NTDMG587 Guide to George E. "Cap" Horton collection Horton (George E. "Cap") collection Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives 2023
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-11-02. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives George E. "Cap" Horton collection Horton, George Elmer, 1879-1949 MG 587 2 linear feet 1906-1949 Papers, photographs, textiles, and other miscellaneous materials. English .

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.

Collection is open for research.

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.

These materials were donated by Elisabeth Hall in November 2023.

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.

 University of Idaho College graduates College campuses College students Universities and colleges Universities and colleges--Professional staff Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) Idaho Colleges and Universities Photographs Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. Materials I University of Idaho diploma 1 item B.S. Electrical Engineering 06 June 1906 1 1 Obituary 1 item Photocopy. 1 2 Curriculum Vitae 1945 1 3 Newspaper clippings 1 4 Idaho Hall of Fame Sports Banquet program 22 March 1975 1 5 Correspondence 1922-1949 1 6 Photographs 1 7 Class Day program 1906 1 8 First Prize ribbon 1 item Blue in color. "Second Annual Meet U. og I. vs. W. C. First Prize Discus." 22 April 1902 1 9 Football game agreements 1902-1906 1 10 Miscellaneous papers 1 folder Financial receipts and other documents. 1 11 Field glasses 1 item 2 1 Beacon for the Mountain and Plain 1 item book 2 2 "I" blanket 1 item Red and white; Pendleton Wool Mills. 3 3 "I" blanket 1 item Red and white; Pendleton Wool Mills. 3 4