Guide to the Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook 1892-1940
Cage 698

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
Swofford, Hattie M.
Title
Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook
ID
Cage 698
Date [inclusive]
1892-1940
Extent
2 feet of linear shelf space, 1 box
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
This collection consists of a single item: a carved wood scrapbook recording the history of the Mountain Home School in Latah County, Idaho, 1892-1940.

Preferred Citation

Hattie M. Swofford Scrapbook, 1892-1940

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Washington State University Libraries Pullman, WA

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Biography/History

Mountain Home School District Number 1, located in Latah County, Idaho, was organized in 1890 with J. W. Haynes active in laying out the boundaries. The school's first session was held in 1892. In 1907 a new school building was constructed.

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Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single item: a carved wood scrapbook recording the history of the Mountain Home School in Latah County, Idaho, 1892-1940. According to information included in the scrapbook, "This school is located 15 miles East of Garfield, Wash. and 8 miles north of Potlatch, Idaho in Latah County Idaho." The scrapbook includes photographs, newspaper clippings, manuscript and typewritten notes, chronologies, and lists of pupils and teachers. The materials were assembled by Hattie M. Swofford, a former teacher at Mountain Home School in circa 1940. The scrapbook is enclosed in a carved wood cover depicting the school building.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  2013

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open and available for research use.

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions apply.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated to Washington State University Libraries by Hattie M. Swofford.

Processing Information

Cheryl Gunselman processed this collection.

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Names and Subjects

Corporate Name(s)

Subject(s) :
  • Mountain Home School -- Idaho -- Latah County

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • Swofford, Hattie M.

Subject(s)

  • Education, Elementary -- Idaho -- Latah County
  • Elementary and Secondary Education
  • Idaho
  • Scrapbooks

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