Boise State University; Broncos; Pamphlets; Homecomings
The cover of a 1966 homecoming agenda pamphlet, featuring a Boise College Bronco kicking, or bucking, the Mesa College Mavericks, a rival college mascot. The Homecoming theme for the year was Birth of a New Tradition.
The cover of a 1978 homecoming agenda pamphlet, featuring a bronco emblem and blue shapes. The homecoming theme for the year was "new dimensions in excellence."
Boise State University; Broncos; Horses; Mascots; Logos;
A newspaper article about a new insignia. transcript: "New Insignia: Boise Junior College Broncos. Last spring the Pi Sigma Sigma, men's service group, decided to carry on a campaign to get a new Bronco insignia for the school. They called for...
Boise State University; Sports; Mascots; Horses; Broncos;
A form letter with the Athletic department letterhead. The letter head features an early bronco logo that included a circular design with a bronco in the center. The letter is from Mike Young, wrestling head coach, to Boise State faculty and staff...
Two B Cubes club members pose with a drink dispenser on the west steps of the Administration Building of boise Junior College. The B Cubes was a service club for freshmen women. B Cubes' motto was Boost Boise, Boost Broncos, Boost BJC.
Boise State University; Broncos; Horses; Mascots; Logos;
An early logo for Boise Junior College, featuring a bronco and a man. It is unclear if this was an official mark for the school - it is not found on any publications or official documents.
Boise State University; Dance cards; Balls (Parties)
Excerpt from Carol Burnham Thomas' dance card from the annual Boise Junior College Club Football Formal held in the Elks Ballroom. Inside of the dance card features "Story of the Dance", in the way of "Dear Diary," and a list of patrons and...
Boise State University; Dance cards; Dance parties
Dance card of Carol Burnham with attached pencil from Homecoming Dance held in the Elks Ballroom. Inside of dance card features names of dances related to football terminology. The handwritten names were prospective dancers for specific songs.
Boise State University; Broncos; Homecomings; Mascots
One of Boise Junior College's early traditions was the burning of the bronco, nicknamed Elmer. BJC president Eugene Chaffee described Elmer in his book An Idea Grows: A History of Boise College(page 47): "He began as a wooden or paper mache...
