Idaho was officially recognized as a state July 3, 1890.University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Cover to Cover celebrates Idaho’s statehood with a look at the 4 volume set History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains.
As president of the Idaho Historical Society former Idaho Governor James H. Hawley served as editor for the set.
The set delves into Idaho’s rich pioneer and territorial history. Featured below is the first territorial capital building, first located in Lewiston in 1863 before being relocated to Boise in 1864.
UI Library Special Collections and Archives has two complete 4 volume set History of Idaho: The Gem of the Mountains which chronicles the state of Idaho’s history from the early 1800′s to 1920 when it was first published.