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This digital collection comprises selected materials from the Hitchcock O’Leary Family papers at the Boise City Archive. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, ephemera, family histories, yearbooks, artifacts, and postcards dating from 1887-2010. The material provides a documentation of the activities of two generations of the Hitchcock and O’Leary families.

The Hitchcock family were prominent business owners during the 20^th century, owning service stations throughout southern Idaho, a jewelry store in the Idanha Building at one time, and a Chrysler car dealership located at 12^th and Main in downtown Boise.

The O’Leary family were ranchers and sheepman throughout the late 19^th century and early 20^th century. Kenneth O’Leary departed from his father’s business to attend law school at the University of Idaho, served as an attorney in the Army during World War II, and was elected to serve as an Ada County prosecutor.

This collection contains materials related to war and World War II.  Please review the Harmful Content and Language Statement for more information on sensitive materials.   

Image credit: Hitchcock O'Leary family papers, MS093-B01-F03-001, Boise City Archives

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