Collister Neighborhood Association records

Collection

Identifier: MS 079

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains articles of association and bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, plans, and project files which document the formation and activities of the Collister Neighborhood Association (CNA) from 1993-2017.

The collection also includes documentation on projects the CNA completed with various grants through the Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP – formerly Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants). Notable projects in the collection include trail markers, neighborhood signs, park improvements, and pedestrian bridges.

Dates

1992-2017

Creator

Collister Neighborhood Association (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Records exempt from disclosure under Idaho Public Records Law are closed.

Biographical / Historical

The Collister Neighborhood Association (CNA) was formed at the first meeting in November 1993, Officers and Executive Committee were elected in February 1994. Neighborhood boundaries are:
North: Boise City Area of Impact
South: State/Taft Streets
East: 36th Street
West: Pierce Park Lane

The original mission of the association was to:
1. Encourage public participation in area issues
2. Be a resource for area residents
3. Keep public informed of issues affecting them

Extent

3.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes and 1 oversize folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in three series, one of which has been further arranged in subseries. The contents of each series are arranged alphabetically. The series arrangement of the records is as follows:
Series 1: Administrative Files
Series 2: Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants
Series 3: Projects
Subseries 1: Land Development and Buildings
Subseries 2: Transportation

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

2004 photographs of picnic at Catalpa Park and meeting on CD.

Physical Location

Materials are stored offsite; advance notice is required.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from current CNA President, Suzanne Stone, Boise, ID in October 2019.

Processing Information

The arrangement scheme for the collection was imposed during processing in the absence of a usable original order. Original folder titles were retained in most cases.