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Allen and June Ramstedt scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MG 5801

Content Description

This collection consists of one scrapbook kept by Allen and June Ramstedt. The Ramstedt's were both University of Idaho alumni, and lived in the Moscow community until they passed. The scrapbook contains a few pictures of the U of I campus and various students. It also features engagement and wedding information and pictures from the marriage of Allen and June.

Dates

  • Creation: 1928-1935

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Allen Swan Ramstedt was born on May 6, 1906 to Victor and Alma Ramstedt in Moscow, Idaho. He attended Moscow High School and came to the University of Idaho in 1925. Here he studied Business and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and the Inkwell (Lutheran) organization. Allen graduated with bachelors in Business in 1928. After graduating, he married June Eimers on May 26, 1935 in Grangeville, Idaho. He also worked with his father at the George Creighton, Company store in Moscow and owned the store until his retirement. Allen died on October 29, 2001 in Moscow, Idaho.

June Gareth Eimers was born on June 9, 1913 to Jacob and Rose Eimers in Grangeville, Idaho. She graduted from Grangeville High School and enrolled at the University of Idaho in 1933. June was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta, the Women's Atheltic Association (basketball sports manager), the Pan-Hellenic Association, and worked for the Argonaut (U of I student newspaper). After attending U of I, she went on to work in the Latah County Assessor's Office until her retirement. June passed away on February 28, 2002 in Moscow, Idaho.

Extent

1 linear feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Scrapbook kept by Allen and June Ramstedt, both University of Idaho students in the late 1920s and longstanding members of the Moscow, Idaho community.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This scrapbook was sent to Special Collections by Alan Cavener of Nampa, Idaho.

Bibliography

Condition Description

The back cover and last few blank pages were removed due to prior water damage and possible mold. A copy of the 33rd U of I Commencement Program, 1928, was removed from one of these pages and kept with the remaining book.

Title
Guide to Allen and June Ramstedt scrapbook
Status
In Progress
Author
Finding aid prepared by Sara Szobody.
Date
2023
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