Idaho Harvester

In early June 2024, I had the opportunity to meet the people who run 12 cultural heritage institutions across North Idaho and interview them about their collections, their challenges and personal history in preservation work. The survey had three purposes; to establish connections with cultural institutions, identify cultural gaps within... [Read More]

For the 75th summer in a row, a group of enthusiastic lifelong learners from around the Northwest will gather on Lake Chatcolet for a week of leadership training set in one of northern Idaho’s most beautiful recreation settings. [Read More]

Following the 1906 fire that destroyed the University of Idaho Adminstration Building and the library held within, M. Belle Sweet worked on rebuilding the young school’s collection of books. The first professional librarian hired by the university, Sweet had been on the job about 15 months when she faced the... [Read More]

The Latah County Historic Places digital collection is now live! This exhibit was a collaboration between the Latah Preservation Commission (LPC) and the University of Idaho Library. Each site was selected and described by commission volunteers, originally for the printed Latah County Historic Sites Touring Map. The map was developed... [Read More]

One of the largest single collections in the University of Idaho Library’s Special Collections and Archives is the James A. McClure papers. The documents relate to McClure’s distinguished career as a politician, beginning with three terms in the Idaho House of Representatives, followed by six years representing Idaho in the... [Read More]

Post written by Irene Koreski, Berry International Jazz Collections Fellow [Read More]

Spring commencement is fast approaching, a special gathering for members of our University of Idaho community before they head off on their next adventure as alumni. The university graduation ceremony is a tradition that harkens back to 12th century European universities. The robe, hood, and cap, known collectively as regalia,... [Read More]

Silver and Gold Book edge detail [06] [Read More]

As part of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival this week, the University of Idaho Library has a display on the second floor celebrating musical instruments, particularly the handmade items in Special Collections and Archives. [Read More]