Entries from Lyman Wilbur's daily diary covering the Wilburs' 1958 trip to Afghanistan and the days leading up to the trip. These entries describe the trip documented by the photos in this collection.
Promotional materials; Publicity photographs; Union Pacific Railroad Company; Tourism
Union Pacific Railroad Company published this promotional booklet to promote tourism and the railroad in Idaho, written and illustrated by Robert Limbert. The booklet is filled with photographs taken by Limbert while exploring Craters of the Moon,...
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.
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; Urban renewal; Presidential appointments;
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), George Romney, informs the President he is resigning from the Cabinet due to difficulties he sees in acomplishing his duties in the current political environment.
Boise State University; Cannons; Fraternities & sororities;
The Pi Sigma Sigma fraternity poses for a group picture with a very small cannon. The group is waiting at the Boise train depot along with others from Boise Junior College for the football team from Pasadena City College.
The AWS officers, The two officers at top center are Lynette Brown, historian, and Donna Stevens, freshman rep. The others are, left to right: Mary Wyllie, sophomore rep: Jinx Cato, secretary;Chris Peterson, senior rep;Becky...
Student government leaders from Boise State University, Idaho State University, and the University of Idaho meet to discuss a bill before the state legislature that would allow public universities to charge tuition for in-state residents in...
Retired miner Doc Hisom entertains guests in his Lava Rock cabin near Melba, Idaho. Five men play instruments and dance to the music inside the cabin, from left to right: Doc Hisom, Ad Santel, Oscar Jenkins, Wladek Zbyszko, and Robert Limbert.
Recommendations for revitalizing downtown Boise made by the Urban Lands Institute Panel, commissioned by the City of Boise Planning adn Development Committee.
Oregon anti-gay activist and chairman of the Oregon Citizens Alliance, Lon Mabon, comes to Boise and pledges to put an anti-gay initiative on Idaho's 1994 ballot.
On stage, a group looks at a man with an umbrella that reads "Side by Side." Back row, L to R: Jerry Schraeder, Gordon Eichmann, Katie Stein, Fred Norman, Jim Watkinson. Front row: Bitsy Quinn, and others.
Rivers; Dams; Irrigation; Automobiles; Station wagons;
Morrison-Knudsen's Afghanistan project manager T.Y. Johnston (bottom) and others at the Boghra diversion dam on the Helmand River near Girishk. This structure diverts water from the river to the Boghra canal system which irrigates the Helmand...
City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Shopping centers;
Letters to and from Senator Len Jordan regarding the City of Boise city council, chamber of commerce, application for funding of an urban renewal project. The project seemed to be approved but no funds were available for the project in 1969.
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...
