Kevin Carson collection, 1988-2022

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Carson, Kevin
Title
Kevin Carson collection
Dates
1988-2022 (bulk)
Quantity
1 linear feet
Collection Number
MG 5858
Summary
Employment materials and research materials of Kevin Carson. The majority of the collection is research material related to Kevin Carson's book "The Long Journey of the Nez Perce: A Battle History from Cottonwood to Bear Paw."
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. Some materials have restricted access: consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permissions for use.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Clippings, print-outs, correspondence, patent information, original drawings, drafts about Kevin Carson's writings and achievements

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

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.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

During the processing stage archivists reorganized folders and filenames in order to allow easier integrated into a single system of arrangement.

Location of Originals

This collection is found in the Small Manuscripts area of Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Kevin Carson, local author and former University of Idaho employee.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Employment MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
University of Idaho - Media Lab
23 items : Employment materials pertaining to the Media Lab between 1988 and 1996. Includes personal correspondence and receipts.
1988-2022
1 2
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)
7 items : **RESTRICTED** patent information.
Restricted due to sensitive patent information. Please contact Special Collections for more information.
2004-2006
1 3
Miscellaneous Photographs
13 items : Miscellaneous photographs and negatives.
undated

Series II: Nez Perce War Book ResearchReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 4
Published Materials
4 items : Newspaper and magazine articles related to Kevin Carson and his research.
2011-2015
1 5
Lolo Pass Research Materials
22 items : Research materials related to Chapter 7: "Over the Lolo Pass". Includes sketches, maps, and drafts for the chapter.
undated
1 6
Canyon Creek Research Materials
8 items : Research materials related to Chapter 10: "The Battle of Canyon Creek". Includes sketches, maps, and notes for the chapter.
undated
1 7
Mischellaneous Research Materials
21 items : Miscellaneous research materials. Includes maps, research data, and sketches for the book.
undated
1 8
Maps, sketches, and images (I)
19 items : Various maps, sketches, and images for the book. Maps show the routes taken by soldiers and volunteers. Sketches intended for chapter illustrations.
undated
1 9
Maps, sketches, and images (II)
31 items : Various maps, sketches, and images for the book. Maps show the routes taken by soldiers and volunteers. Sketches intended for chapter illustrations.
undated

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Engineering
  • Nez PercĂ© Indians--Wars, 1877--Sources
  • Patents

Titles within the Collection

  • Nez Perce Tribe