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Allen and June Ramstedt scrapbook, 1928-1935

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Ramstedt, Allen Swan, 1906-2001
Title
Allen and June Ramstedt scrapbook
Dates
1928-1935 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear feet
Collection Number
MG 5801
Summary
Scrapbook kept by Allen and June Ramstedt, both University of Idaho students in the late 1920s and longstanding members of the Moscow, Idaho community.
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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Historical Note

Allen Swan Ramstedt was born on May 6, 1906 to Victor and Alma Ramstedt in Moscow, Idaho. He attended Moscow High School and came to the University of Idaho in 1925. Here he studied Business and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and the Inkwell (Lutheran) organization. Allen graduated with bachelors in Business in 1928. After graduating, he married June Eimers on May 26, 1935 in Grangeville, Idaho. He also worked with his father at the George Creighton, Company store in Moscow and owned the store until his retirement. Allen died on October 29, 2001 in Moscow, Idaho.

June Gareth Eimers was born on June 9, 1913 to Jacob and Rose Eimers in Grangeville, Idaho. She graduated from Grangeville High School and enrolled at the University of Idaho in 1933. June was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta, the Women's Athletic Association (basketball sports manager), the Pan-Hellenic Association, and worked for the Argonaut (U of I student newspaper). After attending U of I, she went on to work in the Latah County Assessor's Office until her retirement. June passed away on February 28, 2002 in Moscow, Idaho.

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Content Description

This collection consists of one scrapbook kept by Allen and June Ramstedt. The Ramstedt's were both University of Idaho alumni, and lived in the Moscow community until they passed. The scrapbook contains a few pictures of the U of I campus and various students. It also features engagement and wedding information and pictures from the marriage of Allen and June.

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Use of the Collection

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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This scrapbook was sent to Special Collections by Alan Cavener of Nampa, Idaho.

Bibliography

"Allen Ramstedt, Moscow resident." 2001. Moscow-Pullman Daily News. https://dnews.com/local/allen-ramstedt-moscow-resident/article_cf6af61b-6c73-50e4-a619-a66a34c94571.html.

"June G. Ramstedt, 88, Moscow." 2002. The Lewiston Tribune. https://www.lmtribune.com/northwest/june-g-ramstedt-88-moscow/article_8515f6df-b187-5cb8-a82d-f90242eaae15.html.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • College students
  • College campuses

Personal Names

  • Ramstedt, June (Eimers), 1913-2002
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