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Adam Aulbach scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MG 92

Scope and Contents

Select newspaper clipping and supplementary material from 1906 to 1988, and letters to and from Adam Aulbach, publisher of the Murray Sun/Coeur d’Alene Sun, Idaho Press, Wallace Sun, etc.

Dates

  • Creation: 1906-1988

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Adam Aulbach was born 25 December 1844 in Belleville, Illinois. He began working in newspapers at the St. Louis Republic. He began publishing the Coeur d’Alene Sun (located in Murray, Idaho) on 4 January 1895, and would continue to publish the paper until 1912, the last edition being released on 28 September 1912. Aulbach would continue to be a prominent figure in the area, publishing for the Idaho Press and the Wallace Sun. Aulbach was also heavily invovled in the mining industry around Murray, including owning the Murray water plant. He served a term in the state legislature in 1905 in the House of Represetatives and was also mayor of Murray at one point. Aulbach died in Murray on the 9 June 1933.

Extent

1.5 Cubic Feet (1 OS box.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Personal effects, letters, and newspaper clippings collected by Adam Aulbach.

Title
Guide to Adam Aulbach scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Knox Carter.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

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