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Information updated Tuesday, January 29, 2008
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| Follow the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition across Idaho with a new book from the Idaho State Historical Society. Lewis and Clark Across the Mountains: Mapping the Corps of Discovery in Idaho, by Steve F. Russell, includes 38 full-color maps detailing the Corps' travels across the state, black and white photographs, and descriptions of the trip. More information: Word document; Adobe format |
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Idaho Yesterdays Has Returned in New Format
Members of the Idaho State Historical Society receive copies of Idaho Yesterdays as part of their membership.
Editorial Policy
Idaho Yesterdays is a peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing current research on the history and culture of Idaho and its region. The journal maintains a strong scholarly tradition dating to its founding in 1957. Idaho Yesterdays offers an accessible, illustrated format for both academic and general readers. The journal welcomes articles and illustrative material from a wide array of disciplines, including history, anthropology, literature, folklore, cultural studies, architecture, political science, geography, and American studies. The editors seek unpublished, research-based articles which provide new information or which offer new interpretations of historical events and patterns. Well-documented historical photo essays are also welcome. Generally, genealogical studies are not accepted, although well-crafted and historically significant reminiscences or other autobiographical writings will be considered. Submissions will be blind-reviewed by members of the editorial board and by other scholars. Originality, quality of research, significance, regional relevance, and presentation are among the factors that determine acceptance for publication. Idaho Yesterdays generally conforms to the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, published by the University of Chicago Press. Photographs and illustrations, including permissions and fees, are the responsibility of the author. Accepted manuscripts will require electronic submission.
Visit the new IY web site: http://www.idahoyesterdays.com/
Laura Woodworth-Ney, Editor
Jennifer Attebery, Associate Editor
Ronald Hatzenbuehler, Associate Editor
Call For Papers
Idaho Yesterdays, the peer-reviewed historical journal of the Idaho State Historical Society, seeks scholarly articles on Idaho and Pacific Northwest topics. The journal welcomes articles and illustrative material between twenty and twenty-five pages from a wide array of disciplines, including history, anthropology, literature, folklore, cultural studies, architecture, political science, geography, and American studies. Well-documented historical photo essays are also welcome. Originality, quality of research, significance, regional relevance, and presentation are among the factors that determine acceptance for publication. Idaho Yesterdays conforms to the current edition of the Chicago Manual of Style, published by the University of Chicago Press. Photographs and illustrations, including permissions and fees, are the responsibility of the author.
Submit three copies or an electronic copy of articles and photographs to Laura Woodworth-Ney, editor, Idaho Yesterdays, Campus Box 8079, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, 83209.
While some issues of Idaho Yesterdays -- which has been published since 1957 -- are out of print, photocopies can be provided at cost. Contact the ISHS at 208-334-2682 or email.
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In addition to its quarterly newsletter, Mountain Light, the Society publishes books, pamphlets, and other materials for readers of all ages. General histories of the state and its people, architectural surveys of Idaho communities, guides for oral history, and ways to conduct historical celebrations are just a few examples of the subjects covered by Society publications.
While some issues of Idaho Yesterdays -- which has been published since 1957 -- are out of print, photocopies can be provided at cost. Back issues of Mountain Light and TimeLine are not available.
All Members of the Society receive Mountain Light as a benefit of support. To learn more about the Membership program, click here.
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Reference Series
Information about over one thousand Idaho history topics is available in the Society's Reference Series; download free copies of any article.
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 Education Series
This is our special series of Idaho history topics for younger readers. Read or print the articles using Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Download a free copy of Reader.
#1 Idaho State Symbols
#2 How Idaho Got Its Name
#3 Crossing a River When There Isn't Any Bridge
#4 Idaho's Chinese Pioneers
#5 Wallace: Idaho's First Territorial Governor
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 Idaho: The Heroic Journey
Written by Idaho history professors Katherine Aiken, Kevin Marsh, and Laura Woodworth-Ney, Idaho is a beautiful, 335-page illustrated history of Idaho. It is the official centennial publication of the Idaho State Historical Society, commemorating its 100th Birthday.
Special offer:—while supplies last the Society will offer a 20% discount off the retail price of $49.95 to ISHS Members. Order form.
Jesús Urquides: Idaho's Premier Muleteer
 by Max Delgado
An illustrated, bilingual book about one of Idaho's earliest Mexican American pioneers is now available from the Idaho State Historical Society. Jesús Urquides was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1833, and ran mule trains to mining camps throughout Idaho. The book highlights other Mexican American pioneer families as well. Order this book.
Ya está a la venta un nuevo libro bilingüe con ilustraciones, acerca de un pionero méxico-americano que vivió a principios del desarrollo de Idaho. El pionero Jesús Urquides nació en el estado mexicano de Sonora en 1833, y trabajó llevando mulas de carga a los campos mineros de todo Idaho. El libro también incluye información sobre otras familias pioneras mexico-americanas. Pedir el libro.
 Sitting Tall: Saddles and Saddlemaking in Idaho
Published by the Idaho State Historical Society, Sitting Tall: Saddles and Saddlemaking in Idaho tells the fascinating story of a classic western icon--the saddle. The volume includes essays on:
- Saddles and saddlemaking as a folk art
- The various saddle styles used by Native Americans in the region
- Development of the western stock saddle as built and used in Idaho
Sitting Tall is richly illustrated with photographs and newspaper advertisements from the collection of the Historical Library and Archives, and includes:
- An extensive bibliography
- Samples of "makers" marks
- A list of Idaho saddlemakers
- Excerpts from oral history interviews with contemporary Idaho saddlemakers
Order your copy today from: Idaho State Historical Society, 1109 Main Street, Suite 250, Boise, Idaho 83702. Cost is $14.95 per copy ($13.45 for ISHS members) plus 6% sales tax (Idaho residents only) and $2.50 shipping and handling (for up to 5 items). Retail inquiries are welcome.
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 The Idaho Historical Marker Guidebook is available for $5.00 from the Idaho Department of Transportation.
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Monographs in Idaho Archaeology and Ethnology
The Idaho State Historical Society recently launched a new monograph series featuring studies in Idaho prehistory and ethnography. The first in the series is Prehistoric Cold Storage on the Snake River Plain: Archaeological Investigations at Bobcat Cave (No. 1, 1996), a description of the results studies of a 4,000-year-old Native American ice cave "refrigerator" for bison meat storage. Future volumes will feature reports of archaeological excavations in Hells Canyon and the most recent excavations at Wilson Butte Cave. For prices and inquiries regarding manuscripts, please contact: Ken Reid, State Archaeologist, Idaho State Historical Society, 210 Main Street, Boise, Idaho 83702.
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