Updated February 2, 2010

February is Black History Month!

 

Famed singer Marian Anderson visited Boise in March, 1940.  Read about her visit as reported in the Idaho Statesman:

• March 7, 1940
• March 8, 1940, page 1
• March 8, 1940, page 2

Click here to view bibliography of related materials at the Public Archives and Research Library.

 

Read our new guide for researching Idaho history. (Note: The document is designed primarily for student and novice researchers who wish to investigate Idaho topics, but also includes more in-depth information for those wishing to participate in the Idaho and National History Day program.)

Public Archives and Research Library

Books & periodicals
Genealogy
Manuscripts
Maps, architectural drawings, blueprints
Microfilm
Newspapers
On-line Name Indexes
Oral History Center
Other Resources
Photographs
Public Archives

State Historical Records Advisory Board

Public Archives and Research Library Researcher Services

Information Requests
Fees for Products and Services

Interlibrary Loan

Other Services

Photographic Images Reproduction

Publications

 

Citing Sources from PARL

Digitization Resources

Finding Information about PARL Collections
FAQs
Favorite Links
If You Visit

Image Catalog for the Idaho Statehouse

Outreach Materials and Events at PARL

Idaho license plates

Museum Collection

Publications
Reference Series
Smokejumping and Fire Fighting Oral History Project
State Historic Preservation Office