Throughout its 125-year history, the Argonaut’s various staff claimed that the paper was “never too big to engage in a little frivolity.” They were known to periodically offer contests for the campus community to compete in. There was a contest to name the University’s varsity team; pumpkin carving; best FBI...
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Uncovering Local History in a University Archive
A primary function of the University of Idaho Library’s Special Collections and Archives is to collect records and materials that tell the story of university students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our repository cares for all manner of U of I collections, from club scrapbooks to administrative budget ledgers, from athletics...
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Queens of Torts
The Just-Us Club
Recently Dr. Kathy Aiken, professor emerita, Dulce Kersting-Lark, head of Special Collections and Archives, and Haley Noble, head of the Latah County Historical Society came together at the U of I Women’s Center to talk about women’s groups that had and still exist in and around Moscow. In discussing the...
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Moscow Renaissance Fair
Creative Community Traditions
Written by KT Turner
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Happy Thanksgiving
It’s almost Thanksgiving! Here are a few tidbits to jumpstart your holiday.
David's ad
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George Cap Horton
Graduate Manager
This month U of I Library Special Collections and Archives received a donation of University of Idaho memorabilia and historic material. The George E. “Cap” Horton collection features papers and items kept by Horton during his time as the university’s Graduate Manger.
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Reflecting on Veterans Day & Native American Heritage Month
![Military Science Cadets [1]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/harvester/thumbs/pg1-208-010_th.jpg)
This piece appeared in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News
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Par for the Course
U of I's Own Golf Course
The University of Idaho Golf Course boasts a rich history and a legacy of traditions. Over the years, it has welcomed esteemed players like Byron Nelson and Harold (Jug) McSpaden. In fact, in August 1946, these exceptional golfers triumphed over Roy Moe and Neil Christian of Spokane with a 4-up...
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A Good Snapshot
“A good snapshot keeps a moment from running away.”
― Eudora Welty
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Spook-tacular Archives
![Zoology class. University of Idaho. [214-06]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/harvester/thumbs/pg1_3035_full_th.jpg)
It’s #SpookySeason! To put you in the mood, please enjoy these ghostly images and ghoulish jokes and puns.
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