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.
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...
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
A petition reportedly signed by 98% of the property owners around the River Street area against the proposed Housing Development Project. Several pages of names and addresses were redacted from this digital document. For access to this file please...
Church, Bethine C.; Church, F. Forrester; Church, Chase; Church, Frank;
Bethine and Frank Church, with their eldest son Forrest, pose on the steps of the Ada County Courthouse with their newly adopted son, Chase, named after Bethine's father.
A development program for a desired bicycle system in the Boise Metropolitan area. Emphasis is placed on providing service to the commuter and recreational bicyclist, and separating bicyclists and motor vehicles whenever possible for safety.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
An Urban Renewal Plan for the Boise Central District Redevelopment Project in the City of Boise, and consists of the Text, the Description of the Project Area Boundaries, the Project Area and Land Use Map, the Description of the Properties within...
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.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
A downtown urban design plan focused on an eight-block area in Boise's downtown renewal area. The study area is bounded by Capitol Blvd., Bannock Street, Ninth Street and Front Street.
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...
The Boise River above the Diversion Dam in 1944, before the construction of Lucky Peak dam. The Boise River wanders throughout the canyon in this photo.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal;
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Project Proposal - Acquisition application by the City of Boise to acquire approximatley 325 acres of land adjoing Boise River on both sides, for the purpose of creating a green belt.
Models wear and hold Boise State apparel and souvenirs available at the university bookstore. Items sold include, cowboy hats, foam hands, and signs that read "Go Big Blue."
An informative booklet for citizens of Boise, Idaho and surrounding areas. The booklet was intended to assist individuals connect with services available to them.
