Idaho Harvester

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Posted on April 24, 2026

This spring the University of Idaho Library launched a new digital collection that offers a unique window into the political, social, and journalistic history of Idaho in the latter half of the twentieth century. Built from the papers of Ben J. Plastino, a longtime reporter and editor for the Idaho... [Read More]

Posted on April 6, 2026

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Posted on March 31, 2026

In the early morning of Friday, March 30, 1906, the University of Idaho Administration Building burned down, taking with it nearly the entire contents of the university’s library. Other than items out on loan, the library’s collections of books, periodicals, government documents, and other materials were gone. [Read More]

Posted on March 10, 2026

The archival collections cared for by the University of Idaho Library come in all shapes and sizes. There are large record sets from elected officials measured in the hundreds of cubic feet. There are dozens of hours of reel-to-reel film that captured Vandal football and basketball games and scrimmages. There... [Read More]

Posted on February 3, 2026

On May 4, 2003, University of Idaho researchers celebrated the birth of an extraordinary mule foal. Idaho Gem, as the foal would be named, was both the world’s first cloned mule and the first successful clone of an equine. The announcement of Idaho Gem’s birth, published in Science, marked the... [Read More]

Posted on January 13, 2026

The wind storm that hit the Palouse on December 17, 2025 damaged many things, including homes, vehicles, and countless trees. University of Idaho’s campus was not spared from the wreckage. After more than a week of heavy rains, dozens of trees were uprooted or broken apart by record gusts. Among... [Read More]

Posted on January 6, 2026

The University of Idaho Library Digital Collections is an important resource for not only students and faculty at the university, but also the broader public of Idaho and beyond. One of the primary obligations of CDIL and the Special Collections and Archives department is to highlight materials in our collections.... [Read More]

Posted on December 17, 2025

The holiday season brings opportunities to gather with loved ones and enjoy memorable meals together. However, selecting appropriate recipes for various occasions can be challenging. Special Collections and Archives offers an extensive collection of recipes suitable for any event. [Read More]