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Remembering Governor Andrus

Posted on August 25, 2017

University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives remembers Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus. Governor Andrus made frequent trips to the UI campus in his terms as governor from 1971-1977 and again from 1987-1995. Here, he plants a tree at the dedication of the Menard Law School Building in 1974.... [Read More]
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Sir Walter Scott

Posted on August 15, 2017

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Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was an historical novelist, playwright, poet, and politically active proud son of Scotland. Scott is the author of Rob Roy, Ivanhoe, and Waverly as well as the poem The Lady of the Lake among other literary classics. In an 1832 publication of letters written by Scott... [Read More]
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