1
33
Daniels, William B. (Acting Territorial Governor 1864)
1 folder
This folder contains a number of letters from Thurston Daniels who also wrote a 22 page biography of his father. The other items include a newspaper article written by Brosnan and several photographs. ; Contains information on the history of Idaho. Photographs include: Daniels with a long beard, Daniels seated with his gun cane, and Daniels with his wife, Sarah, and their yougest son, Thurston, aged 5.
1918-1920
1
34
Davis, David W. (Governor 1919-1923)
1 folder
A picture of Davis, a letter from him to Brosnan, and a magazine article, "Davis Leads New Conquest of the West", are contained in the folder. ; Undated magazine photograph.
1918-1922
1
35
DeLamar, Joseph R.
1 folder
A brief biographical sketch and a newspaper article are the only items in this folder.
Undated
1
36
Dewey, William H.
1 folder
A biographical sketch is the only item in this folder.
Undated
1
37
Draper, Paul and Ole Hagberg
1 folder
These two men, both students at the University of Idaho, were killed in the Spanish American War. Included in this folder are Draper's obituary from the New York Tribune and two photographs of the Spanish American War monument on the University of Idaho Campus. One was taken shortly after the monument was erected and shows the old administration building in the background. ; Photograph of Spanish American War Memorial staue in a grove of trees.
1900-1938
1
38
Dubois, Fred T.
1 folder
This folder contains several letters from Dubois and a 100 page typed copy of his "The Making of a State" which was published in the Idaho Daily Statesman from August 11 - November 9, 1929. ; Several very interesting items relating to Dubois' election to the Senate are found in the Arney and McConnell folders. ; Newspaper copy of photograph.
1922-1931
1
39
Edgerton, Sidney
1 folder
A letter from Brosnan to Dean Jeffers about Idaho's eastern panhandle boundary is the only item in this folder.
June 6, 1945
1
40
Elk City, Idaho
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph looking west and a brief history of Elk City.
Undated
1
41
Elk River, Idaho
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph and brief history of Elk City.
January 1, 1937
1
42
Ermatinger, Francis
1 folder
Among the items in this folder are letters from C.O. Ermatinger, nephew of Francis, several letters from the British Columbia Provincial Library, a biographical sketch, several photographs, and an article on Edward Ermatinger. ; Additional material is contained in the Katherine B. Judson folder. ; Contains information on the Hudson's Bay Company. ; Photographs include newspaper photograph of Francis Ermatinger, and photo of Francis with his grandaughter
1919-1920
1
43
Ermatinger, Francis - Correspondence
1 folder
This folder contains typed copies of a very interesting series of fifty-five letters written by Francis Ermatinger between 1823 and 1853. Most of the letters were written to his brother Edward and deal largely with personal matters, but also relate his experiences with the Hudson's Bay Company.
1823-1852
1
44
Fenn, F.A.
1 folder
Two letters from Fenn dealing with the school in Florence, Idaho are contained in this folder.
1918-1922
1
45
Florence, Idaho
1 folder
An outline of the history of Florence, a letter from F.A. Fenn, and a picture of Florence are contained in the folder. ; See the folder labeled F.A. Fenn for information on the school in Florence, which was also the first school in Idaho.
March 10, 1918
1
46
Foote, Mary Hallock
1 folder
A letter from Mary Foote and a photograph of her home near Boise are the only items in the folder.
May 22, 1917
1
47
Fort Boise
1 folder
The correspondence in this folder includes letters from J. Neilson Barry and George Himes of the Oregon Historical Society. Brosnan's research notes, several newspaper articles and a photograph of a drawing of the fort are also included. ; A newspaper article entitled "Just Why Was Fort Boise Established" is in the folder labeled Boise, Idaho. ; Letter written by Nielson J. Barry, who in the late 1890's was Episcopal minister in Palouse, Washington. ; Photograph of the interior.
1911-1939
1
48
Fort Hall
1 folder
Among the many items in this folder are a brief history of the fort, a note by Minnie Howard on the identification of the site of the fort by Ezra Meeker in 1916, several photographs of Meeker at the site, miscellaneous newspaper and journal articles, correspondence, and several maps showing the location of the fort. ; Additional information may be found in the Wyeth folder. ; Contains information on the Hudson's Bay Company. ; Information on Rev. Jason Lee. ; Photograph shows Ezra Meeker, W. Howard, Mrs. W. Howard, Joe Rainey, D. Keeney and B. Young at the site of Fort Hall. ; Photograph of Henry Hall, Boston capitalist after whom Fort Hall was named.
1916-1934
1
49
Fort Sherman
1 folder
An outline of a speech delivered at the dedication of a monument at the site of Fort Sherman in Coeur d'Alene and a photograph taken of the monument are the only items in this folder. ; Photograph is of J.L Burzynsky, Martin Meehan, son of Chief Saltese, Ludwig Roper, Chief Saltese of the Coeur d'Alene Indians and W.J. Merriam at the marker perpetuating the site of Fort Sherman, Idaho. Burzynsky and Meehan were former soldiers at Fort Sherman.
1934
1
50
French, Burton L.
1 folder
Four letters from Congressman French to C.J. Brosnan on a variety of subjects are included in this folder. ; An additional letter from French is in the folder labeled Indians. ; Contains information on the history of Idaho.
1922-1942
1
51
Golden Age (Newspaper)
1 folder
This folder contains copies of the Golden Age newspaper from the 1864 and a quick history of the Newspaper. Also included is correspondants on locating a surviving copy of the newspaper. ; The Golden Age is mentioned in a letter found in the Beall file, dated Mar. 3, 1918.
1917-1934
2
52
Gossett, Charles C. (Governor January - November 1945)
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
2
53
Hailey, John
1 folder
The only item in Congressman Hailey's folder is a copy of a photograph.
Undated
2
54
Haines, John M. (Governor 1913-1915)
1 folder
A brief biographical sketch is the only item in this folder.
Undated
2
55
Hawley, James H. (Governor 1911-1913)
1 folder
This folder contains many pictures of Hawley from 1870 to 1922, and letters which he wrote between 1916 and 1927 in which he recalls various aspects of pioneer life and early mining camps. Two obituary notices are also included. ; An additional letter from Hawley is in the Pioneer Reunion folder.
1870-1946
2
56
Hays, Samuel H.
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a letter from Hays, a Boise attorney, dealing with the relocation of the capital from Lewiston to Boise.
January 10, 1918
2
57
Henry, Andrew
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a letter from Major Henry's granddaughter.
December 21, 1917
2
58
Hickman, E.T.
1 folder
This folder contains a typed copy of a letter dated May 6, 1849, which deals with the gold rush.
May 6, 1849
2
59
History of the State of Idaho. 1948 Revision - General Comments
1 folder
This folder contains three letters, dated November 1947.
November 1947
2
60
Holbrook, Edward Dexter
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch. ; Additional information on Congressman Holbrook is in the Ballard folder.
Undated
2
61
Hunt, Frank W. (Governor 1901-1903)
1 folder
A brief sketch of Hunt's administration is the only item in this folder.
Undated
2
62
Idaho - Boundaries
1 folder
A letter and map of the U.S. dated March 1863, with Idaho territory outlined in black ink, are the only items in this folder. ; For information on the Idaho-Montana border see the Edgerton folder.
March 17, 1938
2
63
Idaho - Origin of Name
1 folder
Several newspaper articles and letters are contained in this folder. One amusing article is entitled "The Legend of Ida and Her Hoe."
1916-1917
2
64
Idaho City, Idaho
1 folder
There are two newspaper photographs in this folder, one of the Idaho World building, the other of the remains of Frank Miller's saloon.
Undated
2
65
Indians
1 folder
This folder contains many newspaper and magazine articles, research notes on the Coeur d'Alene and Snake Indians, maps showing the locations of the various tribes, letters from the Smithsonian Institution on the origin and meaning of the tribe names, several articles on Indian picture writing, and many photographs including several of Shoshoni Indians, one of Chief Tendoy, another of his wife, one of the grave of Sacajawea at the Wind River Agency, Wyoming, one of a young Nez Perce woman sitting outside a teepee, and one of Tolo, a heroine of the Nez Perce War of 1877. ; Information on Father Nicholas Point. ; Photograph of two men. On the left is Ta-givan-ne (The Talker) and on the right is Wing-go (Like Iron). ; Photograph of (seated) wife of the chief, Im Yoo-hoo (Fat), and of her sister Ni-bit-cy (Pretty Girl).
1917-1946
2
66
Irwin, John N. (Territorial Governor 1883-1884)
1 folder
A newspaper article "Idaho Life Too Strenuous for One Governor" forms the basis of the material in this folder. Irwin remained in Idaho for ten days then returned to Iowa, he also returned the check which the government sent him "for services never rendered." The disposition of that check in Washington is the subject of correspondence between a Hagerman, Idaho school girl and treasury officials in Washington, copies of which make up the remainder of the material in this folder.
1939-1942
2
67
Jackson, W. Turrentine
1 folder
His article "Indian Affairs and Politics in Idaho Territory, 1863-1870," ( Pacific Historical Review, Sept. 1945, Pp. 311-325) is the only item in this folder.
September 1945
2
68
Jenkins Letters
1 folder
In 1851 Henry Jenkins left Knox County, Indiana to join the gold rush to California. The typed copies of 25 letters, dated 1851 to 1861, tell of his voyage to California, and life in the gold fields. Also included in these letters are letters from Abby Jenkins to her husband and letters from their children who went to California in the 50's after their father's return to the Indiana farm.
1851-1861
2
69
Johnny-Behind-the-Rocks
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a newspaper article "Johnny-Behind-the-Rocks has Early-Day Idaho Rival."
Undated
2
70
Johnson, Henry Z.
1 folder
This folder contains two letters dealing with mining law.
April 16-17, 1919
2
71
Joseph - Nez Perce War
1 folder
In addition to magazine and newspaper photographs, this folder contains a typescript of a purported interview with Chief Joseph, maps showing Joseph's route, several articles on General O.O. Howard, several letters, and many articles on the Nez Perce War of 1877. ; contains information on General Howard ; Photograph of General Oliver Otis Howard on horseback. ; Includes two photographs of Chief Joseph, in one he is dressed in tribal dress. ; Photograph of a medallion created in 1889 by Olin L. Warner depicting Chief Joseph.
1911-1928
2
72
Judson, Katherine B.
1 folder
The letters from Katherine Judson deal with the Hudson's Bay Company. Also included is her article "The Hudson's Bay Company and the Pacific Northwest."
1920-1921
2
73
Kingsley, Charles S.
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
2
74
Kullyspell House
1 folder
The items in this folder include an article by R.G. Bailey entitled "Kuyllyspell House," a photograph of the David Thompson memorial near Hope, Idaho, photographs of Lake Pend d'Oreille and Sheepherder's point, the site of Kullyspell house, and a photograph of Bear Paws Rock. There are also newspaper articles on the pioneer reunion picnic near the site of the house in 1922, then in 1923 articles on the discovery of the actual site and remains of the building. The final items are newspaper articles on the 1941 Bonner County pioneer picnic. ; Photo of Bear Paws rock/meadows depicts 26 paws ascenting a rock face. Several other carvings are visible. ; Postcard photograph of Mamaloose Island.
1854-1930
2
75
Laclede, Idaho
1 folder
The only item in this folder is an undated letter from Mrs. E.T. Markham relating her memories of life in early Laclede.
Undated
2
76
Lapwai
1 folder
One letter concerning information on Fort Lapwai is the only item in the folder.
June 14, 1918
2
77
Leesburg, Idaho
1 folder
The photographs in this folder include the crew of a mining company, Bu Kee ("the last Chinaman in Leesburg"), and views of hydraulic and placer mines. The only other item is a review of a book on Leesburg. ; Photograph of Leesburg Gold Dust Mining Co. crew. Man on far right is O.E. Kirkpatrick. Photograph of Placer mining, Richardson Bar, Leesburg.
1923
2
78
Lewis and Clark
1 folder
Items in this folder include magazine reproductions of paintings of Lewis and Clark, a photograph of a statue of Sacajawea, journal articles, maps showing the route Lewis and Clark followed, and correspondence dealing with the life of Sacajawea and also her statue in Portland. There is also a 54 page booklet on Lewis and Clark by Robert H. Fletcher. ; Magazine reproduction of painting by Charles Willson. Magazine reprint of Lewis and Clark monument by Charles Keck. ; Photo of the Lemhi Pass. ; Magazine reproduction of Charles Willson Peele painting and monument by Charkes Keck. ; Photograph of Sacajawea's grave with Rev. John Roberts and Andrew Bazil included in the photograph.
1917-1950
2
79
Lewiston, Idaho
1 folder
The only items in this folder are photographs of Lewiston in 1872 and of the Luna House taken around 1862. ; nformation on the early history of Lewiston is contained in the Babb and Beall folders.
1862-1872
2
80
Light on the Mountains
1 folder
This pageant, based on Idaho history, was written by University of Idaho junior Talbot Jennings, and was given at the 1923 commencement. Included in the folder are minutes of the executive committee which planned the program, lists of participants, the forty page script, and several newspaper articles.
1922-1947
2
81
Lyon, Caleb. (Territorial Governor 1864-1866)Lyon, Caleb. (Territorial Governor 1864-1866)
1 folder
This folder contains several items of correspondence dealing with the life of Governor Lyon, several biographical outlines, a newspaper article by C.J. Brosnan entitled "Idaho's First Full Dress Governor," an article on the seal of California, for which design Lyon was given credit, and several typed notes dealing with the removal of the capital from Lewiston to Boise. ; Photographs of packer John's cabin
1917-1920
2
82
McBeth, Kate & Sue
1 folder
This folder contains brief biographies of the sisters and photographs of their home in Kamiah and their tombstones.
Undated
2
83
McConnell, William John. (Governor 1893-1897)
1 folder
The folder contains a number of photographs of McConnell, newspaper articles about him, and letters from the former governor dealing with the Mullan Road, the establishment of the University of Idaho, another explaining how Idaho elected four U.S. Senators at one time, and others with interesting sidelights on early Idaho history and the men who made it. ; Additional information is found in a letter from C.E. Arney, Dec. 4. 1938. ; Another letter from McConnell to Brosnan is in the Clagett folder. ; Montana History is mentioned in letters 7/18/22;11/30/23. ; Mullan Road is mentioned in article dated Jan. 1, 1917. ; Letter about the litigation involving Poorman Mine, Owyhee County.
1912-1925
2
84
McConville, Edward
1 folder
There is a brief biography of General McConville who died in the Spanish American War, and also a letter from his widow.
December 13, 1941
2
85
MacDonald, Angus
1 folder
The folder contains an article by McDonald's daughter and a newspaper photograph of this Hudson's Bay Company trader.
Undated
2
86
McDonald, Archibald
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a letter from the Deputy Minister of Public Archives in Canada to Brosnan about the location of McDonald's letters.
November 10, 1920
2
87
McDonald, "Big Finnan"
1 folder
The only item in this folder is the section on "Big Finnan" taken from Brosnan's book.
Undated
2
88
McKay, Thomas
1 folder
A brief biographical sketch is the only item contained in the folder. ; McLoughlin mentions McKay in many of his letters.
Undated
2
89
McKenzie, Donald
1 folder
The material in this folder includes a picture of McKenzie, several letters about his life, information and a map of the McKenzie Trail, and a 62 page holograph account of the life of Donald McKenzie, possibly by Ernest Cawcroft.
1917-1935
2
90
McLeod, George A.
1 folder
This folder contains a newspaper article about his pamphlet "A History of Alturas and Blaine Counties."
Undated
2
91
McLoughlin, John
1 folder
The contents of this folder include a photograph, miscellaneous notes, and copies of letters which McLoughlin wrote in 1834 and 1836 which concern his dealings with Nathaniel Wyeth.
1832-1836
2
92
Magruder Murder Case
1 folder
This folder contains a brief outline of the murder and a photograph of Hill Beachy, the man who apprehended the murderer. ; Contains information on Hill Beachy
February 11, 1918
2
93
Marston, Gilman. (Territorial Governor 1870)
1 folder
A typescript of an article, part of which deals with Marston's appointment and subsequent resignation, is the only item in this folder. ; Copy of territorial governor, Thomas Bowen's, letter of resignation.
Undated
2
94
Miller, Joaquin
1 folder
This folder contains several letters from various people about the life of Miller and early Pierce City.
1917-1922
2
95
Mining
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph of Florence, Idaho in 1921, and a list of early geological surveys of Idaho. ; See the Jenkins Letters for an account of early mining in California. ; For a complete list of locations of material relating to mining in Idaho see the file card. ; Material on early mining laws is contained in the Babb and Johnson folders. ; Photograph of Lortan Prince. A placer miner for 51 years in Leesburg.
1913-1928
2
96
Moore, Charles C. (Governor 1923-1927)
1 folder
A short sketch of the administration of this governor as well as several letters from him comprise the information in this folder. ; Rev. Jason Lee is mentioned in a document dated Aug. 28, 1931. ; Includes a photograph of Moore.
1923-1931
2
97
Moscow, Idaho
1 folder
This folder contains typed notes on various pioneers, newspaper articles on the first settlers, the Nez Perce Trail, early Moscow history, and the first post office. ; Information on the Nez Perce Trail.
1929-1938
2
98
Mossman, Ike
1 folder
This folder contains a seven page typescript describing the operation of Mossman's pony express. ; Disputes statements in H.H. Bancrofts History.
Undated
2
99
Neil, John Baldwin. (Territorial Governor 1880-1883)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief sketch of Neil's administration, an obituary notice, a newspaper article including a photo, and two letters from Mrs. Neil.
1917-1919
2
100
Newell, Robert
1 folder
The brief biographical sketch of Newell which appears in Brosnan's history is the only item in this folder.
Undated
2
101
O'Farrell, John A. - House
1 folder
A letter from Theresa O'Farrell, a photograph of the house and information on the materials used in the building are in this folder.
December 5, 1917
2
102
Ogden, Peter Skene
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph of Ogden and a brief sketch of fur trading.
Undated
2
103
Orchard, Harry
1 folder
This folder contains many articles on the assassination of Gov. Steunenberg and the subsequent trial of Orchard, Pettibone, and Haywood. ; Magazine photograph of William D. Haywood with his mother, wife, and two daughters. ; Photograph of Harry Orchard.
1924
2
104
Orofino Mining Region
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a newspaper article entitled "Early Days of Placer Mining in Central Idaho are Recalled."
Undated
2
105
Parker, Aaron F.
1 folder
Two newspaper articles, one on early Idaho history and another on attempts to annex the Idaho panhandle to Washington, plus a 1922 letter from Parker to Brosnan are in the folder. ; An additional letter from Parker is in the Pioneer Reunion file. ; Newspaper photo to accompany article.
1922-1923
3
106
Parks, Samuel C.
1 folder
A newspaper article on Idaho's first Judge is present along with several letters from Parks' son.
1918
3
107
Payette, Francis
1 folder
This folder contains a chronology of Payette's life, several biographical sketches, and a letter from J. Neilson Berry.
March 31, 1935
3
108
Perrault, Joe
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
3
109
Pierce, Elias Davidson
1 folder
This folder contains several letters dealing with possible locations for information on Pierce and two newspaper articles on him.
1917-1931
3
110
Pinkham, Joseph
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
3
111
Pioneer Reunion, University of Idaho
1 folder
This folder contains letters from several of those invited, including James Hawley, Lena D. Shoup, and Miles Cannon. There is also a guest list of 103 names, the program for the reunion, a newspaper article, and 2 photographs. ; First photograph is of a group of one woman and 16 men. Second photograph is of a group of four women and six men.
1922
3
112
Power Pool
1 folder
The only item in this folder is an article by Walter C. Heston, "Kilowatt-hours Pooled for War." ( ElectricalWest, March 1944).
1944
3
113
Pre-History
1 folder
This folder contains a chronological list of surveys in Idaho, and several articles on fossils found in Idaho.
April 6, 1922
3
114
Robins, Charles A. (Governor 1947-1951)
1 folder
This folder contains a biographical sketch, a magazine photograph and a series of political endorsements entitled "The Doctor from St. Maries."
Undated
3
115
Ross, Alexander
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
3
116
Ross, C. Ben. (Governor 1931-1937)
1 folder
Items in this folder include a biographical sketch, 2 newspaper photographs and a letter from Ross to Brosnan.
1933-1934
3
117
Salmon, Idaho
1 folder
The only item in this folder is the photograph from Brosnan's history.
Undated
3
118
Shoup, George Laird. (Governor 1889-1890)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief biographical sketch, an article on the Shoup statue in the Capitol, and a newspaper article on Shoup by Miss Douglas Hilts. ; Both articles are accompanied by a photo of Shoup or his statue in D.C.
ca. 1893
3
119
Silcott, John N.
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph of silcott as an elderly man and brief biography of Silcott and an article by Pauline Evans entitled "The Story and Life of Jane Timothy Silcott."
Undated
3
120
Silver City
1 folder
This folder contains several articles on mining near Silver City, and photographs of Silver City in 1892 and of the De Lamar Mines. : Photograph of business district.
1868
3
121
Simpson, Sir George
1 folder
The only item in this folder is the 24 page program book Centennial Celebration of Fort St. James, Sept. 17, 1928.
September 17, 1928
3
122
Slacum, William A.
1 folder
This folder contains an address delivered by C.J. Brosnan before the Northwest Scientific Association on Slacum, and several other items dealing with Slacum and the Memorial by Oregon settlers. ; Information on Rev. Jason Lee.
December 28, 1932
3
123
Smet, Peter J. de
1 folder
This folder contains a brief biographical sketch of Father de Smet, a photograph, several articles on early missions, and postal cards from the mission at Cataldo. ; Photograph is of the front exterior of the church and photograph of the altar, taken by Reiske's studio, Kellogg, Idaho. ; Photograph of engraving.
1917-1930
3
124
Smith, Alleck C.
1 folder
There are copies of 2 letters dealing with the obtaining of a picture of Smith and a small picture of him from Brosnan's history.
Undated
3
125
Smith, Clinton DeWitt. (Territorial Secretary 1864-1865)
1 folder
Included in this folder are a typescript relating Smith's journey to Idaho and the removing of the capital from Lewiston to Boise, an article by Lloyd Lehrbas "Early Territorial Secretary Finds Idaho Hard to Reach," and notes for a biographical sketch. ; Includes photograph of Smith.
Undated
3
126
Snake River Brigades
1 folder
Included in this folder are several articles on fur trading on the Snake River including Brosnan's "What was the Attitude of the Hudson's Bay Company Toward Americans in the Disputed Snake Country Area During the Fur Trading, Missionary, and Emigration eras?"
1920
3
127
Snake River Massacre
1 folder
Several accounts of the September 12, 1860 massacre and a map showing its location are in this folder.
1860
3
128
Spalding, Henry Harmon
1 folder
Material in this folder includes pictures of Spalding, a pencil drawn map of the mission and its environs, a chronology of Spalding's life, photographs of his grave and a monument at Lapwai, a photograph of a page of his Nez Perce Bible, a number of newspaper articles, and several letters from Eliza Spalding Warren to Prof. Brosnan. ; There are references to Rev. Clifford M. Drury's books. ; His bible is in the Nez Perce language and a photo is of Matthew, ch.5, v.45-48. ; Photo of Rev. John S. Griffin ; Photographs of Spalding monuments. Photo of front side and another side of monument erected in Lapwai by the synod of Washington, July 1924. ; Photo of H.H. Spalding, daughter of Spalding and first white child born in Idaho.
1917-1936
3
129
Spalding Museum
1 folder
Included in this folder are a photograph of the museum, a letter from the owner, and a newspaper article.
June 30, 1938
3
130
Spalding Press
1 folder
This folder contains a photograph of the press and two newspaper articles.
Undated
3
131
Spokane, Washington
1 folder
Included among the material in this folder are three newspaper articles by J. Neilson Barry, several others on early life in Spokane, one on the Flathead Indians, and one on the Spokan House.
1923
3
132
Steunenberg, Frank. (Governor 1897-1901)
1 folder
Material in this folder includes two photographs of Steunenberg, a brief biographical sketch, and several newspaper accounts of his assassination. ; There are several articles on Steunenberg in the Harry Orchard folder.
January 12,1906
3
133
Stevenson, Edward A. (Territorial Governor 1885-1889)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief sketch of Stevenson's administration, a copy of the act creating the University of Idaho, and a nine page sketch of Stevenson's life.
Undated
3
134
Sweet, Willis
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a note relating to the inability to obtain a picture of Sweet. Both the Arney and McConnell files contain information on Sweet's part in establishing the University of Idaho at Moscow.
Undated
3
135
Telegraph Lines
1 folder
This folder contains a letter from Milton J. Ferguson of the California State Library about the first telegraph line in Idaho. ; Additional information on early telegraph lines in Idaho is contained in the Trimble folder.
January 18, 1918
3
136
Territorial and State Officers
1 folder
This folder contains a list of territorial delegates to congress and a list of territorial chief justices.
Undated
3
137
Thompson, David P. (Territorial Governor 1875-1876)
1 folder
This folder contains a brief note on the dates of Thompson's appointment and resignation, and a letter from Mrs. W.H. Ridenbaugh giving the address of Thompson's widow.
May 19, 1917
3
138
Trails
1 folder
There are articles on the Mullan Road and the Lo-Lo Trail, and maps depicting the Lewis & Clark Trail, the Mormon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, and the Old Oregon Trail. ; There are also several articles in the Miles Cannon folder on trails. ; Information on Mullan Road. ; Includes photograph of John Mullan statue.
1917-1937
3
139
Trimble, William Joseph
1 folder
Included in this folder are a series of ten letters from Trimble, written between 1917 and 1919, dealing with mining, and a one page article on mining camps. ; Information on Expressmen.
1917-1919
3
140
Twin Falls, Idaho
1 folder
This folder includes several articles on irrigation, a seventeen page typescript "Some Twin Falls Yesterdays", articles, maps, and photographs of the Twin Falls-Jerome Bridge, and several photographs of buildings in Twin Falls including the Twin Falls Investment building. The first building in Twin Falls. ; Photograph of view of Hansen Bridge over Snake River Gorge. 345 ft. high, 688 ft. long. ; Includes photograph taken in 1904, showing Ira B. Perrine talking to another man about siting a new city in Idaho.
1904-1928
3
141
Walla Walla, Washington
1 folder
This folder contains a newspaper article on General Sherman's 1877 visit to the city and a newspaper photograph of the Walla Walla cantonment.
Undated
3
142
Walker, Elkanah & Mary
1 folder
A newspaper article on Mary Walker and a review of C.M. Drury's Elkanah and Mary Walker are contained in this folder. ; There are references to Rev. Clifford M. Drury's books.
Undated
3
143
Wallace, William H. (Territorial Governor, 1863)
1 folder
There are two letters, dated 1917 and 1947, requesting information on Wallace, and a photoprint of the letter from Wallace to Secretary of State Seward, July 11, 1863, reporting his arrival in Lewiston.
1917-1947
3
144
Warren, Idaho
1 folder
Included in this folder are a photograph of the east end of Warren, notes on John Warren, and the final portion of a newspaper article on mining.
Undated
3
145
Weiser, Idaho
1 folder
A newspaper article dealing with the ancestors of John Jacob Weiser is the only item in this folder.
Undated
3
146
Whitman, Marcus & Narcissa
1 folder
Among the items in this folder are a typescript of Prof. Brosnan's article "The Legend of Marcus Whitman" and several letters on the same subject. Also included are letters dealing with a possible memorial park in Walla Walla and several articles concerned with the identification of a purported picture of Marcus Whitman. Many of the articles contain information on the massacre. ; There are references to Rev. Clifford M. Drury's books.
1922-1936
3
147
Whitworth, George F.
1 folder
This folder contains an article "The Whitworth Story" by C.J. Brosnan and a brief biography.
1954
3
148
Williams, Arnold. (Governor 1945-1947)
1 folder
The only items in this folder are a brief history of his administration and a newspaper photograph. ; Photograph not identified, possibly Williams with a woman.
Undated
3
149
Willis. F.B. (Lieutenant Governor 1893-1895)
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a brief biographical sketch.
Undated
3
150
Work, John
1 folder
The only item in this folder is a letter from the British Columbia Provincial Library concerning a photograph of Work.
April 3, 1935
3
151
Wyeth, Nathaniel Jarvis
1 folder
Among the items in this folder are a brief biographical sketch, a photo of Wyeth's tombstone, an article on N.J. Wyeth by W.J. Wyeth, letters between Brosnan and Howard and Stuart M. Buck about the financing of Wyeth's expedition and the copying of portions of the Wyeth material in the possession of the Hall Company. There is additional correspondence with descendants of Wyeth about his life and possible photographs. ; McLoughlin mentions Wyeth frequently in his correspondence. ; Includes portrait based on death mask.
1917-1921
3
152
Wyeth - Columbia River Fishing and Trading Company
1 folder
This folder contains approximately sixty pages of typed copies of letters, contracts, and other documents sent by Nathaniel J. Wyeth to Mr. Henry Hall and Messrs. Tucker and Williams between 1833 and 1837.
1833-1837
3
153
Series II. History of the University of Idaho
Before his retirement in 1952, C.J. Brosnan, with the aid of his graduate students, compiled an extensive history of the university up to 1946. This series contains the notes, reports, and correspondence relating to this work. The history was never published and only a portion of the typescript is contained in this archival group; however, the entire typescript was microfilmed shortly after its completion and is therefore available.
Described below are the contents of each of the fourteen folders in this series. In addition to the material below, the following folders in series one also contain material collected for the university history: Argonaut, Chrisman, Draper, and Light on the Mountain.
Rafe Gibbs, in the preface to his history of the University of Idaho, pays tribute to this collection of material when he writes, "If I had not had access to this material, I would have spend many more months than I did in the writing of this book." (Rafe Gibbs. Beacon for Mountain and Plain; Story of the University of Idaho. Moscow, University of Idaho, 1962. p.x.)
Martin, Paris - History of the University of Idaho
1 folder
This folder contains 365 pages of a typescript entitled "History of the University of Idaho," by Paris Martin, dated July 1936. This work also exists in 3 typescript versions which are bound and cataloged in the Special Collections Library, the third version, also dated 1936, is 499 pages in length. This work was often cited as a reference by Brosnan's students in their papers.
July 1936
4
154
From Enabling Act to University
1 folder
This folder contains typescripts of chapters for a brochure published for the university's semi-centennial in 1939, entitled "From Enabling Act to University, a Half-Century of Advancement; University of Idaho, 1889-1939." The first chapter delves into the development of collegiate sports, the second addresses the development of various colleges, the third is about the university's military history, the fourth chapter speaks to the debate of if the university should spread out over the state of Idaho or if the university should stay centralized in Moscow, the final chapter goes over the development of the alumni association and alumni public service.
ca. 1939
4
155
Outline and Notes
1 folder
This folder contains Brosnan's pencil outline for his history of the university.
Undated
4
156
Sources on Founders
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Gault, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from the president, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
157
MacLean Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president MacLean, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
158
Carlyle Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Carlyle, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
159
Brannon Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Brannon, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
160
Lindley Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Lindley, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
161
Upham Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Upham, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
162
Kelly Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Kelly, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
163
Neale Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Neale, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
164
Dale Sources
1 folder
This folder contains a typed narrative which includes a biography of president Dale, a history of the development of the university, the new buildings and new departments and colleges established during his administration, an assortment of source material including letters from him with his recollections and assessments of his administration, typed excerpts from the minutes of the Board of Regents meetings, the Argonaut, and newspapers, and research papers written by Brosnan's graduate students.
Undated
4
165
Brosnan, C.J. - "History of the University of Idaho"
1 folder
This folder contains the carbon typescript of the first 237 pages of the "History of the University of Idaho" by C.J. Brosnan. This segment includes chapters I - VIII, from the founding of the university through President Brannon's administration which ended in 1917. The entire typescript, as microfilmed, is 360 pages in length.
1952
4
166
Historical University info and notes
1 folder
This folder contains miscellaneous material including a typescript of an article appearing in the Idaho Daily Statesman in April 1925, "Let's Get One Good One First," a compilation of general university appropriations 1921-1930, comparative enrollment figures 1892/93 - 1925/26, and notes on several firsts-the first dormitory, sorority, commencement, administration building, dean of women, department of domestic science, and finally the first scholarship.
1938-1939
4
167
"History of the University of Idaho" Ch 1-6
1 folder
This folder contains "History of the University of Idaho", Chapter 1-6, pages 1-179
1952
4
168
"History of the University of Idaho" Ch 7-9
1 folder
This folder contains "History of the University of Idaho", Chapter 7-9, pages 180-323
1952
4
169
"History of the University of Idaho" Ch 10-11
1 folder
This folder contains "History of the University of Idaho", Chapter 10-11, pages 325-440
1952
4
170
"History of the University of Idaho" Ch 12-13
1 folder
This folder contains "History of the University of Idaho", Chapter 12-13, pages 442-560
1952
4
171