Bok Kai Mui Temple, popularly known as Buckeye Mao Joss House - Lewiston, Idaho, 1956-10-21
Content Description
This collection contains 211 photographic prints and twelve photographic negatives related to Sister Elsensohn's work at the Historical Museum at Saint Gertrude's Academy and Convent in Cottonwood, Idaho. Subjects include Polly Bemis, Chinese immigrants in the Lewiston area, and Idaho County pioneers. This collection also contains many images of Saint Gertrude's.
Dates
- Creation: 1956-10-21
Biographical / Historical
Demolished in 1989 to make room for Lewiston Morning Tribune press building. Also home to Chinese Freemasons, also known as Hung or Triad Society
Extent
From the Collection: .46 Cubic Feet
From the Collection: 201 Photographic Prints
From the Collection: 12 Photographic Negatives
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Photograph by Ira S. Dole
Repository Details
Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620
public.archives@ishs.idaho.gov