Clara Bleak collection on Taylor Ranch, 1986-2012
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Bleak, Clara
- Title
- Clara Bleak collection on Taylor Ranch
- Dates
- 1986-2012 (inclusive)19862012
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet
- Collection Number
- UG 94
- Summary
- Two scrapbooks created by Clara Bleak and two more folders of materials collected by or for Bleak, documenting her interest, support, and visits to the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources wilderness and environmental education locations, primarily Taylor Ranch.
- 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
Originally from two accessions, this collection includes two scrapbooks created by Clara Bleak and two more folders of materials collected by or for Bleak, documenting her interest, support, and visits to the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources wilderness and environmental education locations, primarily Taylor Ranch.
Parts of the collection have been digitized and are intended to be part of a Taylor Ranch Digital Collection, to be completed at an unknown date.
Historical Note
Originally from Ogden, Utah, Clara (Rowell) Bleak grew up in Preston, Idaho, where she developed an interest in nature from her grandmother, who taught her how to make ceramics out of the local shale and and weave baskets from the marsh reeds. Bleak graduated from the University of Idaho in 1946 with a Bachelors in Art. Bleak's love for nature continued and grew into an interest in environmental and wilderness education. Clara and her husband Ralph have been generous donors to the University of Idaho and College of Natural Resources, and after his death, Clara established the Ralph M. Bleak Memorial Endowment for Wilderness Education and Research, allowing many more students the opportunity to study wilderness research and environmental education particularily at the Taylor Ranch Wilderness Research Station.
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.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Materials received from Clara Bleak in 2017 (UA 2017-39) and 2018 (UA 2018-14).
Bibliography
University of Idaho College of Natural Resources Ralph M. Bleak Memorial Endowment for Wilderness Education and Research, https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/cnr/downloads/twrs/Bleak.pdf.
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Clara Bleak Scrapbooks
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Volume 1, up to 2002
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Description: Idaho The University1 item : Magazine; Taylor Ranch: UI's Unique Wilderness Resource, spotlight on landscape architectureDates: Winter 1986Container: Folder 1, Object 1
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Description: Taylor Ranch Wilderness field station brochures1 item : Two brochures, a photo, and drawing of wilderness laboratory and field station.Dates: undatedContainer: Folder 1, Object 2
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Description: The Univeristy of Idaho Taylor Ranch Wilderness Field station book1 item : Book about Idaho Forest, Wildlife, and Range Experiment Station Taylor Ranch, photo of a cabin on ranchDates: January 1993Container: Folder 1, Object 3
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Description: The Univeristy of Idaho Taylor Ranch Wilderness Field station presentation1 item : Presentation to the National Conference on Wilderness Economics, by John C. Hendee, Jeffrey J. Yeo, Vito (Sonny) LaSalle, and James AkensonDates: 10 May 1991Container: Folder 1, Object 4
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Description: Taylor Ranch spring photo/ newspaper clippings1 item : Photo on the Taylor Ranch and different newspaper clippings from local newspapers.Dates: 29 November 2002Container: Folder 1, Object 5
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Description: Birds of Prey Expeditions1 item : Snake River "Birds of Prey" tour, budget full dayDates: undatedContainer: Folder 1, Object 6
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Description: Letter from John C. Hendee1 item : Letter to Clara Bleak from John C. Hendee, plus a photo with past interns and Clara BleakDates: 31 January 1995Container: Folder 1, Object 7
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Description: Photos including Clara Bleak1 item : Photos of Clara Bleak with Eileen Irine, Scotts Schriber, Sam and Barbara HamDates: May 1996Container: Folder 1, Object 8
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Description: A Summer At Taylor ranch1 item : A Summer at Taylor Ranch written by Tara Lynn Verenna, an intern at the Taylor Ranch in 1997. Also includes a photo of the golden Palouse.Dates: 1997Container: Folder 1, Object 9
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Description: Predation and Interactions of Wolves and Cougars on Big Creek in Central Idaho1 item : Highlights of the 1999 winter field season by Holly and Jim AkensonDates: 17 May 1999Container: Folder 1, Object 10
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Description: Tentative schedule for Clara Bleak's visit1 item : A schedule put together by Lynn MacEachern for Clara BleakDates: 25 June 1999Container: Folder 1, Object 11
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Description: Letters of correspondence1 item : A letter to Clara Bleak from Taylor Ranch intern Matt Jones, and a letter to Clara Bleak from Taylor Ranch intern Samantha CooneyDates: 19 January 1999Container: Folder 1, Object 12
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Description: Letters of correspondence1 item : Letters to Clara Bleak from interns expressing their gratitude for her contributions to the Taylor RanchDates: Summer 1999Container: Folder 1, Object 13
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Description: Photos of interns at Taylor Ranch1 item : Photos of Taylor Ranch interns, Crystal Strobl, Ken, and Renan BagleyDates: 1999Container: Folder 1, Object 14
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Description: Correspondance and photos1 item : Letter to Clara Bleak from Jeremy Kleinsmith, and photos of interns at the Taylor RanchDates: 11 August 2000Container: Folder 1, Object 15
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Description: Itinerary for Clara Bleak1 item : Itinerary for Clara Bleak from the Univeristy of Idaho College of Natural Resources Dean's officeDates: October, unknown yearContainer: Folder 1, Object 16
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Description: Correspondance letter to Clara Bleak1 item : Letter thanking Clara Bleak for the internship opportunity from Taylor Ranch intern Andrea BristolDates: October 2001Container: Folder 1, Object 17
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Description: Press Release on Akenson's Award for Clara Bleak1 item : Taylor Ranch managers awarded for wilderness learning effortsDates: 27 April 2001Container: Folder 1, Object 18
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Description: Fire at Taylor Ranch1 item : Magazine; describing the fire events at Taylor RanchDates: Winter 2001Container: Folder 1, Object 19
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Description: UI Cooperative Education Awards1 item : Nomination of Jim and Holly Akenson for the 2001 UI Cooperative Education Employer Award. Also includes letters of support.Dates: 2000-2001Container: Folder 1, Object 20
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Description: Various email chains1 item : Email chains from the Taylor Ranch, and Sue McMurray to Clara BleakDates: 06 October 2002Container: Folder 1, Object 21
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Volume 2, 2002-
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Description: Bleak Students are here!1 item : Email from Taylor Ranch explaining that the interns had arrived at the ranch; also included are photographsDates: 11 June 2004Container: Folder 2, Object 1
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Description: DeVlieg Living/Learning Center cabin1 item : Photo and explaination of plans of building the DeVlieg Living/Learning CenterDates: 16 June 2004Container: Folder 2, Object 2
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Description: Photos of building supplies1 item : 10 photos of building supplies and a half built cabinDates: undatedContainer: Folder 2, Object 3
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Description: McCall and Taylor Ranch plans1 item : Multiple items including email about the Taylor Ranch to Clara Bleak; photos of interns, Clara Bleak and Janet Pope; an invitation to the Taylor Ranch DeVlieg Cabin grand openingDates: 24 August 2004Container: Folder 2, Object 4
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Description: Photos of building supplies at the Taylor Ranch1 item : 12 photos of buidling a cabin at the Taylor Ranch, includes photos of peopleDates: undatedContainer: Folder 2, Object 5
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Description: Photos of building materials1 item : 11 photos of building materials at the Taylor Ranch, some photos of peopleDates: undatedContainer: Folder 2, Object 6
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Description: Photo of Janet Pope with her grandson and interns1 item : Photos of Janet Pope with her grandson and interns, also included are photos of a marmot and Troy in a wold den.Dates: 03 August 2003Container: Folder 2, Object 7
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Description: Taylor Ranch interns for 20031 item : Thank you notes from Taylor Ranch interns for Clara BleakDates: 2003Container: Folder 2, Object 8
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Description: Interns Summer at Taylor Ranch1 item : A photo book of the interns summer and what they didDates: 2003Container: Folder 2, Object 9
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Description: Donor profile1 item : Donor profile of Clara BleakDates: Fall 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 10
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Description: Taylor Ranch Trip1 item : Clara Bleak's trip enteries, plus interns resumesDates: 22 June 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 11
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Description: Trip 20021 item : Photo's at the Taylor Ranch showing outdoor scenes, interns and other researchersDates: 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 12
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Description: Intern's cabin1 item : Photo's at the Taylor Ranch showing outdoor scenes, interns and other researchersDates: 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 13
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Description: Letters to Clara Bleak1 item : Multiple letters to Clara Bleak from Jim and Holly Akenson, Amie-June Brumble, and Greg BjornstromDates: 13 August 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 14
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Description: Photos at the Taylor Ranch1 item : Photos of interns, Clara Bleak, and cougar capturesDates: 04 August 2002Container: Folder 2, Object 15
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Wilderness and Environmental Education materials
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Description: Correspondence to Clara Bleak from Janet Anders1 item : Outdoors section of Moscow-Pullman Daily News, note with a few pictures of students at McCall field classroomDates: 30 October 2004Container: Folder 3, Object 1
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Description: wooden nickle with Clara's name on it1 item : Round cutting of wood decorated with marker with a string as to be a nametagDates: 14-15 September 2004Container: Folder 3, Object 2
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Description: Correspondence to Clara Bleak from Jim and Holly Akenson1 item : Note from Jim Akenson, CD with intern photos, note from intern Ryan BlackadarDates: 13 August 2009Container: Folder 3, Object 3
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Description: The Gem Society1 item : Foundation annual report, article about Clara BleakDates: 2002-2003Container: Folder 3, Object 4
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Description: The Friday Letter1 item : A newsletter for alumni and friends of the Univeristy of IdahoDates: 28 September 2009Container: Folder 3, Object 5
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Description: Development of a residential environmental education center and an environmental education teacher/professional training program at the McCall field campus1 item : Draft of a proposal, environmental education teacher/professional training program at the McCall campus fieldDates: 16 November 2000Container: Folder 3, Object 6
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Description: Wilderness: The world's living laboratory1 item : Volume 11 #2Dates: April 1994Container: Folder 3, Object 7
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Description: Taylor Ranch Wilderness Research Station1 item : Photobook made for Clara Bleak from the 2008 Bleak interns, letter thanking Clara Bleak fromCalla Hagle, photo of Calla Hagle, Kristen Pilcher, Delmar DamDates: 2008Container: Folder 3, Object 8
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Description: Taylor Wilderness Research Station1 item : Taylor ranch interns, and professors, note from new Taylro Ranch managers Pete and Meg GagDates: 2013-2017Container: Folder 3, Object 9
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Description: Project Poster done by Amy June1 item : A project pf Amy June an intern at Taylor Ranch, who became short term Taylor Ranch managersDates: undatedContainer: Folder 4, Object 10
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Description: The birds of Big Creek and Chamberlain Basin1 item : Field check listDates: undatedContainer: Folder 4, Object 11
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Description: Compton Foundation Proposal outline form1 item : Proposal outline sent to Clara BleakDates: 02 March 2010Container: Folder 4, Object 12
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Description: Syringa Society Dedication1 item : Photo of groundbreakingDates: 04 November 2004Container: Folder 4, Object 13
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Description: The Gem Society1 item : List of donors and recent inducteesDates: undatedContainer: Folder 4, Object 14
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Description: Itinerary for Clara Bleak1 item : Itinerary for Clara Bleak, thank you note for Clara Bleak from the McCall outdoor science schoolDates: 03 June 2009Container: Folder 4, Object 15
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Description: Various magazines, photos and promotional materials1 item : Different University of Idaho magazine articles about the outdoors, outdoor education magazines put together for developmentDates: 11 April 2012Container: Folder 4, Object 16
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Wilderness areas--Idaho
Geographical Names
- Taylor Ranch (Nez Perce County, Idaho)
- Taylor Wilderness Research Station
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