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Lyle M. Rowell scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG 544

Content Description

Lyle M. Rowell attended the University of Idaho from 1912 to about 1915. His scrapbook contains photographs from his time spent at U of I. Many are of students and campus events. Other materials include event invitations and dance cards. There are also photographs and papers from when Rowell served in the United States National Guard.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912-1923

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Lyle Marshall Rowell was born on May 15, 1888 to John and Joyce Rowell in Rutkuen, Iowa.

He attended the University of Idaho in 1912. Rowell was a member of the first military organization at U of I. He served in Company "A" first as a corporal. He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta. He also served in the U.S. National Guard, Army Troops, 116 Cavalry and the Corps of Engineers. He left the National Guard as a Major.

Lyle M. Rowell died on April 9, 1947.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (1 oversized box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Scrapbook of student life at the University of Idaho and from Lyle M. Rowell's time in the National Guard.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This scrapbook was donated by Lyle M. Rowell's grandson, Patrick F. Hudson.

Condition Description

Fair.

Title
Guide to Lyle M. Rowell scrapbook
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
Date
2022
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