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School of Forestry Alumni Memorial Loan Fund

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5741

Scope and Contents

In October 1943 Corporal Richard G. White was killed in action at Guadalcanal. Prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps on December 8, 1941, Richard had studied Forestry at the University of Idaho. At the suggestion of Richard’s father, Frederick G. White, and with his gift of $1,000.00, the University established the School of Forestry Alumni Memorial Loan Fund in the former student’s honor.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1954

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

1 volume

Abstract

Correspondence, memoranda, and contribution lists.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from University of Idaho College of Natural Resources administration on May 5, 2000.

Related Materials

See also UG 026, Box 9, file folder 408, War Records Committee: Military Personnel Files, 1941-1956, University of Idaho; Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho

Title
Guide to the School of Forestry Alumni Memorial Loan Fund 1939-1954
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