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Moses Alexander papers (1876-1987)

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0335

Summary

This collection provides information about Alexander's two terms as mayor of Boise, his family and his business. Five mayoral and gubernatorial scrapbooks contain letters, proceedings and newspaper clippings. Family materials include tax and estate records, correspondence and certificates. The collection also includes fiscal and tax records of the various stores in the Alexander's chain and blueprints for commercial buildings.

For Moses Alexander's gubernatorial papers, see: AR 2/11. The five scrapbooks have been microfilmed and the microfilm should be used in lieu of the original materials which are in fragile condition. See: MF 537.

Dates

  • Creation: 1876 - 1987

General Note

Moses Alexander (1853-1932) was a businessman, Mayor of Boise (1897-1899), and Governor of Idaho (1915-1918).

Extent

7 Cubic Feet (3 record boxes, 7 oversize flat boxes, 2 oversize blueprint boxes.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Group

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712
(208) 334-2620