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A digital collection comprised of historical photographs and documents pertaining to the history of the University of Idaho, selected from several different collections held by the University of Idaho Library Special Collections & Archives. The images and documents span the years 1889 to 1975, documenting campus life at the University.

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Administration Building, n.d.<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Administration Building (1892-1909), interior of entrance hall showing museum Administration Building 1906, 1906<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Administration Building (1892-1906) after the fire Administration Building 1906, 1906<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Dynamiting of walls of the Administration Building (1892-1906) after fire Administration Building 1900, 1900<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Administration Building (1892-1906) Engneering Building 1903, 1903<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Engineering Building Engineering Classroom Building 1950, 1950<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Engineering Classroom Building during construction Ridenbaugh Hall 1901, 1901<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Exterior of Ridenbaugh Hall 1901 Hays Hall 1926, 1926<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Exterior of Hayse Hall, 1926 Hays Hall 1936, 1936<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Dining Room in Hays Hall 1936 Commencement 1939, 1939<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Academic procession in front of the Administration Building Memorial Gymnasium 1928, 1928<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Memorial Gymnasium under construction 1928 "I" Tank 1952, 1952<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />"I" Tank in 1952; two men looking at the new tower Commencement 1943, 1943<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Gymnasium, interior view. Commencement 1922, 1922<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />University dinner following commencement Commencement 1939, 1939<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Faculty and portion of audience. From the files of C. J. Brosnan. Commencement 1959, 1959<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />View of graduates marching in for commencement. Commencement, n.d.<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Group of notables. (Left to right): Clency St. Clair, Asher B. Wilson, Pres. Neale, T. A. Waeters, J. J. Day, John w. Condie, W. D. Vincent. Commencement 1957, 1957<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Vandaleers performing at commencement 1957. Commencement 1923, 1923<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Commencement procession Portrait, Roosevelt, Anna Eleanore, 1938<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Planting tree during visit, 1938. Portrait, Chrisman, Edward Robert (1866 - 1939), 1936<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />General Chrisman and honor guard, cadet battalion in background, April 17, 1936. Portrait, Wallace, William Henson (1811 - 1879), 1863<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />First Governor of Idaho Territory (1863 - 1864). Caption: Idaho.--Photograph of William H. Wallace, First Governor of Idaho Territory, 1863. N. Y., 1863. A reproduction of the original photograph. Library 1957 , 1957 <br />University of Idaho Student Organizations<br />Library (1909-1957) Technical Services Library 1922 , 1922<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Interior view of the Library (1909-1957). Image shows the circulation desk and staircase. College of Law 1928 , 1928<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />College of Law: Mock Trial Law Library 1961 , 1961<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Law Library: Students preparing for Exams Agricultural Engineering , n.d.<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Unidentified students working on an axel in the shop. Home Economics 1928 , 1928<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Seniors in Dresses made in class Home Economics , n.d.<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Students participating in a formal tea for Home Economics. Music , n.d. <br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Sigma Alpha Iota Women's Music Honorary: These twenty University of Idaho coeds are shown after recent initiation ceremonies of Sima alpha iota, women's music honorary. Left to rigth, seated, are Naomi Nokes, Jody raber, Jo Peters, Pat Rambo, Ester Simons, Jean Jacobs, Joan coble, Joyce Walser, and Bernice Bauer. Standing, left to rigth, are Rita Reynolds, Nancy Shelton, Elisabeth Wilcox, Joan Parks, Margie Moline, Delores Knight, Ann Pickett, Barbara Clauser, Ruth beiber, Beverly Schupfer, and Margaret Mehl. Music 1962 , 1962 <br />University of Idaho Student Organizations <br />Leroy Bauer, Steven Romanio & David Whisner Photograph 1, 1969<br />University of Idaho Publications Department Negatives<br /> Photograph 2, 196?<br />University of Idaho Publications Department Negatives<br /> Photograph 1, <br />Hodgins Drug Store Collection<br /> Photograph 2, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 5, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 18, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 4, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 6, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 7, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 3, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 6, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 1, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 6, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 8, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Photograph 1, <br />Gem of the Mountains<br /> Band, 1936<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations Collection<br />Band [1936] Marching Band All-Girl Band, 1943<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations Collection<br />All-Girl Band (1943 - 1945) 1943 Saxophone section Pep Band, 1922<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations Collection<br />Pep Band (1920 - ) 1922? Unidentified band members Pep Band, 1931<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations Collection<br />Pep Band (1920 - ) [1931] Leader, William Ames Photog: Hodgins Foto Service, Moscow Donor: Gerald Hodgins School Events Audience, 1926<br />University of Idaho Student Organizations Collection<br />School Events Audience [1926] Student cheering section, football game Main street, <br />Moscow Historical Photograph Collection<br />Moscow, Idaho. Main street. n.d. 8x10 black & white print Carithers Hospital, <br />Moscow Historical Photograph Collection<br />Carithers Hospital. Moscow, Idaho. n.d. 8x10 black & white print Street scene. Moscow Business College, The Boston Dept. Store, Crystal Theatre,Moscow Investment Co., and a grocery store., <br />Moscow Historical Photograph Collection<br />Moscow, Idaho. Street scene. Moscow Business College, The Boston Dept. Store, Crystal Theatre,Moscow Investment Co., and a grocery store. n.d. 8x10 black & white print Colonel Roosevelt at Moscow Idaho 4-10-11 Burns photo #8 - Theodore Roosevelt 1911 University of Idaho visit, 1911-04-11<br />University of Idaho Historical Photographs - Theodore Roosevelt Collection http://contentdm.lib.uidaho.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/spec_uihp<br />Image shows Roosevelt with a group of standing men. Roosevelt is wearing a top hat. To his left is University of Idaho president James MacLean. Writing on image: ""Colonel Roosevelt at Moscow Idaho 4-10-11 Burns photo #8"" Roosevelt on platform ... - Theodore Roosevelt 1911 University of Idaho visit, 1911-04-11<br />University of Idaho Historical Photographs - Theodore Roosevelt Collection http://contentdm.lib.uidaho.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/spec_uihp<br />Image shows Roosevelt on platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building pointing to the crowd assembled for his speech. Crowd assembled near Admin Building - Theodore Roosevelt 1911 University of Idaho visit, 1911-04-11<br />University of Idaho Historical Photographs - Theodore Roosevelt Collection http://contentdm.lib.uidaho.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/spec_uihp<br />Image shows crowd assembled in front of University of Idaho Administration Building to hear Roosevelt speak. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, <br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, 1928-11-03<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows main entrance and tower of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, 1936<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows football player gargoyle on Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, <br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, 1928-08-14<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows construction of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus. Memorial Gymnasium, University of Idaho, 1928<br />University of Idaho Campus Photographs<br />Image shows construction of Memorial Gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus.



About the Collection

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(208) 885-7040

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About the Collection

The photographs from this collection come from a variety of individual collections held by the University of Idaho Library's Special Collections & Archives Department. A list of some related collections, with links to the complete lists of items in each, are below:

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