A cartoon drawing of a Boise Junior College bronco slow dancing with a woman, one of several cartoons used as title pages for different sections in the 1950 Boise Junior College yearbook.
Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961--Criticism and interpretation; Chandler, William, 1888-1959--Criticism and interpretation; Women and literature--United States--History--20th century; American fiction--California--History and criticism; City and town...
Boise State University; Initiation rites; Fraternities & sororities; Hotels;
The pledging freshmen of the Intercollegiate Knights standing outside the Hotel Boise lounge wearing costume helmets and potato sacks as part of the initiation rites. A similar photo on the IK page in the 1951 yearbook indicates that this photo is...
Boise State University; Initiation rites; Fraternities & sororities; Hotels;
New recruits to the Intercollegiate Knights student organization dressed as knights as part of the pledging rituals for the group. A similar photo on the IK page in the 1951 yearbook indicates that this photo is probably from the Fall of 1950.
Boise State University; Initiation rites; Hotels; Fraternities & sororities
The pledging freshmen of the Intercollegiate Knights standing outside the Hotel Boise lounge wearing costume helmets and potato sacks as part of the initiation rites. A similar photo on the IK page in the 1951 yearbook indicates that this photo is...
The 1950-1951 B.J.C. cheerleaders at the beach in Southern California. Most likely during the trip to Pasadena for the Junior College Rose Bowl, December 1950. L to R: Joe McMains, Caryl Clover, Gloria Crandall, Milas Hinshaw.
"Shown above are Pat Dyson and Pedro Ilisastegui dancing the tango in a scene from the intermission program of the Spanish and French club plays to be held Monday night [January 16, 1950] at the auditorium. Pedro, former professional dancer from...
A Comprehensive General Plan for guiding the future growth and development of Boise City. It is submitted after almost two years of study by a Planning Commission and Zoning Commission working in cooperation with other public officials and with the...
A Development Guide for the Central District of Boise. This guide is first a statement of objectives setting forth basic development goals and the specific planning proposals necessary to produce an attractive and efficient city center that will...
Fire engines; Fire engines--Chemical fire engines; Horse-drawn vehicles;
Three generations of fire fighting vehicles are parked together as a part of Fire Prevention Week. From left to right: Chemical Fire Engine made by American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. in 1899, a 1920s American LaFrance Hose Wagon, and a 1950 American...
Fire departments--Equipment and supplies; Fire stations; Fire fighters; Fire departments--Uniforms;
Captain Elias Overgard (left) and his driver are seated in a fire engine parked in front of Central Fire Station. Two-way radios were installed in all Boise Fire Department apparatuses in 1950.
Boise State University; Fraternities & sororities; Coats; Emblems
The Intercollegiate Knights pose for a group photo with their new club jackets. The photo was on the front page of the student newspaper later that week. The article describes the jackets as blue with an orange emblem.
Boise State University; Political campaigns; Dormitories
A committee of Boise Junior College students who individually led other supporters in a canvassing project on behalf of a bond measure to build two dormitories at BJC. The Bond measure passed on April 11, 1950, resulting in the construction of...
Six members of the marching band with their trumpets. Left to right: Dave Wailes, Richard Watson, William Webb, Frank Wegener, Lyle Cunningham, Roy Brown
