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Assorted Groups (Anthology, Cultural, Ethnic, & Religious):
Basque - Basque Americans in the Columbia River Basin.
Basque - The Basque Community of Boise, Idaho USA (also see Ada County)
Basque Museum - The Basque Museum & Cultural Center provides a look into the
heritage of the Basque communities of Idaho and surrounding areas..
Cenarrusa Foundation for Basque Culture - founded in 2003 as the Cenarrusa Center for
Basque Studies. The goal was to preserve, educate and connect the Basque
community and the the world through research, projects and educational
opportunities by establishing a Basque Studies program at Boise State University.
Idaho's Chinese Pioneers - The Chinese came seeking a "Mountain of Gold".
Idaho's Potato Pioneers - Mormon colonists.
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Census (& related Lists of various kinds):
1890 Census - A reconstructed census, created from County Records, Local
Newspapers, and Nationally Distributed Genealogical Publications Relating to Idaho,
1885-1894.
Idaho Death Indexes - In July, 1911 the state of Idaho began collecting death
information at the state level. Prior to that time, death records or registers were
kept at the county level.
Inmate Files - Idaho State and Territorial Penitentiary Inmate Files, from 1864
Naturalization Records - at the Public Archives and Research Library (1878 - 1984).
State of Idaho Death Index - Search for Death Certificates by Name and County,
(BYU: Special Collections & Family History).
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Extinct Idaho Counties:: (not linked unless noted,  ):
(If you know of more to be added, please contact us.)
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Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
Please click here - (Counties we have listed), (To list a local society, please contact us.)
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Historical interest Items, etc.:
1895 US Atlas - State and County maps as well as Index to Towns & Cities.
Ghost Towns of Idaho - listed alphabetically or by county (Interactive map).
Idaho Gold Mining History - (Biographies only, web site incomplete)
Penny Postcards from Idaho - Penny Postcards from Idaho
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Idaho, A Portrait - Explore Idaho at your own pace, and travel through land that Lewis
and Clark would still recognize.
Idaho Association of Professional Genealogists - (fee for service)
Idaho, Land of Contrasts - The Local Legacies project provides a "snapshot" of American
Culture as it was expressed in spring of 2000.
Idaho Maps - Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
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National Parks, Playgrounds, Recreational Areas etc.
City of Rocks - National Reserve.
Craters of the Moon - National Monument and Preserve.
Hagerman Fossil Beds - National Monument.
Nez Perce - National Historical Park. (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington)
Sawtooth National Recreation Area - History and Homesteading.
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State Capital City: Boise (Capital since 1865 - located in Ada County)
The State name: Idaho was first presented to Congress, by mining lobbyist George M. Willing, as a name for a new territory around Pike's Peak. He told Congress that Idaho was a Shoshone Indian word that meant "Gem of the Mountains." Indian names were popular at the time and by the end of 1860, Congress was set to name the Pike's Peak region Idaho. Just as Congress was about to bestow this name, it came to their attention that Idaho was not an Indian name, but a name made up by Mr. Willing. In reaction, Congress designated the territory Colorado instead of Idaho. In the meantime, the word Idaho had come into common usage. |
State of Idaho - Idaho State and Territorial Penitentiary Inmate Files, from 1864
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U.S.A. - General Information links page
U.S.A. - Possessions & Territories
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Vital Records:
Idaho Death Indexes - In July, 1911 the state of Idaho began collecting death
information at the state level. Prior to that time, death records or registers were
kept at the county level.
Idaho Marriage Index
Naturalization Records - at the Public Archives and Research Library (1878 - 1984).
State of Idaho Death Index - Search for Death Certificates by Name and County,
(BYU: Special Collections & Family History).
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Cemeteries
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