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Series 1: Papers and Correspondence

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of papers kept by construction engineer A.T. Schenck during the building of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Included in the collection are correspondence between Schenck and the university, memos, daily field reports detailing construction progress and weather conditions and financial reports. This collection also includes photographs taken by Schenck of Memorial Gym's construction, other UI campus buildings and several photos of the construction of Arrowrock Dam on the Boise River.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915-1940
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1927-1929

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 linear feet

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository