NTDMG5783 Guide to Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews 1992-2004 Merrell (Carolynne) oral history interviews Finding aid prepared by Courtney Berge University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives 2020 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-07-30. English Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. English University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews Merrell, Carolynne MG 5783 3 folder 1992-2004 Transcripts and cassettes of oral histories conducted by Carolynne Merrell from residents of Hells Canyon.

Carolynne L. Merrell is an archaeologist and rock art specialist living in Moscow, Idaho. She graduated from the University of Idaho with a Masters of Science in Anthropology in 2006. Owner of an archaeological consulting and contracting business, Archaeographics, she has worked with the Bureau of Land Management, the National Parks Service, and the National Forest Service. Beyond her work as an archaeological consultant Merrell also conducts interviews relating to local history and ethnographic research.

It is believed that the oral histories found in this collection were conducted, in part, as part of a project Merrell worked on for Idaho Power in 2004. She conducted interviews with early residents of Hells Canyon for this project.

Materials in the collection contains the transcripts and audio cassette recordings of oral history interviews conducted by Carolynne Merrell between 1992 to 2004, with the bulk being between 2002 to 2004. Those interviewed include Elmer Earl, Douglas Tippett, Ace Barton, Helen Beard, Chuck Wilson, and Dennis Brown. The interviews pertain to the history of Hells Canyon, and most notably cover the areas: Captain John Creek, Dug Bar, and Saddle Creek.

Collection is open for research.

Materials were donated by Carolynne Merrell in 2016 (MA 2016-12).

[Description of Item], Carolynne Merrell oral history interviews, MG 5783, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID.

Merrell, Carolynne L.. Resume. https://www.academia.edu/28608434/New_Resume_detailed

 Earl, Elmer Barton, Ace, 1925- Beard, Helen Brown, Dennis Tippett, Douglas Wilson, Chuck Hells Canyon (Idaho and Or.) Idaho Oral History Local history Anthropology Oral Histories Idaho Oral Histories Interview Transcripts 1992-2004 1

Interviews: Elmer Earl, 5 October 1992; Douglas Tippett, 21 August 2002; Ace Barton, 15 November, 2003 (Also present: Tiny Barton, Gene Merrell); Helen Beard, 31 March 2004; Chuck Wilson, 7 May 2004 (Also present: Nell Wilson)

 Cassette Tapes 1992-2004 2

Interviews: Elmer Earl, Tape I, 5 October 1992; Elmer Earl, Tape II, undated; Doug Tippett on Dug Bar, 21 August 2002; Ace Barton Original, 15 November 2003; Helen Beard, Idaho Power, Hells Canyon, 31 March 2004; Dennis Brown, nephew of Birdie Brown, 7 May 2004

 Floppy Disks 1992-2004 3

Elmer Earl Interview, 5 October 1992; Ace Barton, 15 November 2003; Chuck Wilson, 7 May 2004; Helen Beard and Doug Tippett, undated