Pioneer Theatre in the Boise Basin: 1863-1899: Boise, Idaho Theatre from Gold Rush Days Through the Gilded Age

The interesting story of how in four decades an isolated mining camp supply town in the Idaho territory overcame major obstacles to earn recognition as a Pacific Northwest show town with a fine theatre and large audiences to support frequent performances by national touring companies. Illustrated with over forty historic photographs Brief biographies of many nineteenth century performers Covers a wide range of theatrical events: comedies, dramas, minstrel shows, circuses, musicians, magicians and variety shows.https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/fac_books/1468/thumbnail.jp