Fossils are found all over the world, including the state of Idaho. Here the specimens collected are typically from the late Pliocene (5.4-2.4 million years ago) and Pleistocene (the Ice Age). Examples of this can be seen at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument in Hagerman, Idaho. This historic area...
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Hispanic Youth Dropout Prevention
This week’s edition of Diverse Collections features the Report of the Task Force on the Participation of Hispanic Students in Vocational Education Programs in Idaho.
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All About Turkeys
Did you know that 46 million turkeys are eaten each Thanksgiving according to the National Turkey Federation? Did you also know that wild turkeys are not in fact a native species of Idaho?
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River History of Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County is home to three major rivers: the Clearwater, the Snake, and the Salmon. Traditionally, the lower portion of the Snake, as well as the Salmon and Clearwater was a territory belonging to the Nimi’ipuu people (Nez Perce Tribe). The Snake River is the largest tributary of the...
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Honoring Our Veterans
This year, Special Collections is working with the Department of Military and Veterans Services to put together an exhibit in support of the Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner held in the International Ballroom of the Bruce M. Pitman Center. This post highlights some of the materials on display.
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Norma Dobler Papers
This week’s edition of Diverse Collections features our collection of Norma Dobler Papers.
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Shitamae Family Letters
A New Digital Collection
![Letter to Shihei (George) Shitamae [34]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/shitamae/mg387_03_129.jpg)
Earlier this year, a researcher approached the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives wondering if it would be possible to digitize some materials from the George Shihei Shitamae papers. As a Japanese immigrant, George Shihei Shitamae was incarcerated at the Santa Fe Detention Center in Santa Fe. His...
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U of I Hauntings
Ridenbaugh and Kappa Sigma
![Ridenbaugh Hall, University of Idaho. [58-17]](https://objects.lib.uidaho.edu/campus/thumbs/campus02390_th.jpg)
College and university campuses are a breeding ground for all things paranormal. The University of Idaho is no different. Ask any U of I student and they’ll tell you a tale about otherworldly whispers in darkened halls, and disturbing bumps in the night.
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Report on the Governor's Hispanic Initiative
Diverse Collections
This week’s edition of Diverse Collections features the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs Report on the Governor’s Hispanic Initiative, 1996.
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Kooskia Internment Camp Scrapbook
Diverse Collections
This week’s edition of Diverse Collections features our Kooskia Internment Camp Scrapbook.
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