Obituaries & Local History
Besides these online resources, access to a wide variety of local publications is available on the 3rd floor of the Main Library. You may make copies of articles for personal use for 10¢ per page. Scanning is also available in that area.
Idaho Collection
The Idaho Collection is housed in the Marge Ewing Idaho Room on the third floor of the Main Library. The collection includes nonfiction books and documents by Idaho authors or pertaining to Idaho; a clipping file of Idaho news; sound recordings by Boise-area musicians; Boise City directories; and numerous historic Idaho maps. Items in the collection must be used on premise, and are not checked out. Please check with staff or email Ask a Librarian to make an appointment to use the room.
Obituaries
1864-1976: Use the Idaho Statesman Articles 1864-1976 & 1999-present- including today's paper database
1977-2018: Visit the Main Library to access the Idaho Statesman on microfilm or use the Library’s Obituary Requests form
2018+: Use the Idaho Statesman Articles 1864-1976 & 1999-present- including today's paper database
Search Services
Limited search services are also available for remote users for a fee:
Databases
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If you're interested in public art displays around Boise, including traffic box art, cultural programs, grant opportunities or the history of downtown buildings and landmarks, the Boise City Department of Arts and History site is a great place to start.
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FARRIT -- Finding All Resources Relating to Idaho Topics -- includes information about natural resources, books, maps, and food.
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Genealogy for the beginner and professional. Search more than 25,000+ family and local history books, U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1940, the PERSI subject index and more.
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The Idaho Index provides references to pamphlets and articles (primarily from the Idaho Statesman) in the Idaho Collection clipping file. Searching the index allows you to determine if a file exists on a given topic. Library staff can then retrieve the folder for you to use in the library.
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Read today's paper in its entirety - choose 'Image Edition.' Also, search and read articles, advertisements, obituaries and more from previous papers. Coverage from July 26, 1864 through today. |
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Identify dates of obituaries and death notices published in The Idaho Statesman, from 1957-2017. The index provides the date of the obituary or death notice. For copies, please come to the Library or fill out our obituary request form.
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Sanborn fire insurance maps are the most frequently consulted maps in libraries. Sanborn maps are valuable historical tools for urban specialists, social historians, architects, geographers, genealogists, local historians, planners, environmentalists and anyone who wants to learn about the history, growth, and development of Idaho cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Get started here. |
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Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1836-1922 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present.
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