Summary

Topical research materials gathered by Arthur Hart for various projects - Arid Club, aviation, baseball, Basque Museum & Cultural Center; International Baque Cultural Center, Morrison Knudsen Company, Boise Police, Chinese, Idaho photographers.

Summary

First Day postal stamp commemorating 50 years of commercial aviation between Pasco, WA, Boise, ID, and Elko, NV. A print showing Leon Cuddleback, pilot, for Varney Air Lines accompanies the postal stamp.

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Photographs from Governor Dwight Davis's collection.

Scope and Contents The Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame Collection at the Idaho State Archives comprises an assortment of documents created by the Hall of Fame, and documents created by aviation enthusiasts in the Southern Idaho area. The original order of the folders were retained when it was determined it existed. These documents include writings, correspondence, and photographs that reflect the aviation community in Idaho during much of the 20th century. The Idaho Aviation Hall of Fame series...

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A collection of photos, biographical documents, and records from the life of Loyd Creswell from his time at Emmett High School, to his post-war years as a flight instructor and president of the Idaho Pilots Association who served on the Governor's aviation board. Records include his pilot's log books.

Content Description

This collection contains 111 black and white photographs related to the operation of air mail services out of Boise, Idaho. Varney Air Lines is featured prominently, including planes, pilots, mechanics, and other staff. Also includes images of several plane crashes.

Summary

The collection contains newspaper and magazine articles, United Airlines press releases, correspondence, miscellaneous notes, and photographs documenting the 50th anniversary events in Boise.