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George E. "Cap" Horton collection, 1906-1949

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Horton, George Elmer, 1879-1949
Title
George E. "Cap" Horton collection
Dates
1906-1949 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 linear feet
Collection Number
MG 587
Summary
Papers, photographs, textiles, and other miscellaneous materials.
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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Content Description

This collection contains papers and photographs of George E. Horton, U of I alum and Graduate Manager from 1924-1939. Some highlighted materials includes is Rafe Gibbs' book, Beacon of the Mountain and Plain (marked pages of George Horton activity), two red and white Pendleton "Idaho" blankets used during early days of U of I athletics, field glasses, and Horton's U of I diploma from 1906.

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Historical Note

George Elmer Horton was born on September 4, 1879 near Garfield, Washington. He attended the University of Idaho and graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1906. While at the university he participated in football and track and field. Horton later became U of I's Graduate Manager, a role he was in for about fourteen years (1925 to 1939). He also served as secretary-treasurer and manager of the Idaho Memorial association which had sponsored the building of the Memorial Gym. George E. Horton died on May 26, 1949.

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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

These materials were donated by Elisabeth Hall in November 2023.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • I: Materials

    • Description: University of Idaho diploma
      1 item : B.S. Electrical Engineering
      Dates: 06 June 1906
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: Obituary
      1 item : Photocopy.
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Curriculum Vitae
      Dates: 1945
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Newspaper clippings
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Idaho Hall of Fame Sports Banquet program
      Dates: 22 March 1975
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Correspondence
      Dates: 1922-1949
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Photographs
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Class Day program
      Dates: 1906
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8
    • Description: First Prize ribbon
      1 item : Blue in color. "Second Annual Meet U. og I. vs. W. C. First Prize Discus."
      Dates: 22 April 1902
      Container: Box 1, Folder 9
    • Description: Football game agreements
      Dates: 1902-1906
      Container: Box 1, Folder 10
    • Description: Miscellaneous papers
      1 folder : Financial receipts and other documents.
      Container: Box 1, Folder 11
    • Description: Field glasses
      1 item
      Container: Box 2, Object 1
    • Description: Beacon for the Mountain and Plain
      1 item : book
      Container: Box 2, Object 2
    • Description: "I" blanket
      1 item : Red and white; Pendleton Wool Mills.
      Container: Box 3, Object 3
    • Description: "I" blanket
      1 item : Red and white; Pendleton Wool Mills.
      Container: Box 3, Object 4

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Subject Terms

  • College students
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • College campuses
  • College graduates
  • Universities and colleges
  • Universities and colleges--Professional staff
  • University of Idaho

Titles within the Collection

  • Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc.
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