Harry Webb Marsh papers, 1918-1966, (bulk 1930-1955).

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Harry Webb Marsh papers, 1918-1966, (bulk 1930-1955).

The major portion of this collection consists of 13 scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and typed articles dealing with various aspects of Idaho and Pacific Northwest history. Of particular note is the original visitor register for the Cataldo Mission opening after its remodeling, September 26, 1926 (see item 30). The scrapbooks are indexed. Other papers in the collection include correspondence, newspaper clippings on mining, flood control, and the University of Idaho class of 1909, the class Harry would have graduated with had he completed his education. There are also movie films (16 mm.) of various mines, and several photograph albums.

6 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7489232

University of Idaho Library

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Marsh, Harry Webb, 1886-1964

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Harry Webb Marsh was born in Moscow, Idaho, March 3, 1886, the first of three sons born to William and Mattie Marsh whose home was on the corner of First and B streets. He was educated in the Moscow City schools and the University of Idaho Preparatory School. After working for several years he returned to the University of Idaho to study mining engineering. In 1903 he made his first trip to the Coeur d'Alene mining area where he worked for a time at the Tiger Poorman Mine before returning to Mos...