First U of I Cloned Mule Race
Content Description
Images from Winnemuca Nevada Races; negatives and color prints of the University of Idaho's first cloned mule Idaho Gem.
Dates
- Creation: 2006
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
Biographical / Historical
Idaho Gem was the first mule to be cloned and born healthy in 2003 by the University of Idaho. It won its first race in 2006. The race was the world's first appearnce by a cloned animal in a professional athletic competition. Gordon Woods was the cloning project lead and a U of I CALS professor of animal and veterinary science.
Extent
.25 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photographs and negatives from Idaho Gem’s first cloned mule race. As well as a press release about the race.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials received from Gene Merrell, UI Associate Vice President for Economic Development upon retirement in 2016 (UA 2016-04).
Bibliography
Condition Description
good
- Title
- Guide to First Cloned Mule Race photograph collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding Aid prepared by Jeremiah Fielding
- Date
- 2025
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository