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Title: True Hoyle Collection
Dates: 1880-2001
Collection Number: 2001.05
Creator/Collector:
True Hoyle
Extent: 20 x 14 x 3.5 inches
Repository:
Humboldt State University Library
Arcata, California 95521-8299
Abstract: The True Hoyle collection consists of photographs, newspapers clippings, and documents related to True Dolson Hoyle and her
family spanning two generations. In addition, there are transcribed letters written between True and her family when she attended
Humboldt State University. This collection documents the Dolson Hoyle family who were prominent members of the Humboldt County
community.
Language of Material: English
Open for research by appointment.
Copyright has not been assigned to Humboldt State University. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce in any format please
contact the Special Collections Librarian.
True Hoyle Collection. Humboldt State University Library
This collection was donated from Jennifer Mhiel on behalf of True Dolson Hoyle.
Biography/Administrative History
True Hoyle is the daughter of one the pioneer families of Humboldt County. In the 1920s she attended Humboldt State before
transferring to University of California Davis in 1940 to earn her a degree in Animal Science. In 1971, she earned a Master's
of Science in Plant Science from California State University of Fresno. As for public service, in 1946, she started working
with Red Cross and the ministry of migrant workers while teaching at public schools. Her volunteer work continued when she
moved to Fresno in 1965. There she worked with local migrant workers. In 1983, seeking a peaceful retirement in Humboldt Country,
Hoyle continued to work with local groups like the Arcata Group of Presbyterian Women and Women of the Redwoods Presbytern.
In addition, she was a member of the Redwood Forest Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, the Historic Sites Society
of Arcata, Arcata's Woman's Club, Native Daughters of the Golden West Parlor, and Society of Humboldt County Pioneers. True
Hoyle's activism throughout California is defining characteristic of her life.
Scope and Content of Collection
The True Hoyle collection consists of photographs of True Dolson Hoyle and her family members. In addition, there are letters
that have been transcribed, article clippings, postcards, and a transcribed interview.
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