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Perkins family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 057

Scope and Contents

This collection contains ration books and a war bond booklet from World War II, maps of the Boise area, and a pamphlet about uranium prospects near Mesa Verde.

Dates

  • 1938-1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Biographical / Historical

Helen Darlene Sherbondy was born on October 22, 1911 to Roy and Addie Sherbondy in Boise, Idaho. Blake Ervin Perkins was born on November 12, 1905 to Frank and Amanda Perkins in Fairmont, Nebraska and then raised in Boise. They married in Boise on August 2, 1931. Together they lived in Long Beach, California and Boise, Idaho. In Boise, they lived at 2425 Ellis Ave, a home that Blake's parents built.

Blake died on December 16, 1984 and Helen died on January 24, 1996. They are buried together at Dry Creek Cemetery.

Extent

.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Material is stored offsite; advance notice is required.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Collections Repository

Contact:
150 N Capitol Blvd
PO Box 500
Boise Idaho 83701