Giving

Special Collections and Archives builds collections based on existing strengths and identifies opportunities for growth as determined by research interest and anticipated future significance to support the mission of Boise State University. The primary focus is documenting the experiences, contributions, people, organizations, and events regarding the history and culture of Idaho. Collections may expand beyond Idaho as a topic when a person or organization based in Idaho makes significant contributions to regional, national, or international history and culture. It is our responsibility to broaden the traditions and voices represented in the collections to build a more complete human record, therefore we actively seek materials that reflect a variety of perspectives, beliefs, ideas, communities, values, experiences, and topics.

Read the full Collection Development Strategy.

We accept donations of photographs, books, maps, diaries, papers, audiovisual, maps, scrapbooks, and other materials about Idaho history. Prior to your donation, consult with staff by contacting archives@boisestate.edu. Please review donating personal papers or organizational records for further guidance.

We accept donations of materials and memorabilia relating to all iterations of the school: Boise Junior College, Boise College, Boise State College, and Boise State University.

We use monetary donations to hire students, digitize materials, purchase supplies, and other applications that support preservation of and access to collections. Please visit Giving to the Library for further information.

Please see more information about types of organizational records and procedures for donations and transfers.