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Albert F. Brown photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1977-164
Content Description

This collection contains 191 photographic negatives and 307 photographic prints for a total of 316 unique images. 39 of the images are in color, the remainder are in black and white. Most of the photographs were captured by mail carrier and amateur photographer Albert F. Brown of Boise, Idaho. Subjects include street views of Boise, construction projects, fairs, and rodeos. This collection also contains images of Brown's family and portraits of Brown himself.

Dates: 1880 - 1962

Boise - view of Capitol Boulevard circa 1950s

 Item
Identifier: P2022-005
Dates: 1950 - 1959

Ivan Fitzwater collection of Boise, Idaho photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: P1995-025
Content Description

This collection consists of 58 black and white photoprints (3 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in.) and 58 35-mm negatives. The images are of Boise, Idaho buildings; the identification of each, provided by Mr. Fitzwater, includes some history of the structure. Many of the buildings were demolished a short time after these photographs were taken by Fitzwater.

Dates: 1968 - 1970

Panorama of Downtown Boise circa 1920s

 Collection
Identifier: P2022-010
Content Description

Three identical black and white panoramic photographs of the downtown Boise skyline taken from 10th Street and Idaho Street. Shows Idaho, 10th, and 11th streets circa 1920s

Dates: circa 1920s

Rupert Shaw photograph collection of Boise, Idaho buildings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: P1977-026
Content Description

This collection contains sixteen black and white photographic prints and nine black and white photographic negatives. The images are of buildings across Idaho, including residential houses in Caldwell and the post office in Pocatello, but primarily focus on stores and schools in Boise, Idaho.

Dates: 1940 - 1947

Wesley Andrews collection of Idaho glass plates

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: P1963-211
Content Description

Collection of 289 negatives, mostly glass plates but with a fair proportion of cut film. These negatives were used in production of picture postcards up to the time that lithographed colored cards came in. Dated from early 1900s to late 1920s. Towns include Ketchum, Rexburg, Nampa, Rigby, Lewiston, Pocatello, Boise and Emmett.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 1930