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Boise River Greenbelt (Boise, Idaho)

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

Alice Dieter, July 20, 1998

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Abstract

In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 20, 1998, Alice Dieter discusses her time as a member of the Parks Board, recollection of the creation of the Greenbelt and Pathway Committee, and development of public recreational land throughout Boise in the 1960s and 70s. She describes the early discussions and actions of the Boise Department of Parks and Recreation Department to purchase land for open space initiatives and how the Greenbelt plan evolved beginning with the Atkinson Report.

Dates: July 20, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Bill Onweiler, June 19, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on June 19, 1998, William “Bill” Onweiler discusses his involvement the creation of the Boise River Greenbelt. He describes how he ran for Boise City Council on a platform advocating for more open space, and how his interests and those of Gordon Bowen and Arlo Nelson led them to begin advocating for a greenbelt. He recounts how he sold the idea of the Greenbelt as a way to increase development and property valuation in the downtown district, and how he traded...
Dates: June 19, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Bob Whipkey , August 11, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on August 11, 1998, Bob Whipkey discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee beginning in the late 1980s. He describes how his employment with the Simplot Company led to his involvement; he wanted to help provide public access to the riverfront through privately held property which he was able to do with the committee by supporting access agreements through Simplot Company controlled property. Bob touches on his memories of the public...
Dates: August 11, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Boise Parks & Recreation Department records

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Identifier: RG 012
Content Description

This collection consists of a map of the Greenbelt, a map of Veterans Memorial Park, artifacts and documents retrieved from a time capsule buried in collaboration with the Boise Family YMCA, and color slides of Fort Boise, the Natatorium, public pools, and department events.

Dates: 1971-1990
Found in: Collections / Boise Parks & Recreation Department records

Cheryl Korn , June 16, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on June 16, 1998, Cheryl Korn discusses her involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee from 1971-1980. She notes the accomplishment of the Quinn Robbins area, testing different pavement types, and how city leadership was generally supportive of the committee’s recommendations. She describes the Greenbelt as a living legacy, her disappointment in the development near the river, and how the community and city’s commitment contributed greatly to the...
Dates: June 16, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Cordelia and William Onweiler papers

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Identifier: MS 031
Scope and Contents This collection contains bumper stickers, photographs, and audiovisual materials from Bill and Cordelia Onweiler’s political and public service in Boise, Idaho during the 1950s-1970s. Special emphasis is placed on the development of Boise’s Greenbelt. The collection also includes a printed manuscript titled “Billy Goes to War” that Bill Onweiler wrote about his service in the United States National Guard during World War II. The collection contains digital reproductions of images and...
Dates: 1898-1970
Found in: Collections / Cordelia and William Onweiler papers

Corki Onweiler , July 25, 2014, August 8, 2014, September 10, 2014, and November 21, 2014

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Abstract In an interview with Brandi Burns on July 25, 2014, Cordelia “Corki” Onweiler discusses her childhood in Boise during the 1930s and 1940s, including her recollections from attending school at St. Teresa’s Academy, going to the Natatorium, her family’s business interest in The Mode Limited, and her first job at C.C. Anderson’s Department Store. She also discusses how she met her husband, their life together in the 1950s when he was serving on the Boise City Council and Idaho State...
Dates: July 25, 2014, August 8, 2014, September 10, 2014, and November 21, 2014
Found in: Collections / MS 075, Oral History Program collection / Series 2: Boise City Departments / City Council

David Jones , July 30, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 30, 1998, David Jones discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee beginning in 1997. He describes how the duplication of reports from the various committees to the Parks and Recreation Department led to a consolidation of the work and disbanding of the committee, his support of the decision to create the Capitol Bridge underpass, and his overall positive opinion of the work the committee accomplished. He notes the discussion...
Dates: July 30, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Dede Wilhelm, July 29, 1998

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Abstract In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 29, 1998, Dede Wilhelm discusses her involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee from 1996-1997. She describes her first impressions of the committee, her view of why it disbanded in 1997, her view of the greenbelt currently, who she thinks is largely responsible for advancing the project, and the problems she thinks will need to be dealt with in the future including competing use patterns and the potential need for security patrols. Dede...
Dates: July 29, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

Don Belts, June 23, 1998

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Abstract

In an interview with Troy Reeves on June 23, 1998, Don Belts discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee beginning around 1982. He describes how his background as a landscape architect was a contributing factor to applying for a position on the committee. His impression of the committee, how it operated, and some of the issues it ran into including development at BSU and attempts to balance access with wildlife habitat management are discussed.

Dates: June 23, 1998
Found in: Collections / RG 012, Boise Parks & Recreation Department records / Series 1: Oral Histories

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