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City government

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 73 Collections and/or Records:

Alan Shealy , September 11, 2018

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Abstract In an interview with Jennifer Stevens on September 11, 2018, Alan Shealy discusses his personal history, his appointment to city council by Mayor Terteling-Payne, and the issues he worked on. He describes how his experience working in finance led him to undertake changing how the city created budgets and to help restore transparency and confidence in city government. He discusses his fiscal philosophy and his voting history on issues including moving a ten commandments statue out of Julia...
Dates: September 11, 2018
Found in: Collections / MS 075, Oral History Program collection / Series 2: Boise City Departments / City Council

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

Anne Hausrath, August 4, 2010

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Abstract In an interview with Brandi Burns on August 4, 2010, Anne Hausrath discusses her experience on Boise City Council from 1992-2000 and the development of Boise throughout those years. She was a founder of the Wetland Coalition, a group of individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the wetland ecosystem in Hulls Gulch; they would later become the Save Hulls Gulch movement. According to Hausrath, her experience in the effort to save Hulls Gulch from development inspired...
Dates: August 4, 2010
Found in: Collections / MS 075, Oral History Program collection / Series 2: Boise City Departments / City Council

Annie Black , June 9, 2011

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Abstract In her interview with Stephanie Milne on June 9, 2011, Annie Black, who was an avid volunteer during the Boise foothills campaign and served on Foothills Conservation Advisory Committee for five years, offered her memories of both. She spoke about her memories leading up to the foothills serial levy campaign in 2000 and 2001. She specifically touched on her experiences serving on the Fundraising Committee. Additionally, Black discussed what stood out to her as great accomplishments that...
Dates: June 9, 2011
Found in: Collections / MS 075, Oral History Program collection / Series 5: Land Use and Planning / Foothills Levy 10th Anniversary Project

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 City Department of Arts & History records

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Identifier: RG 005
Content Description

The collection documents the actions and activities of the Boise City Department of Arts & History including its administration, finances, events, projects, and programs. The records consist of correspondence, meeting minutes and materials, newspaper articles, architectural drawings, reports, surveys, promotional material, grant applications, artist submissions, and publications. The collection also contains photographic and audiovisual documentation of events.

Dates: 1931-2022; Majority of material found within 2008-2020
Found in: Collections / Boise City Department of Arts & History records

Boise City Mayor's Office records

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Identifier: RG 001
Content Description

This collection contains a map, ordinance, charter, agreement, correspondence, proclamation, newspaper articles, and records related to the city's COVID pandemic response.

Dates: 1909-2020
Found in: Collections / Boise City Mayor's Office records

Boise City Public Works Department records

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Identifier: RG 015
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of aerial photographs, diagrams, maps, drawings, brochures, and schematics created and used by the Public Works Department.

Dates: ca. 1900-2001
Found in: Collections / Boise City Public Works Department records

Boise Fire Department records

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Identifier: RG 004
Scope and Contents The collection documents the actions and activities of the Boise Fire Department including its administration, operations, union, and staff. The records consist of correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas, agreements, plans, annual reports, newspaper articles, maps, position descriptions, employment examinations, policies and procedures, budget summaries, historical research and commemorative event documentation, oral histories, training manuals, union labor agreements, fundraising...
Dates: 1870-2021
Found in: Collections / Boise Fire Department records

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