By Kelley Moulton Waves are being made in this image from the Donald Snoody and Ralph Burrel Collection. Featuring unidentified recreationists, this image was originally used as a publicity image for Sun Valley Resort around 1955. It highlights both the beauty of our regional lakes as well as the available recreational opportunities outdoors. The image focuses on a man and a woman resting on the dock, with the woman waving at a boat pulling a water-skier on Pettit Lake. About twenty … [Read more...] about Summer on the Water
Days Gone By and the Future to Come
By Olivia Terry Pictured in this image from the Wood River Journal Photo Collection, is a group of well-dressed young people holding what appears to be diplomas, circa 1900. One could infer that these teenagers might be commemorating their high school graduation with a class photo. The historical insight of the picture is underscored by the fabulous clothing worn by the group. At first glance, the class appears to be wearing clothing typical of the era, but upon a closer look, the … [Read more...] about Days Gone By and the Future to Come
James W. Ballentine
By Kelley Moulton The Constitution of the State of Idaho was signed on July 3rd, 1890 following the first Constitutional Convention, held in August of 1889. Representatives from across the state came together in Boise to hold a discussion on every important topic covered by the Constitution. Of these members, there were four members representing Alturas County. Alturas would later be split into Elmore, Logan (which would also disappear), Lincoln, and Blaine counties between 1889 and … [Read more...] about James W. Ballentine
Lodenfabrik Frey Gray Double-Breasted Jacket
This beautiful grey wool jacket with an obvious Bavarian flair belongs to the Beatrice Haemmerle Collection. The stylish jacket has green wool piping throughout and is decorated with horn buttons. In its earlier days, Sun Valley instructors donned similar uniforms to draw the parallels between the resort and Bavarian ski lodges. Regional History Museum, Beatrice Haemmerle Collection, 2002.41.48. … [Read more...] about Lodenfabrik Frey Gray Double-Breasted Jacket
Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas with Descriptions
From 1863, this atlas of the world is one of the first to show Idaho Territory along with neighbors Oregon and Washington. This atlas features steel plate illustrations and statistical information for the world and was a gift from Ed Price, whose family first came to Ketchum in 1875. This book is part of the Center for Regional History's Rare Book Collection. Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History, Rare Book Collection, RHD Map J 001. … [Read more...] about Johnson’s New Illustrated Family Atlas with Descriptions
Spring in the Air
By Olivia Terry The melting of the snow and the closing of the runs are a sorrowful reminder that ski season is nearly over. However, one must look forward to the bright reappearance of crocuses and the cheerful presence of a new brood of ducklings that always seem to signify that spring is here. For many, spring represents new beginnings. Seeds are planted in the spring and new life, ideas, and projects flourish in the warm weather. Pictured in this image from the Union Pacific … [Read more...] about Spring in the Air
