Esther E. Thomas scrapbooks
Scope and Contents
These scrapbooks were created by Esther E. Thomas during her time at the University of Idaho and the Moscow community. They include photographs, dance cards, invitations, cards, and other trinkets and memorabilia. There are also two yellow felt has from 1915-1918, one has football game scores written on them while the other has "Effie Swanson" written on the inside.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1925
Creator
- Thomas, Esther E., 1897-1985 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Esther Elizabeth Thomas was a student at Moscow High School and the University of Idaho. While attending the U of I, Esther was a very active member in the campus community. She was a member of the De Smet Club, the Home Economics Club, and the Women's Association. She was also secretary of the ASUI. In 1918, the flu pandemic swept the country. During this time, Esther worked as a nurse on campus for the American Red Cross through pandemic. She graduated in 1919 with a BS in Home Economics.
Extent
1 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Two scrapbooks of student life at the Unviersity of Idaho and Moscow community, and two yellow felt hats.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition source is unknown.
Digital Collection
Some of the photographs and materials from the scrapbooks were digitzed and included in the 1918 Flu Pandemic Collection.
- Title
- Guide to Esther E. Thomas scrapbooks
- Status
- Completed
- 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