Historic photo of Christ Chapel, when it was located in downtown Boise on the corner of Seventh street and Bannock. Originally called "Old St. Michael's," it is the oldest church in Boise - constructed in 1866. It was restored and moved to Boise...
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...
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; Sports; Mascots; Horses; Broncos;
The logo of Boise State University during the 1990s, featuring an orange bronco, the state of Idaho, and the letters bsu. The logo was created by Boise artist John Collias. (The "bsu" font shown in this image dates from the 1974 and was...
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.