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Idaho Penitentiary cornerstone collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0308

Summary

Contents of an 1870 cornerstone time capsule from a cellhouse building at the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary. Includes correspondence, lists of fraternal lodge members, various almanacs and newspapers, coins, seals and other memorabilia.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856 - 1870

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 document box.)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Group

Title
MS0308 Idaho Penitentiary cornerstone collection
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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