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Scout-History

Scout-History

This collection of programs examine the pioneers, places and experiences that help define Idaho.

Scout-History is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Gold Rush Days & Ghost Towns (Outdoor Idaho)

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Explore Idaho's mining history beginning around 1860 and ghost town heritage. (56m 49s)

Back to the Past (Outdoor Idaho)

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Meet re-enactors who reach for the past and help bring it alive in the present. (56m 45s)

Eyes of the Forest:Idaho's Fire Lookouts (Outdoor Idaho)

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The history and current uses of Forest Fire Lookouts throughout Idaho (26m 47s)

Assassination: Idaho's Trial of the Century

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The famous attorneys, James Hawley and William Borah, come to a Boise courtroom in 1907. (56m 47s)

The Idaho Homefront: Of Camps and Combat

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This is the story of the Japanese-Americans in the war years of the 1940's. (26m 49s)

The Idaho Homefront: World War II

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How did World War ll affect life in America? (56m 49s)

Buckskin Brigade (Outdoor Idaho)

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Relive a 19th century rendezvous, be a fur-trapper, cross the snake River like a pioneer. (26m 47s)

Lewis and Clark among the Tribes (Outdoor Idaho)

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Native Americans tell the story of Lewis and Clark from their perspective. (26m 49s)

Lewis and Clark in Idaho (Outdoor Idaho)

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Cross the Bitterroot Mountains with modern explorers following Lewis and Clark's trail. (26m 50s)

Echoes of a Bitter Crossing

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Retrace Lewis and Clark's difficultjourney through Idaho. (56m 54s)

CCC in Idaho (Outdoor Idaho)

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Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps "Roosevelt's Tree Army", and The Depression. (26m 47s)

Idaho in the Movies (Outdoor Idaho)

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Original film of life in early Idaho (26m 47s)

The World Comes to Idaho (Visions of Idaho)

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Idaho's diverse ethnic history. (14m 51s)

Tools (Visions of Idaho)

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Demonstration of Native American tool making and plant use (14m 50s)

Timber (Visions of Idaho)

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A review of the history of the timber industry in Idaho. (14m 52s)

Storytelling (Visions of Idaho)

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How tales, legends and memories illustrate history. (14m 50s)

Spirit (Visions of Idaho)

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The history of the arts in Idaho (14m 51s)

Religious Settlers (Visions of Idaho)

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How religious settlers shaped Idaho. (14m 50s)

Quality of Life (Visions of Idaho)

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How Idahoans' view of wilderness has changed. (14m 52s)

Mining (Visions of Idaho)

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A look at the history of Idaho's first major industry. (14m 51s)

Homesteading (Visions of Idaho)

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The lifestyle of ten-year-olds during Idaho's transition from territory to statehood (14m 51s)

Geology (Visions of Idaho)

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The major geological forces that shaped Idaho. (14m 38s)

Geography (Visions of Idaho)

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Understanding Idaho through it's geography. (14m 51s)

Early Lifestyles (Visions of Idaho)

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The lives of ancient Idahoans and Native Americans (14m 52s)

Early Exploration (Visions of Idaho)

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Exploration from Lewis & Clark to the formation of the Idaho Territory. (14m 50s)

Contributions (Visions of Idaho)

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A look at some of Idaho's gifts to the world. (14m 51s)

Agriculture (Visions of Idaho)

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The history of Idaho's number one industry. (14m 51s)

Water (History of Idaho)

The history of water usage and development in Idaho. (58m 48s)

Spirit (History of Idaho)

Explore Idaho past and present in the world of art. (58m 48s)

Solitude (History of Idaho)

Early and present views of what wilderness means. (58m 48s)

Settlement (History of Idaho)

How Idaho was settled and by whom during the 19th and 20th centuries. (58m 48s)

Resources (History of Idaho)

A glimpse at the resources that brought settlers to Idaho. (58m 48s)

Religion (History of Idaho)

The role of various religions in the history of Idaho. (58m 48s)

People (History of Idaho)

Dedicated people in all walks of life in Idaho. (58m 48s)

Indians (History of Idaho)

Native American life in 18th and 19th century Idaho. (58m 48s)

Dawning (History of Idaho)

The life of Idaho's ancient settlers. (58m 49s)

Contributions (History of Idaho)

What are some of the unique contributions from Idaho to the world? (58m 49s)

Commerce (History of Idaho)

The historic growth of various markets in Idaho. (58m 50s)

Biographies (History of Idaho)

Biographies of extraordinary citizens of Idaho past and present. (58m 47s)

The Land (History of Idaho)

An explanation of the geological processes that shaped, and still shape, Idaho. (58m 48s)

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