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Benaiah Titcomb letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/1051
Summary

Four letters from Benaiah Titcomb to his uncle and aunt describing prospecting around Henry's Lake, with his partner Dick Rock. He describes in detail technical aspects of mining in the region and descriptions of general interest to Idaho. His partner was known for having moose, elk and buffalo as pets. His pet buffalo eventually killed him.

Dates: 1901 - 1902

Benjamin F. Swalley papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/0286
Summary

Property tax receipts for Swalley's ranch north of the Boise River, Ada County, Idaho (1865-1896); and commission as second lieutenant, Idaho territorial militia, 1st regiment, 1st brigade, Idaho Volunteers (1877).

Dates: 1865-1896.

Benjamin Harrison manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/0521
Summary

A poem about sagebrush. Written on a portion of a candy box lid attached to a large bough of sagebrush presented to President Benjamin Harrison during his visit to Mountain Home, Idaho, in 1891.

Dates: 1891

Benjamin Sylvester Lafferty postcard collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1970-090
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1908 - 1909

Benjamin Walker Oppenheim papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0442
Summary Collection includes both legal files and personal papers. The original acquisition of 7 ft. included legal files from Oppenheim's practice, 1937-1945; accounts from his law partnerships with Shadrach L. Hodgin, 1913-1927 and Jacob M. Lampert, 1920-1937; and other miscellaneous materials. The original acquisition is unprocessed. In 2003, 1.25 cu. ft. of additional materials related by Mr. Oppenheim and his family were donated by a granddaughter, Jane Miller Jacobsen. A preliminary inventory...
Dates: 1914 - 1970

Bergdahl Oil Company treasury stock journals

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0422
Summary

Boise business, A. Fritiof Bergdahl, manager. Three journals recording treasury stock of the Bergdahl Oil Company.

Dates: 1927 - 1934

Bernard Allhands papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0454
Summary

Biographical material relating to the Allhands family, including correspondence (1911-1962); newspaper clippings; and miscellaneous items. Includes information on the Lemhi Valley Bank in Gilmore and Leadore, Idaho; a general merchandise store in Montpelier, Idaho; and a sheep camp near Leadore.

Dates: 1911 - 1962

Bernard Grimes reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/0325
Summary

A description of life on a Canyon County, Idaho, farm in the early 1900s.

Dates: 1965

Bernice Brusen papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0301
Dates: 1922 - 1987

Berta Boulware papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0031
Summary

Correspondence, financial records, recipes, cooking brochures, and memorabilia. Includes correspondence and other materials relating to music and the Idaho State Federation of Music Clubs.

Dates: 1895 - 1934

Bessie Vollmer, queen of the Intermountain Fair - Boise, Idaho

 Collection — Box: 1982
Identifier: P1982-106
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1897-10-14

Bethine C. Church papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/1071
Summary

Correspondence, sympathy cards, letters, telegrams, memorial gift acknowledgements, Catholic Mass card, memorial service program and Mackay Masonic Messenger program, following the death of Chase Clark.

Dates: 1966 - 1967

Betty Penson-Ward papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0632
Summary

A variety of materials, primarily dealing with Betty Penson-Ward's career as a journalist, research materials on a variety of topics, and correspondence. Of special interest are notes compiled for "Who's who of Idaho Women of the Past," published in cooperation with the Idaho Commission on Women's Programs.

Dates: 1956 - 1994

Bicknell, Richard Frederick, papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0278
Summary

The collection is divided into 2 groups: the Boise Livestock Loan Company and the Food Products of Idaho. The documents consist largely of financial records, stock certificates, and miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: 1916 - 1919

Big Bend Park Association records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0589
Summary

Records of the Association, including organizational papers, minutes, membership and stockholders lists, financial material, miscellaneous correspondence and other items.

Dates: 1912 - 1971

Bill Bach and George E. Tonkin photographs

 Collection
Identifier: P1998-028
Content Description

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

Dates: 1899 - 1911; 1940 - 1950; Digitized: 2019

Bill Hall playscript, "Gifford Eaton: a leader for our time"

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/1463
Summary

Collection consists of a copy (59 leaves, mimeographed) of a three act play and a flyer advertising a performance of the play at Idaho State University, November 10-12 [1970].

Dates: 1970.

Bill Heath papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/0083
Summary

Reminiscences of World War II by Bill Heath, titled "When Idaho Went to War." Also included is a brief history of the Idaho National Guard from 1877 to 1990.

Dates: 1990

Bill Tate, of Idaho, typescript

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2/0769
Summary

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.

Dates: 1953

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Idaho-Politics and government-History-Sources. 148
Boise (Idaho) 75
Boise (Idaho)-History-Sources. 74
Portraits 68
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Women-Idaho. 18
Caldwell (Idaho) 17
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Silver City (Idaho) 17
Arrowrock Dam (Idaho) 16
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Mines and mineral resources-Idaho-History-Sources. 15
Streets 15
Boise (Idaho)-History. 14
Idaho-History. 14
Women-Idaho-Boise-Societies and clubs. 14
Idaho State Capitol (Boise, Idaho) 13
Oregon Trail. 13
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Snake River (Wyo.-Wash.) 12
Women-Idaho-Societies and clubs. 12
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Idaho-Description and travel. 11
Lumber trade-Idaho-Boise-History-Sources. 11
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Governors-Idaho. 10
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Old Idaho Penitentiary State Historic Site (Idaho) 10
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Idaho City (Idaho) 9
Idaho-Genealogy. 9
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Spanish-American War, 1898 9
Steunenberg, Frank, 1861-1905-Assassination. 9
Women-Idaho-History-Sources. 9
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Boise Natatorium (Idaho) 8
Hailey (Idaho)-History-Sources. 8
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Mining-Idaho. 8
Newspapers-Idaho-History. 8
Nez Percé Indians-Wars, 1877. 8
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Twin Falls (Idaho)-History-Sources. 8
World War, 1914-1918-Idaho. 8
Ada County (Idaho) 7
Agriculture-Idaho-History-Sources. 7
Artists-Idaho. 7
Basque Americans-Idaho. 7
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Democratic Party (Idaho)-History-Sources. 7
District courts-Idaho-History-Sources. 7
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Mining corporations-Idaho-Boise-Records. 7
Mining corporations-Idaho-History-Sources. 7
Nez Percé Indians-History. 7
Pocatello (Idaho) 7
Salmon River (Idaho) 7
Stores, Retail 7
Sun Valley (Idaho) 7
United States-History-Civil War, 1861-1865. 7
United States-Politics and government. 7
Wagons 7
Women-Idaho-Boise. 7
Ada County (Idaho)-History-Sources. 6
Architecture 6
Atlanta (Idaho) 6
Authors, American-Idaho. 6
Automobiles 6
Boise (Idaho)-Photographs. 6
Boise (Idaho)-Social life and customs-History-Sources. 6
Boise River (Idaho) 6
Children 6
Clubs-Idaho-Boise. 6
Education-Idaho-History-Sources. 6
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Names
Hawley, James H. (James Henry), 1847-1929 6
Alexander family 5
Daughters of Rebekah 5
Andrus, Cecil D., 1931-2017 4
Boise Chamber of Commerce 4
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Cobb (Ailshie), Margaret, 1883-1959 4
Idaho. Legislature 4
Shoup, George Laird, 1836-1904 4
Tourtellotte & Hummel 4
Underwood, Russell D., 1897-1979 4
Boise (Cruiser) 3
Davis, Jackson Lee "Diamondfield Jack", 1879-1949 3
Davis, Thomas Jefferson, 1838-1908 3
Dewey Palace Hotel (Nampa, Idaho) 3
Idaho State Historical Society. Idaho State Museum 3
Idaho. Legislature.. House of Representatives 3
Johnson & Son 3
Lyon, Caleb, 1822-1875 3
Morrison-Knudsen Company. 3
Pierce, Walter E., 1860-1951 3
Swank, Gladys Rae (1900-1983) 3
Albion State Normal School 2
Artesian Hot and Cold Water Company (Boise, Idaho) 2
Boise Payette Lumber Company 2
Boise Redevelopment Agency 2
Boise Valley Railway Company (Boise, Idaho) 2
Bowen, Gordon, 1916-2013 2
Church, Frank, 1924-1984 2
City of Boise 2
Coston, Helen, 1873-1957 2
Cowling, Cloah Sebastian, 1886-1973 2
Dunton, Minnie Priest, 1864-1921 2
Edson, Marshall, 1911-1997 2
Fuller, Evert L. "Shorty", 1906-2000 2
Harvey, C.E. (Chester Eugene) 2
Historical Society of Idaho Pioneers (Boise) 2
Idaho (Battleship : BB-42) 2
Idaho. Legislature.. Senate 2
Jellison family 2
Johnesse, Frank E., 1869-1941 2
Johnson, Henry Zacharius, 1865-1952 2
Kelly family 2
Kingsley, Charles 2
Kirkpatrick, Orion E., 1863-1939 2
Morrison, Harry, 1885-1971 2
Myers, Horace C. 2
Shaw, Rupert 2
Swinney, H. J. (Holman J.), 1919-2006 2
"Bruneau John", ca.1850-1898 1
Ada County Democratic Women's Club (Boise, Idaho) 1
Ada County Republican Women's Club (Boise, Idaho) 1
Amalgamated Sugar Company 1
American Red Cross (Adams County Chapter) 1
American Red Cross (Boise Chapter) 1
Andrews, Wesley 1
Anketell, Willa Leore Adams 1
Ashley Sign Company 1
Atley, Guy, Dr. 1
Attebery family 1
Austin, Ed 1
Austin, Judith 1
Baldridge, H.C., Governor, 1868-1947 1
Bennett, Fred Grant (1886-1979) 1
Bettis, Laurence 1
Big Bend Park Association 1
Bisbee, Clarence, 1876-1954 1
Bisbee, Jessie M. Robinson, 1884-1936 1
Blackinger, Lille 1
Boeck, A. B. 1
Boise Cascade Corporation 1
Boise Equal Suffrage Association (Idaho) 1
Boise Hotel Company 1
Boise Land and Water Company 1
Boise Public Library 1
Boise Rapid Transit Company 1
Boise State College 1
Boise Street Car Company (Boise, Idaho) 1
Boles, Jan 1
Boomer, Fletcher W., 1873-1901 1
Bowers, Chester Arthur , (1919-2020) 1
Bowler, Bruce, 1911-2002 1
Bowman, Isaac H. "Ike", 1840-1903 1
Branstetter, Joseph, 1842-1918 1
Breach, Charles O., 1869-1943 1
Brown, A. F. (Albert F. Brown) 1
Brown, Fountain L., 1921-2007 1
Broxon, Paul 1
Burns, Walter James, 1879-1974 1
Burrell, Ezra A., 1867-1930 1
Byron, William R. 1
Campbell, Joseph Milton 1
Canyon County Historical Society (Idaho) 1
Carter, William James (1884-1954) 1
Chaskey, Jimmie, [?]-1928 1
Citizens for Andrus Committee (Idaho) 1
Colorado Investment Company 1
Committee for Idaho's High Desert 1
Conley, Cort, 1944- 1
Connette, Earle 1
Coonrod, T. J. 1
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