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Minnie Priest Dunton scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0720

Summary

This collection consists of one scrapbook concerning Minnie Priest Dunton's civic activities and some family correspondence. Included are newspaper clippings, correspondence, memorabilia, and copies of of speeches given by Mrs. Dunton. Subjects include patriotism and woman suffrage.

Dates

  • Creation: 1913 - 1918

Creator

Biographical Note

Minnie Priest Dunton was born in New Hampshire in 1867 and graduated from Mount Holyoke College. She moved to Idaho City, Idaho in 1917 and later to Boise. In Boise she was a librarian, active club woman, and orator.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet : 1 scrapbook with loose items.

Language of Materials

English

Subject

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

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