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Lee F. Zimmerman papers, 1934-1987

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Zimmerman, Lee F. (Lee Franklin), 1902-
Title
Lee F. Zimmerman papers
Dates
1934-1987 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 cubic feet
Collection Number
MG 232
Summary
This collection contains professional and general correspondence, letters of recommendation, farewell letters received upon his retirement, correspondence with Richard Beck (associate librarian at the University Idaho), certificate of appreciations, and photographs of Zimmerman.
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

Lee Franklin Zimmerman did his B.A. in the University of Wisconsin and received his master's degree in library science from the University of Illinois. He worked as a director of the library division of State Department of Education in Minnesota, chief librarian at the University of Idaho, and president of Idaho State Library Association. He was a member of the Church of Immaculate Conception and life member of Elks. Zimmerman was born 17 March 1898 in Pennsylvania. He died 27 January 1990 in North Carolina.

Richard Beck was born 1 July 1928 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Thomas College in 1949 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He revieved his bachelor and master degrees in library science from the University of Minnesota. He worked for the University of Idaho Library from 1957 to 1988 at which time he retired as Associated Dean of Libraries. He was married to Janice Hollenbeck. Beck died 5 March 2010.

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Content Description

Professional and general correspondence, letters of recommendation, farewell letters received upon his retirement, correspondence with Richard Beck (associate librarian at the University of Idaho), certificates of appreciation, and photographs of Zimmerman.

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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

Materials were donated by Lee Zimmerman in 1986.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Series 1:

    • Description: Professional Correspondence
      92 items : Correspondence between Lee Zimmerman and other organizations like University of Chicago, College of William and Mary, Iowa State College, American Library Association, Virginia Junior College, The Library Journal, University of Minnesota, Office of Minneapolis Mayor, The Lilly Research Laboratories, Public Library of Cincinnati, State of New Jersey Department of Education, State of Minnesota Department of Education, University of Idaho, Seattle Public Library, Oregon State Ststem of Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, Idaho State Library, Conference Board of Associated Research Councils, Michigan State University, The University of North Carolina Library, American Library Association, among others
      Dates: 1934-1967
      Container: Box 1, Folder 1
    • Description: 1: General Correspondence
      25 items : Correspondence between Lee Zimmerman and H.G. Bousfield, Henry L. Day, Frank Langer, Warren Owens, Rodney K. Waldron, Charles W. Hooker, Lester S. Sandlin among others
      Dates: 1965-1979
      Container: Box 1, Folder 2
    • Description: Letters of Recommendation
      60 items : Letters of recommendation and resumes of Miss Elizabeth P. Armstrong, Robert W. Burns Jr. among others
      Dates: 1953-1965
      Container: Box 1, Folder 3
    • Description: Farewell & Best Wishes
      22 items : Farewell and best wishes from Shirley Beck, W. P. Kellam, Rodney K. Waldron, Gary E. Strong, Richard J. Beck, Eli M. Oboler, Valerie Atherton, George Kellogg, Charles A. Webbert, Lois B. Ackaret, Gib Myers, James A. McClure, Arthur McAnally, among others
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box 1, Folder 4
    • Description: Zimmerman-Beck Correspondence
      111 items : Correspondence between Lee Zimmerman, Shirley Beck and Richard J. Beck
      Dates: 1967-1973
      Container: Box 1, Folder 5
    • Description: Zimmerman-Beck Correspondence
      33 items : Correspondence between Lee Zimmerman, Shirley Beck and Richard J. Beck
      Dates: 1967-1987
      Container: Box 1, Folder 6
    • Description: Certificates of Appreciation
      4 items : Certificates of the University of Idaho, Idaho Library Association and The State of Idaho
      Dates: 1967
      Container: Box 1, Folder 7
    • Description: Photographs
      10 items : Photographs of Lee Zimmerman and other individuals
      Dates: 1951-1967
      Container: Box 1, Folder 8

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Subject Terms

  • Academic libraries
  • Correspondence
  • Librarians

Personal Names

  • Beck, Richard, 1928-2010
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