Boise State University; Marching bands; Parking garages
The Boise College marching band in the 1965 Homecoming parade passes by the Western Auto Supply store and a parking garage on the 900 block of Bannock Street in downtown Boise.
Boise State College faculty members participate in the Faculty Tricycle Race in front of the Student Union building. This event was part of the Homecoming festivities in 1969.
The Valkyries float proceeds east on Bannock Street in the 1965 Boise College Homecoming parade. The float is crossing 9th Street. Just in front of them is Sherm Perry Furniture; further down the block is the Hotel Boise (later the Hoff Building).
The crowd laughs as Professor Emerson Maxson, advisor to the Boise State chapter of the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, enters an adult sized tricycle into the Faculty Tricycle Race during the 1969 Homecoming festivities at Boise...
Rex Reagan and John Martin (in cowboy hat) round up Deans William Hendry and Ed Wilkinson during Homecoming celebrations at Boise State College in 1971.
Boise State University; Bicycles & tricycles; Fraternities & sororities
Members of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, sponsor of the winning entry in the Tricycle Race during Homecoming week at Boise State College, 1969, pose with their tricycle trophy. From left to right: John Gabriel, Steve Hilton, Les Jenkins, Paul...
Boise State University; Parades; Convertible automobiles;
Boise College president Eugene B. Chaffee (behind the driver) and vice president William Gottenberg await the start of the 1966 Homecoming parade in a convertible Chevrolet Impala. The vehicle is parked in front of the Idaho State Capitol...
Boise State University; Awards; Paintings; Economics;
Dr. John Mitchell (Economics) voted Best Educator, receives a portrait, painted by John Killmaster, from Jim Hewitt of the Art Committee during half-time of the 1973 Homecoming football game.
The Homecoming Committee, in Western costumes, gathered around the "Spirit of the Bronco" statue. Committee members Michelle Morrison in the back row and Owen Krahn sitting in front.
Boise State University; Parades; Floats (Parades);
The Boise State College Alumni Association's entry into the 1970 Homecoming Parade, the "Spirit of 70". Mannequins in costumes with cannon and Bronco Stadium sign. The float is driving down Idaho street, by the Union Block building.
Boise State University; Parades; Floats (Parades); Carts & wagons;
A wagon pulled by a car in the Boise State College homecoming parade. A sign on the wagon advertises "Montana State Bobcat Stew." The cart is full of food, and two women ride on the back. One man stands up front, holding a fake rifle.
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...
