The Tiger Hotel

Mine to Mine

Tiger Hotel [01]
The Tiger Hotel, located in Burke, Idaho, seven miles from Wallace, was a three story frame hotel with 150 rooms. It was built over the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River, and the Northern Pacific Railroad tracks ran through the lobby. The hotel’s only purpose was to provide food... [Read More]

Go Vandals!

Students at football game
Saturday University of Idaho Vandal football fans will pack the Kibbie Dome for the team’s home opener at 2 p.m. against the Western New Mexico University Mustangs! Vandal fans show their enthusiasm in a 1987 contest in the Dome in the photo below. [Read More]

Happy Labor Day

Residents of Bovill, Deary, Elk River, and Troy
University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives wishes everyone a restful holiday as the United States observes Labor Day. These men appear to be taking a break from their labors only long enough for a photograph. [Read More]

Remembering Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin [1]
University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives remembers the legendary Aretha Franklin today as services are held celebrating her life in Detroit, Michigan. The International Jazz Collection Leonard Feather Collection includes a number of promotional photos of the singer from throughout her career. [Read More]