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Axel T. Nelson collection
Idaho territorial warrants (1866-1889); Boise and Idaho County warrants (1871-1886); Idaho territorial coupons; mining stock certificates, miscellaneous receipts and business cards; eleven books in Swedish language; advertising flyers and copies of Nelson's poetry; and memorabilia. Also includes "The Cost to the State of Idaho of the Haywood Trial" and "Haywood Trial, Closing Argument of W.E. Borah."
Benjamin Sylvester Lafferty postcard collection
Postcards mementos from the donor's grandfather's grocery store in Harrison, Idaho. His name was Benjamin Sylvester Lafferty and he came to the panhandle area around 1880. He was an Irish immigrant and his wife Wilhelmina Scheweekman was a German immigrant. They raised 7 children, one of whom was Albert Lafferty who had the tugboats on Coeur d'Alene until his death about 1957. Postcards are of Rathdrum, Harrison, and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Bessie Vollmer, queen of the Intermountain Fair - Boise, Idaho
This black and white photographic print shows Bessie Vollmer on the front steps of an unidentified building shortly after being voted queen of the Intermountain Fair in Boise, Idaho. Vollmer is wearing a cape and gown with a small tiara on her head.
Bill Bach and George E. Tonkin photographs
This collection consists of the work of two Idaho photographers, George E. Tonkin and William Bach. The collection was given to the historical society by Mr. Bach.
The collection was divided between the two photographers:
Box 1 - 10, George Tonkin:
Box 1 - 8, negatives, gelatin dry plate
Box 9 - 10, prints
Box 11 - 13, William Bach:
Box 11 - 12, prints
Box 13, negatives, acetate
Bill Tate, of Idaho, typescript
Notes taken by Salome McNeilly recording the reminiscences of Tate concerning activities around Camas Prairie, Toll Gate, Pine, Mountain Home, and Boise, Idaho, after 1878.
Bishop Rhea Center (Boise, Idaho) records
Correspondence, receipts, check register, photographs and other records.
Bob Hartman collection of glass plate negatives
Approx 300 - 400 glass plate negatives (20 small boxes). Boise landmarks, family scenes
Bob Lorimer photograph collection
The Bob Lorimer photograph collection covers his time as a writer, columnist, and editor in the Treasure Valley, 1951 - 1974.
Boise aviation history collection
Collection contains miscellaneous clippings from the Idaho Statesman and Boise Capital News regarding new airports, conferences, and competitions.
Boise Chamber of Commerce papers
Majority of items is promotional material sponsored by Boise or Idaho Chamber of Commerce. Collection also includes material pertaining to Aviation development in Boise.
Boise Chamber of Commerce records
Minutes, correspondence, reports, and other material relating to activities of the chamber and the Boise, Idaho, business community.
Boise city ballots
Sample and original ballots from Boise City municipal elections.
Boise Civic Dinner attendance card
Collection consists of two attendance cards for The Greater Boise Civic Dinner; both are unsigned and undated.
Boise dance card collection
Cards from dances held at Riverside Park, Boise, including one to benefit Boise baseball.
Boise High School (Idaho). Class of 1937 collection
Program listing 1987 reunion events and addresses of the graduates; collection of stories compiled from a questionnaire by Mary Perkins Jenkins; questionnaire responses; and a program for the reunion weekend.
Boise Landscapes
Boise Idaho images of the bench, the downtown Union Block, and Arrowrock Road.
Boise Lodge 337
Photo of the Boise Lodge 337 (Loyal Order of Moose) band. Members unidentified.
Boise Mausoleum time capsule collection
Time capsule contents, placed in 1938 and opened in 1988 at the Boise Memorial Mausoleum in Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise. Includes lists of civic and elected officials, material from various fraternal and business organizations, personal messages and memorabilia.