George Roberts collection, 1942-1999
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Roberts, George, 1927-
- Title
- George Roberts collection
- Dates
- 1942-1999 (inclusive)19421999
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 5793
- Summary
- Correspondence to Gladys and Arnold Goldsmith from Goerge and Macky Roberts, biographical information and introduction to the letters written by Arnold Goldsmith, and a copy of Atticana, a journal put together by the University of Idaho Department of Art and Architecture.
- Repository
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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
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
A collection of holiday themed letters sent each year during the winter to Arnold and Gladys Goldsmith. Includes the original letters hand-written by both George and Macky, some written on hand-made or decorated cards. The letters were later transcribed by Arnold Goldsmith, and are housed with the originals. They range from Idaho politics, family highlights, to a moose eating Macky Robert's garden. Also included in the collection is an introductory letter from Arnold Goldsmith, discussing the Goldsmith's and Roberts' relationship and notable topics and lines from the letters.
Historical Note
George Roberts was born in Madison, Wisconsin on 10 June 1927. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with both his Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees. He and his wife Macky moved to rural Idaho when George took a position at the University of Idaho teaching art in 1957, where he stayed until he retired in 1992. George was Chairman of the Art Department at the U of I from 1963-1977 and was such a beloved professor he received an Outstanding Teacher Award in 1992.
George and Macky were both artists who together created a University Medallion first worn at the inauguration of Ernest Hartung, worn with official univeristy attire and is now a regular element of the president's academic attire. Macky was also known for her jewellery creations. George was an award-winning artist, known for his sculptures and pottery. He received the Idaho Governor's Award and Medal of Excellence and the Excellence in the Arts Lifetime Achievement award from the City of Moscow. His sculptures can still be seen on the U of I campus, including the iconic Vandal statue in the Pittman Center and a metal eagle sculpture still hanging in the Library.
George Roberts passed away in Moscow, ID on 11 March 2012.
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.
Alternative Forms Available
Another copy of the 1942 Atticana journal can be found in the Idaho Collection in Special Collections: https://alliance-uidaho.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01ALLIANCE_UID/2vsn7u/alma996813701851.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Materials received from George Roberts in 1998 (MA 1998-04).
Bibliography
Sources:
George Roberts Obituary, Daily News, March 28, 2012: https://dnews.com/obituaries/george-roberts-84-of-moscow/article_159e758d-cf56-5f8d-9db7-94899b365ad4.html
Faculty Staff Handbook, 4990-Academic Regalia, Amended August 2010: https://www.uidaho.edu/governance/policy/policies/fsh/deleted-policies/4990
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Introduction to letters of George and Macky Roberts1 folder : 11 typed pagesDates: 1999Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Letters and Transcriptions1 folder : 43 hand-written letters written to Arnold and Gladys Goldsmith, most accompanied by typed transcripts, one newspaper clippingDates: 1956-1997Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Atticana, Volume III, Spring 19421 folder : One edition of Atticana, a journal designed and printed by the Attic Club, students in the Department of Art and Architecture at the University of Idaho, comprised of loose leaf original prints and drawings, plus a list of members and a group photo.Dates: 1942
