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Silver tea service

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5740

Scope and Contents

Five-piece silver tea service presented in 1907 to Mr. and Mrs. John Middleton by the members of the 1907 University of Idaho football team. John Middleton, head coach, led the team to one of the most successful seasons in Vandal history.

Engraved on the platter are the words: “To Mr. and Mrs. Middleton by Football Team ‘07” and the scores of the games played that season against the University of Oregon, University of Washington, Whitman College, and Washington State College. The initial “M” is engraved on the pitcher, creamer, sugar bowl, and waste bowl.

Dates

  • Creation: 1907

Language of Materials

This collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The manuscript group is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.

Extent

5 pieces: platter, pitcher, creamer, sugar bowl, waste bowl

Abstract

Silver tea service

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Middleton donated the set to the University of Idaho in 1962, according to a clipping of an article from a 1962 edition of the Moscow, Idaho newspaper, Idahonian, found in the Special Collections & Archives’ vertical file. Illustrating the article is a photograph showing University of Idaho social sciences librarian Charles Webbert with the set.

Title
Guide to the Silver tea service 1907
Author
Finding aid prepared by Julie Monroe
Date
© October 2011
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs ( Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latn
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

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