Boise State University; Philanthropists; Business people
A portrait of Warren McCain, a native of Payette, Idaho, who served as chief executive officer of the Idaho-based Albertsons grocery chain from 1976 to 1991. Warren E. and Bernie McCain established the McCain endowment for the library at Boise...
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."
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,...
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,...
Illustration on the dust jacket of "Under the Crescent," the novelization of the stories Shipman wrote for the the Universal movie series of the same name. Shipman's first years in Hollywood were spent writing stories and scenarios for the silent...
Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961--Criticism and interpretation; Chandler, William, 1888-1959--Criticism and interpretation; Women and literature--United States--History--20th century; American fiction--California--History and criticism; City and town...
Four page pamphlet showcasing Robert W. Limbert's illustrated lecture on his explorations of Craters of the Moon before it was named a national monument. It also advertises for "God's Out of Doors" panorama exhibit in Boise, which included colored...
A group photo of various members of the Student Union staff and other employees who worked under the department of Student Activities. Some persons identified are Lee Lebaron, Sherrie Culver, Chrisa Bax, Sylvia Cotton, Mike Henthorne, Ann Balfour,...
Boise State University; Sculpture; Monuments & memorials;
Dedication ceremonies for a memorial to Rene Clark, a vocational technology student who drowned trying to save someone from drowning in Veteran's Lake.
Authored by Robert Limbert, this sixteen page promotional brochure describes Redfish Lake Lodge as the ideal place for sportsmen, hunters, horseback riders, naturalists, and anyone who wants to partake in all the back country has to offer. Includes...
An unknown man in wool chaps (left) standing with George Washington Blackman (right), who was was said to be the first African-American resident of Custer County and one of the carpenters hired to work on Redfish Lodge. Both men stand in front of a...
