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Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers, 1950-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Fereday, Muriel; Fereday, Russell D.
- Title
- Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers
- Dates
- 1950-1992 (inclusive)19501992
- Quantity
- 1.0 linear feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- MSS 327
- Summary
- The Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers document the work of Russel and Muriel Fereday in Boise-based theatrical productions, singing groups, and special performances from 1950 through 1992. The collection consists of programs, photographs, negatives, and newspaper articles pertaining to a variety of performance groups including Musical Productions Inc., Boise Music Week, The Russets, the Boise Elks Gleemen, the Madrigal Club, and the Gem Dandies.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Russell D. Fereday (Russ) and Muriel Fereday (Mia) were married in Ithaca, NY in 1947 before settling in Boise in 1949.
In addition to his career with the family plumbing and heating business, Horlan’s of Boise, Russ was active in Boise’s music and theatre communities for more than 40 years. A member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Russ performed with the Gem Dandies, the Russets and the Boise Elks Gleemen. Mia performed with the Madrigal Club in the 1950s and the couple both sang with The Showtimers from the 1960s through the 1980s. Russ and Mia appeared in numerous theatrical productions with Musical Productions Inc, and Boise Music Week.
The Fereday's have three sons and two daughters. Mia lives in Boise and Russ died in Boise in 2013 at the age of 96.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers document the work of Russel and Muriel Fereday in Boise-based theatrical productions, singing groups, and special performances from 1950 through 1992. The collection consists of programs, photographs, negatives, and newspaper articles pertaining to a variety of performance groups including Musical Productions Inc., Boise Music Week, The Russets, the Boise Elks Gleemen, the Madrigal Club, and the Gem Dandies. Of note are materials relating to Vaudeville Revisted, a 1981 fundraising performance for the Morrison Center on Boise State's campus.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America | 1965 |
| 1 | 2 | Madrigal Club | 1951-1954 |
| 1 | 3 | Gem Dandies | 1962-1967 |
| 1 | 4 | Boise Elks Gleemen: Photos and Clippings | 1950s |
| 1 | 5 | Boise Elks Gleemen: Programs | 1950-1955 |
| 1 | 6 | Boise Elks Newsletter, Temple Chimes | 1950 and 1953 |
| 1 | 7 | The Russets | 1955-1957 |
| The Russets (oversized) | 1958 | ||
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 8 | Boise Music Week Programs | 1966-1986 |
| 1 | 9 | Boise Music Week Article | 1984 April 15 |
| 1 | 10 | Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet Program | 1981 |
| 1 | 11 | Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet Article | 1981 |
| 1 | 12 | Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet Photos | 1981 |
| 1 | 13 | Showtimers: Article | 1992 July 27 |
| 1 | 14 | Showtimers: Programs | 1966 |
| 1 | 15 | Showtimers: Party Photographs | 1980s-1990s |
| 1 | 16-18 | Showtimers: Photographs | 1960s-1980s |
| 1 | 19 | Showtimers: 5x4 Negatives | 1964 October |
| 1 | 20 | Musical Productions Inc.: Annie Get Your Gun Program | 1961 |
| 1 | 21 | Musical Productions Inc.: The King and I Program | 1962 |
| 1 | 22 | Musical Productions Inc.: The Music Man Program | 1962 |
| 1 | 23 | Musical Productions Inc.: Kismet Program | 1964 |
| 1 | 24 | Musical Productions Inc.: Oliver Program | 1967 |
| 1 | 25 | Photographs: Oliver | 1967 |
| 1 | 26 | Photographs: The Music Man | 1962 |
| 1 | 27 | Photographs: General | 1958 and undated |
| 1 | 28 | "A Salute to Ken Hartzler" Program | circa 1971 |
| 1 | 29 | Shenandoah Program (for Mountain States Tumor Institute) Director: Fred Norman | undated |
| 1 | 30 | Cause for Applause Program, Junior League of Boise | 1985 |
| 1 | 31 | Side by Side Sondheim Program, University Community Arts Association | 1980 |
| 1 | 32 | Broadway Playbill: Oliver | 1963 |
| 1 | 33 | Ballet Folklorico de Mexico Program | undated |
| 1 | 34 | Boise Philharmonic Program: Roger Williams and the Quiet Men | 1960 |
| 1 | 35 | Obituaries: Kenneth E. Hartlzer, Robert W. Robertson, Robert C. Hartley | 1981 and 1990 |
| 1 | 36 | Piano Recital Programs: Dunkley Music Hall and Canadian Club | 1958 and 1962 |
| 2 | Scrapbook: Boise Music Week and Musical Productions Inc. | 1959-1974 | |
| 2 | Photo Album: The Music Man | 1962 and 1984 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arts--Idaho
- Boise (Idaho)
- Idaho--Songs and music
- Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
- Musical theater
Finding aid prepared by Gwyn Hervochon
2013
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