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...
Recommendations for revitalizing downtown Boise made by the Urban Lands Institute Panel, commissioned by the City of Boise Planning adn Development Committee.
Boise State University; College presidents; Paintings;
"ASB President Bill Ilett presents a portrait of Dr. Chaffee done by a famous Spanish artist to the outgoing President. ASB secretary Pat Strait looks on." (President Chaffee was retiring after more than 30 years as the college's chief...
Boise State University; Graduation ceremonies; College presidents;
Boise Junior College faculty members pose for a group picture with Bishop Middleton Barnwell, founder and first president of the college, at the 1956 commencement. From left to right: Elsie Buck, Ada Hatch, Mary Hershey, Camille Power, Lucille...
John Strieff of the circulation department checking out a book to a library patron. This is one of the first photos of the new circulation desk after the library was remodeled in 1993-95.
A rendering of what a Boise Junior College campus map would have looked like in 1947. A map from the early 1950s was used as the basis for this rendering. Structures built after 1947 were eliminated from it.
Boise State University; Student government; Rhodes scholars;
Boise State University student body president Michael Hoffman speaking at the annual student recognition banquet after receiving an award. Hoffman became Boise State's first Rhodes Scholar and later a movie director.
College freshmen serving refreshments a reception after commencement at Boise Junior College. To the far right is Mrs. Oscar Worthwine, and left of her behind the table is Faye Spillsbury.
Students compete in a relay race involving cardboard boxes at Boise State University. The competition was named after a popular television game show of the time, "Anything Goes."
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...
