Visiting geology students study rock formations during a stop on the tour from the West Slope Intercollegiate Field Conference. Boise State hosted the conference in 1976, which included a speech by Dr. Terry Maley, geologist for Idaho Department of...
Promotional materials; Publicity photographs; Union Pacific Railroad Company; Tourism
Union Pacific Railroad Company published this promotional booklet to promote tourism and the railroad in Idaho, written and illustrated by Robert Limbert. The booklet is filled with photographs taken by Limbert while exploring Craters of the Moon,...
Boise State University; Jails; College administrators; Fund raising;
Three men, including Ed Wilkinson and Bob Gibb, of Boise State College are ""locked up,"" as a fund raising event during homecoming. Many Boise State homecoming events were western themed. The cage has several signs, one of which says 'Iron...
Three men pose on the ruins of the ancient hill city of Kala Bist (Qala Bist), where the Helmand and Arghandab rivers meet. The arch in the background is part of the castle structure. A yellow Willys Jeep helps with perspective.
The very early stages of construction of the Gymnasium at Boise Junior College. Gate City Steel (whose name is on the beam) was a steel fabrication firm in Boise.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
The Urban Renewal plan for Boise Central District, the downtown area, including Project Area Maps, Revenue Allocation Area, and Statement of Objectives.
Boise State University; Cannons; Fraternities & sororities;
The Pi Sigma Sigma fraternity poses for a group picture with a very small cannon. The group is waiting at the Boise train depot along with others from Boise Junior College for the football team from Pasadena City College.
The Church family poses with President Lyndon Johnson during a reception at the National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho. Left to right: Forrest, Bethine, President Johnson, Chase, and Frank.
Senator Frank Church and wife Bethine greet the crowd at the Boise airport while descending the plane from Washington, D.C. Shortly after Senator Church announced his presidential bid in Idaho City.
Senator Frank and Bethine Church wave to the crowd after he announced his campaign for the presidency in Idaho City. The banner in the background reads "Church for President."
Ribbon from the third annual ball of the Boise City Fire Department. Four sequins are sewn to the ribbon. Four colored ribbons hang from the pendent and read Boise Engine, No. 1 (red), Relief Engine, No. 1 (cream), Ada Hook and Ladder (light blue),...
Recommendations for revitalizing downtown Boise made by the Urban Lands Institute Panel, commissioned by the City of Boise Planning adn Development Committee.
Postcard of Nell Shipman as Sara De Sota, in the Pageant of Sara De Sota in Sarasota, Florida, 1928. "The legend of Sara De Sota will be re-enacted in the city tonight with Miss Nell Shipman, famous movie actress, portraying the part of Sara De...
City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Stores & shops; Shopping centers;
Plans for The Janss Corporation to construct a new single story retail building upon the site fronting 8th Street between Idaho and Main Streets (commonly known as Block Three Retail).
