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.
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A report on the actions of the Boise Convention & Visitors Bureau roughly from 1982 to 1985, also includes "1984 Trends Survey Results," from the International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus.
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;Football;Coaches (Athletics);Horses
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus sits astride the Boise State mascot "Big Blue" after proclaiming Wednesday, September 12 as Bronco Day in the State of Idaho. Others are (from left) Dr. John B. Barnes, president of Boise State;Lee Scott, president...
Boise State University; Sports; Mascots; Horses; Broncos;
A card including a bronco mascot. This style of bronco was originally used in the 1978 football season, but was replaced by several other styles a couple years later.
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; Sports; Mascots; Horses; Broncos;
A bronco with a hat and bowtie, a possible mascot of Boise State College (this logo has not been identified in any official publications, but did appear on a Homecoming dance card.)