Books by IOCTA Members
| A Hells Canyon Romance by Murrielle McGaffee Wilson The story of the early years of Murrielle McGaffee's life, her childhood in the small town of Riggins, Idaho, and her teenage years living on a ranch in America's deepest canyon, the Hells Canyon of Snake River. Set against the Depression of the 1930's, Murrielle's story illustrates the resourcefulness of rural culture. |
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This book is edited by Bill Wilson, a long-time and active IOCTA member and the son of Murrielle. This book is available at many bookstores in southwestern Idaho. Or to order directly, contact Bill Wilson 5204 Waterwheel Drive Boise, Idaho 83703 |
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| Big Butte Stage Station Pioneers, and Those of Other Sites on the Blackfoot, Bonanza, Challis, and Wood River Stage Co. Routes By James W. McGill and Patricia A. King-McGill |
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This book was written by Jim McGill. Jim is a former high school teacher and is an active IOCTA member, deeply interested in trail discovery and preservation across Idaho. Jim is currently the national OCTA Trails Mapping Chairman and the IOCTA Preservation Officer. This book is distributed by Jim W. McGill 305 Melba Drive Nampa, Idaho 83686 1-208-467-4853 jwmcgill@pobox.com |
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| The Boise Massacre on the Oregon Trail Attack on the Ward Party in 1854 and Massacres of 1859 By Donald H. Shannon This book covers a number of massacres which occurred in the 1850's across southern Idaho. The selected material is from two decades of research at historical societies, university and state libraries in six western states, and the National Archives and Library of Congress. |
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This book is the first in a series by IOCTA member Don Shannon. This book is available in local bookstores, or by contacting Snake Country Publishing Co.. 16748 W. Linden Caldwell, Idaho 83607-9270 1-800-459-9233 snakecountry@mindspring.com |
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| Discovery of the Champagne Stage Station Site: A History of the Brief Communities on Lava Creek and Champagne Creek, Butte County,Idaho By James W. McGill and Patricia A. King-McGill |
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This book was written by Jim McGill. Jim is a former high school teacher and is an active IOCTA member, deeply interested in trail discovery and preservation across Idaho. Jim is currently the national OCTA Trails Mapping Chairman and the IOCTA Preservation Officer. This book is distributed by Jim W. McGill 305 Melba Drive Nampa, Idaho 83686 1-208-467-4853 jwmcgill@pobox.com |
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| Jeffrey's Cutoff Idaho's Forgotten Oregon Trail Route (Now Known as Goodale's Cutoff) Third Edition by Fred W. Dykes This book contains detailed information, maps, and pictures of the route and history of Jeffrey's Cutoff across southern Idaho. |
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This book is written by long-time IOCTA member Fred Dykes. Fred is the acknowledged expert of the Jeffrey's Cutoff / Goodale's Cutoff through Idaho. |
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| The Utter Disaster on the Oregon Trail A History of the Utter and Van Ornum Massacres of 1860 By Donald H. Shannon The story of the largest massacre on the Oregon Trail combines research and survivor stories into a captivating story in which you will live the experience with the original members of the Utter Party. |
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This book was written by IOCTA member Don Shannon. Don's extensive research and in-field exploration are combined with an entertaining style of writing. This book is available in local bookstores, or by contacting Snake Country Publishing Co.. 16748 W. Linden Caldwell, Idaho 83607-9270 1-800-459-9233 snakecountry@mindspring.com |
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| Then And Now In Southern Idaho By Virginia Ricketts |
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