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Robert J. Fisher collection, 1941-1942
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fisher, Robert J., 1922-2016
- Title
- Robert J. Fisher collection
- Dates
- 1941-1942 (inclusive)19411942
- Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- UG 080
- Summary
- Student handbook, time schedule, textbook lists, a chemistry laboratory outline, a co-ed code book, and a University of Idaho hat.
- 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 DescriptionReturn to Top
Robert J. Fisher was a student at the University of Idaho from 1941 to 1942. Items in this collection are from the University of Idaho. They including a student handbook, time schedule, textbook lists, a chemistry laboratory outline, a co-ed code book, and a University of Idaho hat. All of these items are from the early 1940s.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Robert John "Bob" Fisher was born to Euna May and Robert C. Fisher on August 29, 1922 in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from Nampa High School in 1940, he sought higher education. He eventually enrolled in the University of Idaho, and was in attendance through the years 1941 to 1942. However, during that year Fisher joined the United States Navy and was sent to a bootcamp in Farragut, Idaho.
Fisher was assigned then to the USS Turkey ATO 143 from 1942 to 1945. This vessel towed targets, water barges, ammunition barges, and damaged warships. During their tours, they were in Australia and many of the South Pacific Islands. Fisher was honorably discharged in December 1945, reaching the rank of Radioman Second Class.
After his time in the military, Fisher enrolled at Oregon State College where he met his wife, Norma Jean Duspiva. They married on April 10, 1949. After his college graduation, he was hired by the Albert Dickinson Company which at the time was a major seed firm. Later life he was employed by the Oregon Department of Employment until his retirement in 1982. Fisher passed away on October 9, 2016.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[Description of Item], Robert J. Fisher collection, UG 080, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Series and folders are arranged in alphabetical order. The textile (hat) is the only item separated from the folder arrangements.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I: University of Idaho Publications, 1941-1942Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Book List University of Idaho Book Store semester book list publications.
|
1941-1942 |
| 1 | 2 | Co-ed Code Published by the Associated Women Students of the University of Idaho.
|
1941-1942 |
| 1 | 3 | Directory of Faculty and Students |
October 1941 |
| 1 | 4 | Handbook |
1941-1942 |
| 1 | 5 | Laboratory Outline - General Chemistry |
1941 |
Series II: TextilesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description |
|---|---|
| Box | |
| 2 | University of Idaho Hat |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University of Idaho
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Fisher, Robert J., 1922-2016 (fmo)
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
2022
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