Entries from Lyman Wilbur's daily diary from 1956 describing the Wilburs' 1956 trip to Afghanistan as well as the days leading to the trip, when Wilbur met with people to discuss the project in Afghanistan. While these diary entries do not cover...
W.H. Clune (right), the Los Angeles theater owner who was one of the financiers of "The Girl From God's Country," visiting the set with unidentified associates. They are greeting Nell Shipman's bear, Brownie. This was probably at Big Bear,...
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,...
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Bruce Babbitt (right), visiting Boise State for a conference on forest health, poses with former Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus, who himself was Secretary of the Interior from 1977-1981.
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.
Boise State University; College presidents; Governors;
Three presidents who represented six decades of leadership meet with Idaho Governor John V. Evans at the Founders' Dinner during Boise State University's 50th anniversary celebrations in 1982. From the left are President Eugene B. Chaffee,...
This photograph captures the Bruneau River from the bottom of the canyon. First found and named "Le Canyon de Brun" (Canyon of Brown) by French Canadian fur trappers, the Bruneau Canyon was publicized by Robert Limbert in numerous publications,...
Gay rights; Gays; Activists; Political issues; Gays in military service; Military life; Military organizations; Military personnel; Military policy; Supreme Court decisions;
The US Supreme Court allows the Pentagon to implement the 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy for the US armed forces. The current ruling only applies to the sailor who challenged the policy but does set a precedence for the Pentagon to follow.
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.
Boise State University; Sewers; Bonds (negotiable instruments);
The League of Women Voters of Boise present reasons for citizens to vote in favor of a general fund bond to construct a new modern sewer system with treatment plant in South Boise.
Housing developments; City planning; Municipal government; Urban renewal; Judicial proceedings;
The fourth judicial district of the state of Idaho court finds against the plaintiffs and for the defendants (City of Boise) in a case about urban renewal along River Street.
The Boise 2010 project is a process designed to develop basic assessments of the current community condition and identify the five or six most critical problems within each QOL component area. Each of the problems identified will be evaluated based...
The actor Walt Whitman (1859-1928), who appeared in more than sixty films between 1915 and 1924, portraying Nell Shipman's father, the Skipper, in "The Grub-Stake."
Boise State University; Fighter pilots; Fighter planes;
Seven pilots with the Idaho Air National Guard at Gowen Field who are also Boise College students pose with a F-102 All Weather Interceptor. Pictured are Lt. Bill Miller, top; Lt. Gary Brewington in the cockpit; Lt. James Ahrens (seated) and Lt....
Recommendations for revitalizing downtown Boise made by the Urban Lands Institute Panel, commissioned by the City of Boise Planning adn Development Committee.
