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Eustace Thurman Baker Manuscript, 1950-1951

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Baker, Eustace Thurman, 1882-
Title
Eustace Thurman Baker Manuscript
Dates
1950-1951 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
MG 197
Summary
This collection documents the publishing process of Dr. Eustace T. Baker's book, "The Cow Owner's Handbook". It includes several key steps and correspondence between the publisher, Prentice-Hall.
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

Eustace Baker was born in 1882 In Pennsylvania. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1909 with a degree in veterinarian science. E. T. Baker was a veterinarian in Moscow. He taught at Washington State college until 1911 before moving to the University of Idaho. He started his own practice in Moscow in 1913. In 1915 he was the Deputy State Veterinarian for Idaho. He authored three books on veterinary subjects and was a member of the Moscow Elks and Masonic Lodges. He married Theodosia Allen. Baker died in 1957 in Moscow, Idaho.

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Content Description

This collection includes one dummy booklet for photo placement, one final typescript, one draft and several page proofs for "The Cow Owner's Handbook", as well as correspondence between the author and publisher.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

FOR PHOTOS Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

FOR DOCUMENTS Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Material was transferred from the Day-NW book collection in 1986.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1:

    • Description: Dummy Booklet for Photos
      8 items : Dummy booklet that was used to show the placement of photos in "The Cow Owner's Handbook"
      Dates: unknown
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: 1: Final Typescript
      1 item : Final typescript for "The Cow Owner's Handbook"
      Dates: 1951
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Draft
      1 item : A draft of "The Cow Owner's Handbook"
      Dates: 1951
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Page Proofs
      1 item : Page proofs for "The Cow Owner's Handbook"
      Dates: 1951
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Correspondence
      18 items : Correspondance to and from the author and publisher (Prentic-Hall) of "The Cow Owner's Handbook"
      Dates: 1950-1951
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5

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Subject Terms

  • Authors
  • Correspondence
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