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The Spring/Summer 2008 edition of “Idaho Yesterdays,” titled “Telling Truthful Tales,” is now available. The issue takes a broad look at Idaho’s folk traditions, represented by legends, tall tales, festivals and customs. “Idaho Yesterdays” is the journal of the Idaho State Historical Society.

This issue includes a look at how rhetorical strategies are used to give credence to tall tales, an analysis of stories of gnats and feral pigs as expressions of regional values, an article on how festivals strengthen local communities, a photo essay of Bear Lake buildings and work traditions and an essay on the early winter traditions of the Spirit Lake community. Sprinkled throughout the publication are images of Idaho legends and tall tales, including original illustrations by award-winning Boise State art professor Bill Carman.

Edited by Laura Woodworth-Ney at Idaho State University and published by the Idaho Historical Society, design and production for “Idaho Yesterdays” are provided by the Center for Idaho History and Politics at Boise State University. Visit http://www.idahoyesterdays.com for expanded features, educational lesson plans and more.

“Idaho Yesterdays” combines color photography and illustrations with rare imprints, museum artifacts, memoirs, reviews and academic articles. The journal is available through the Idaho State Historical Society and is free with membership. To purchase a copy, visit the Boise State Bookstore.

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