A span of twenty years and a trebling in size often spells profound changes in the spirit and character of an institution. Perhaps the most significant trait of the University of Idaho has been the abiding nature through the years of what we call the “Idaho Spirit.”

It is the spirit of kindliness and yet of candor, of faithfulness and yet of fun, of sentiment and yet of seriousness.

Because this spirit has prevailed among her sons and daughters, the University of Idaho will continue year after year winning her way to fame.

Message from Harrison C. Dale, President of the University of Idaho in the 1938 Gem of the Mountains Digital Yearbook.