Background
Ricketts, Virginia Lee was born on January 12, 1925 in Jamestown, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Roy Earl Eastman and Alma Anna Hunter.
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Then and now in southern Idaho
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"An independent researcher/consultant and former Clerk of the District Court for Jerome County, Virginia Ricketts has used her knowledge of the location and accessibility of historic records and her love of research to acquaint others with the unique history of south central Idaho and its role in the development of the state and the nation. . ."
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Virginia Lee Ricketts
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Virginia Lee Ricketts, American historian, researcher. Recipient Certified of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History, 1984, Certified of Resolution of Appreciation, Idaho State Board Education, 1998, Esto Perpetua award Idaho State History Society, 2004; named Idaho Distinguished Citizen, Idaho Statesmen, 1988, Centennial Citizen, Citizens of Jerome County Idaho, 1990.
Education
Graduate High School, Filer, Idaho.
Career
Clerk district court, auditor, recorder Jerome County, Idaho, 1972—1979. Private practice historian, researcher Jerome, since 1979. Member Idaho State History Records Advisory Board, Boise, 1976-2002.
President Idaho Association Recorders and Clerks, 1977-1978. Consultant Idaho State Supreme Court, Boise, 1979-1981. Tour director, instructor College Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, 1984-1997.
Member Bureau Land Management Advisory Board, Shoshone, Idaho, 1989-1995, Upper Snake River Ecosystem Advisory Board, Idaho, 1995-1998. International Toastmistress communicator, 1988. Lecturer in field.
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Then and now in southern Idaho
("An independent researcher/consultant and former Clerk of...)
- The history of the North Side: The first 75 years (North Side News, 75th anniversary ed)
- Shoshone Falls The Magnificent Spectacle
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Then and now in southern Idaho
Membership
Organizer Friends St. Stricker Ranch, Inc., Twin Falls, 1984. Member Idaho State History Society (trustee 1987-1999, chair board trustees 1991-1998), Oregon California Trails Association (organizer Idaho chapter 1984, treasurer 1985-1999), Jerome County History Society, Inc. (co-organizer 1984, former president, curator 1985-2004), Idaho Association Museum (Outstanding Service award 1998), Soroptomist International American (Woman of Distinction 1999, Community Service award Jerome Masonic Lodge, since 2007.), Philanthropic and Educational Organization (historian Eastern Idaho chapter 1987-1998).
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Married Clair Keith Ricketts, June 3, 1944. Children: Keith Alan, Dennis Lee, Donald Gene.
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Political Party
Republican
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Recipient Certified of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History, 1984, Certified of Resolution of Appreciation, Idaho State Board Education, 1998, Esto Perpetua award Idaho State History Society, 2004. Named Idaho Distinguished Citizen, Idaho Statesmen, 1988, Centennial Citizen, Citizens of Jerome County Idaho, 1990.Recipient Certified of Commendation, American Association for State and Local History, 1984, Certified of Resolution of Appreciation, Idaho State Board Education, 1998, Esto Perpetua award Idaho State History Society, 2004. Named Idaho Distinguished Citizen, Idaho Statesmen, 1988, Centennial Citizen, Citizens of Jerome County Idaho, 1990.