Collection Timeline

1911 to 1938

1911
Former president, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, sits on a platform in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building during his visit in 1911. Writing on image: 'Governor Hawley introducing Colonel Roosevelt at Moscow Ida. Copyright by Robert Burns 4-10-11. Platform made of wheat threshed with the Idaho National Harvester #4'.
Theodore 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.'
Theodore Roosevelt, standing, speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building. Writing on image: 'Roosevelt at Moscow Idaho 4-10-11 Copyright by Robert Burns #5'.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
An image of the crowd assembled near the administration building to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak. Morrill Hall is in the background on the far right next to the Metallurgical Building (which today houses Art & Architecture).
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform made of sacks of wheat in front of University of Idaho Administration Building. His right arm is raised.
Image shows crowd assembled on University of Idaho campus to hear Roosevelt speak. Writing on image: 'Roosevelt at Moscow Idaho Platform made of wheat threshed with International Harvester. Photo by Robert Burns 4-10-11 Copyright #11.'
A photograph of the crowd assembled in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building to hear Roosevelt speak.
Theodore Roosevelt on a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building waving to crowd assembled for his speech.
Theodore Roosevelt stands on a platform made of sacks of wheat in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt stands on a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt stands on a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt stands on a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
A crowd assembles on the University of Idaho campus to hear Roosevelt speak.
A crowd assembles on the University of Idaho campus to hear Roosevelt speak. Visible in the background behind the platform are the old Engineering Building and Ridenbaugh Hall.
A crowd assembles on the lawn in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building to hear Roosevelt speak. A long string of people coming up the Hello Walk can be seen in the distance.
A large crowd assembled on University of Idaho campus to hear Roosevelt speak.
A view of the crowd assembled to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak. A large American flag can be seen hanging from the top of the Administration Building.
A crowd assembles in front of University of Idaho Administration Building to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak.
An unidentified man stands next to a small tree planted by Theodore Roosevelt in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building.
Three uniformed men pose for a photograph with the tree planted by Theodore Roosevelt in the lawn in front of the Administration Building.
The crowd assembled on University of Idaho campus to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak. Roosevelt is visible, arm outstretched, on the platform on the left side of the photograph.
A crowd watches as Theodore Roosevelt plants a tree in the lawn in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building. Text on the photo reads: "Colonel Roosevelt Planting Tree on U.I. Campus 4-10-11, Burns Photo #2".
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt speaks from a platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building.
Theodore Roosevelt speaking on platform in front of University of Idaho Administration Building; his right arm is raised up.
A view of the crowd assembled to hear Theodore Roosevelt speak. A large American flag can be seen hanging from the top of the Administration Building.
A crowd assembles in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building to hear Roosevelt speak. Boardwalk leading to Administration Building is visible in foreground, as is a horse and buggy on the left.
Theodore Roosevelt watches on as men finish planting the tree that he added to the lawn in front of the University of Idaho Administration Building.
Three uniformed men pose for a photograph with the tree planted by Theodore Roosevelt in the lawn in front of the Administration Building.
Debate council - Financial report (pg 5, c1) | Financial report (pg 4, c1) | Preps vs. Lewiston High (pg 2, c2) | President of U.S. 1901-1909 (pg 1, c1)
Cadets, Battalion of (pg 8, c1) | Montgomery, James (pg 5, c1) | President of U.S. 1901-1909. Photo (pg 1, c0) | President of U.S. 1901-1909. Photo (pg 2, c1) | President of U.S. 1901-1909. Photo (pg 3, c2) | Varsity team vs. Spokane Indians (pg 4, c3) | Varsity team vs. Washington State College (pg 5, c1) | Women's (pg 7, c1)

1938
Eleanor Roosevelt (left) planting a tree during her visit in 1938.
Press Conference, 1938. President Dale's home. Caption: Left to right: Victor Skiles, ?, ?, Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt.
Eleanor Roosevelt and an unidentified woman ride in an automobile as they tour the University of Idaho Campus.
Pacific coast conference meet (pg 3, c1) | Photo (pg 1, c4) | Photo (pg 14, c3) | Roosevelt, Eleanor (pg 1, c8) | U of I vs. Washington State College, Whitman, Spokane (pg 3, c4) | University of Idaho vs. Washington State College (pg 3, c7)
Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, visits the University of Idaho on March 26, 1938. University of Idaho president Dale.
Eleanor Roosevelt on speakers' platform at University of Idaho. March 26, 1938.
Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, visits the University of Idaho. March 26, 1938.
Eleanor Roosevelt in back seat of car near side. March 26, 1938.