Wood, Charles Erskine Scott, 1852-1944; Authors, American--19th century--Biography; Authors, American--20th century--Biography; West (U.S.) in literature
Fourth of July celebrations; Floats (Parades); Horses
1919 Fourth of July Parade in downtown Boise. "Miss Boise' sits on a float pulled by four horses traveling in front of a large crowd by the McCarthy Building on 9th and Idaho Streets.
Boise State University; Student government; Shoemaking;
1978-79 ASBSU President Rob Perez with boot maker Ralph Turner. Perez worked as Turner's apprentice for many years in Turner's boot and shoe shop in Mountain Home, Idaho.
[from the newspaper] "A Northwest view from the tower[Administration Building] showing the Oregon Trail memorial bridge over the Boise River." The much older 8th street steel bridge is also visible.
Boise State University; Aeronautics; Monuments & memorials;
"A monument commemorating Varney Airlines was unveiled on the Boise State campus this month in a ceremony featuring aviation, university, and state officials. The campus [Boise State] was once the site of the Boise Municipal Airport and the initial...
"A tragic house fire marred beautiful Warm Springs Avenue on the night of February 17, 1956. The H.B. Eastman mansion, dating from 1892, was beyond saving when the firemen arrived, its three stories with castle-like towers flaming spectacularly....
Boise State University; College presidents; Paintings;
"ASB President Bill Ilett presents a portrait of Dr. Chaffee done by a famous Spanish artist to the outgoing President. ASB secretary Pat Strait looks on." (President Chaffee was retiring after more than 30 years as the college's chief...
"Biology prof Rich McCloskey explains drought-caused environmental changes to student Peter Bolz" during Boise State's Environmental and Conservation Education Workshop held in 1977 at the 4-H camp at Donnelly, Idaho, on Lake Cascade.
"Broncomobile orange and blue storage garage is presented to the Bronco Athletic Association by area pioneer coach and athletic promoter Virgil Hinshaw, center, to BSU Director of Athletics, Lyle Smith, right. Looking on are Bronco fans, from...
"Eternal Wind" a sculpture by BSU graduate Nobuyo Okuda, located between Albertsons Library and the Business Building, was installed and dedicated as a memorial to Janet Hay in 1998
Boise State University; Naval aviation; Military officers;
"Former school mates visit with SEC NAV guest Dr. Eugene B. Chaffee, who was president of their Alma Mater, Boise Junior College, L. to R. Cdr. J.S. Evans, Dr. E.B. Chaffee, Lcdr. William C. Adams." (Caption written on back of photo)
Boise State University; Football; Recruiting & enlistment;
"Fullback Fred Miklancic makes it TD number two as he scores from the one yard line. Tackle Jack Newman, no. 40, and Ken Pope, no. 41, look on. The TD erased Pasadena's 7-6 halftime lead" (quoted from BJC Roundup). In the background, military...
"La Rae Dunn as Antigone with Phillip La Civita as guard in prison scene in the Greek tragedy Antigone" (caption from the Roundup) at Boise Junior College.
