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Log cabin built by John McClellan on Boise River Boise, Idaho, ca. 1870

 Item — Box: PPB-6
Identifier: p1162

Content Description

From the Item:

This collection represents approximately 5000 photographs, paintings, drawings, and prints recorded in the Idaho State Historical Society Photograph Accession Ledger. The materials in this ledger span a wide range of topics, and includes many portraits and images of natural scenery, early towns and cities, and mining and logging operations in Idaho and the surrounding area. Materials represent donations to the Idaho State Historical society between 1907 and 1960.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1870

Biographical / Historical

Built 1863. Mr. McClellan built the first ferry across Boise River, South of Boise, Idaho

Extent

From the Item: 4940 Items

Language of Materials

From the Item: English

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Photograph Collections Repository

Contact:
2205 Old Penitentiary Road
Boise ID 83712 United States
(208) 334-2620