A 1:28 minute mazourka, which is a couple dance of Polish origin, characterized by stamping feet, clicking heels, and improvised steps. It became a popular ballroom dance in America in the mid-19th century. This tune may have come from Warrens...
Fisher, Vardis, 1895-1968--Criticism and interpretation; Frontier and pioneer life in literature; West (U.S.) in literature; West (U.S.)--Intellectual life; Idaho in literature;
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.
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,...
The Boise River near Capitol Boulevard bridge, also called Pioneer bridge. This river bank was artificially created by dredging the river before the 1930s, in order to create an airfield.
Edward Rhodenbaugh's daily, sometimes hourly, account of activities during the summer break of 1924. As a teacher at Gooding College, Edward had the summer off. He spent his time traveling throughout Idaho and Easter Oregon, including Craters of...
Wister, Owen, 1860-1938; Authors, American--19th century--Biography;Frontier and pioneer life in literature; West (U.S.) in literature; West (U.S.)--Intellectual life;
Foote, Mary Hallock, 1847-1938--Criticism and interpretation; Women and literature--United States--History--19th century; West (U.S.)--Intellectual life;
Sandoz, Mari, 1896-1966--Criticism and interpretation; Women and literature--United States--History--20th century; Frontier and pioneer life in literature; West (U.S.)--Intellectual life; Indians in literature; Nebraska in literature;
Spokane Scientist Elsie Hanft (left) kneels in front of a white tepee while a Native American woman and a young girl sit around it, photograph taken during an expedition to Lost Valley, near Craters of the Moon.
"A tragic house fire marred beautiful Warm Springs Avenue on the night of February 17, 1956. The H.B. Eastman mansion, dating from 1892, was beyond saving when the firemen arrived, its three stories with castle-like towers flaming spectacularly....
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Shopping centers;
A proposal to the City of Boise to develop a shopping center, or mall, at the current location of Quinn's Pond, the Clock Tower Apartments, and the proposed Whitewater Park boulevard - an area at the end of 30th street.
