Boise State University Special Collections and Archives
Idaho Arts Journal Records
MSS 096
2.25 linear feet
3 boxes
1982-1989
Chiefly business and production records of a bimonthly journal of news and feature articles about the visual, performing, and literary arts in Idaho.
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Idaho Arts Journal was a statewide newspaper promoting the arts in Idaho. First published in 1983 under the sponsorship of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities, it contained news and feature articles about the visual, performing, and literary arts throughout the state. The journal moved from Sun Valley to Sandpoint in 1986 when Jane E. Fritz became editor and publisher. Under her direction, Idaho Arts Journal was published six times a year and financed primarily through advertising, grants, and donations. A nonprofit corporation, Idaho Arts, Inc., was established to support the newspaper. By 1988 Fritz was publishing 20,000 copies of each edition and distributing them for free at 400 locations across the state. Nevertheless, finding adequate financing for each issue was always a challenge. In search of a more secure financial base, Fritz moved the newspaper to Boise during the summer of 1988 when Boise State University offered office space and production assistance. Despite the move, adequate financial backing was not found in Boise and no more issues were published. The last issue was dated summer, 1988.
Source:
Idaho Arts Journal issues; Focus (BSU magazine), Fall l988.
Chiefly business and production records of a bimonthly journal of news and feature articles about the visual, performing, and literary arts in Idaho. The records in this collection date mainly after 1986, when Fritz and Associates purchased the journal and Jane Fritz became editor and publisher. Occasional earlier records may be found throughout the collection, however. Business and production records predominate. Also included are records of contract promotional work undertaken by Fritz and Jensen Associates, mainly for arts-related causes, and records of Arts for Idaho, Inc. (1987-1989), a nonprofit corporation supporting the arts.
Forms part of the Idaho Writers Archive.
The collection is arranged in seven series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Operations, 3. Finances, 4. Fritz and Jensen finances, 5. Fritz and Jensen Associates contracted work, 6. Production work, and 7. Production materials.
Collection is available for research with the exception of select materials. Contact Special Collections for information.
Literary rights and copyright remain with the donor and his/her heirs.
Gift of Jane E. Fritz, 1989.
[item description], Idaho Arts Journal Records, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Fritz and Jensen Associates (Idaho)
Arts
Publishers and Publishing
Journalism
Literature
Fine Arts
Journalism
Literature
Media and Communication
Publishers and Publishing
Idaho
Arts Periodicals
Correspondence
1
Contract of Sale: Kashino Enterprises Inc. and Fritz and Associates
1986
1
1
Fritz and Jensen Associates
1
2
Idaho Arts, Inc.
1987
1
3
Idaho Arts Journal
1
4
Idaho Arts Journal/Boise State University
1
5
Organizational Information
1
6
Non-Profit
1
7
Board of Directors
1
8
Board Meetings: Notes/Reports
1
9
Advisory Board Questionnaire
1
10
Marketing
1
11
Marketing: Robert Kunzman
1
12
Hansen Marketing
1
13
Operations
2
Idaho Arts Journal Survey
1
14
Public Relations
1
15
Idaho Arts Journal Subscriptions
1
16
Idaho Arts Journal Distribution Lists
1
17
Contracts
1
18
Printing Bids
1
19
Travel Notes
1
20
Media Information
1
21
Form Letters, Letterhead, and Order Form
1
22
Calendar
1
23
Phone
1
24
Center for Leadership Resources
1
25
Employees
1
26
Employees [Closed]
1
27
Employees: Kiersey/Bates Profile [Closed]
1
28
Interns
1
29
Staff Notes
1
30
Legal Action: Fritz and Associates v. Graphic Ink
1
31
Empire Travel
1
32
Idaho Falls Opera Theatre
1
33
Magic Valley Arts Council
1
34
Salmon Arts Council
1
35
National Federation of Press Women, Inc.
1
36
Art and the Economy
1
37
Miscellaneous
1
38
Supportive Correspondence
1987-1988
1
39
Correspondence
1985-1989
1
40-45
Clippings
1
46
Finances
Financial Proposal and Budget
1
47
Funding Solicitations
1982-1989
1
48
Fundraising
1
49
Fundraising: Lobby Coupons
1
50
Contributions/Gifts
1
51
Page Supporter
1
52
Requests for Support form Architectural Firms
1
53
Organizational Membership and Revenue
1
54
Advertising
1
55
Idaho Alliance for Arts Education
1
56
Billing Correspondence
1987
1
57
Advertising Sales
1
58
Boise Sales
1
59
Coeur d'Alene Sales
1
60
Idaho Falls/Pocatello Sales
1
61
Lewiston/Clarkston Sales
1
62
McCall Sales
1
63
Moscow/Pullman Sales
1
64
Salmon Sales
1
65
Spokane Sales
1
66
Sandpoint Sales
1
67
Spokane Sales
1
68
Stanley Sales
1
69
Sun Valley/Ketchum Sales
1
70
Twin Falls Sales
1
71
Utah Sales
1
72
Wallace Sales
1
73
Grant Contracts
1
74
Spokane Musical Arts
1
75
Idaho First National Bank Grant
1987-1988
1
76
Idaho Commission on the Arts Grant
1988
1
77
Idaho Travel Council Grant
1987
1
78
Idaho Humanities Council Grant
1987-1989
1
79-80
Income and Salary Draws
1
81
Budget/Cash Requirements
1986-1989
1
82
Taxes
1
83
Idaho Arts Journal Cost Analysis
1
84
Revenue and Expenses
1986-1988
1
85
Travel Expenses
1984-1988
1
86
Loans
1
87
Idaho Arts Journal Production Costs
1
88
Idaho Arts Journal Profit and Loss
1986-1987
1
89
Idaho Arts Journal Cash Requirements
1986-1987
1
90
Accounts Receivable
1986
1
91-92
General Ledger
1987
1
93-97
Accounts Receivable
1987-1988
2
1-3
Accounts Payable
1986-1988
2
4-6
Fritz and Jensen Finances
Balance Sheet
1985-1987
2
7-9
General Ledger Trial Balance
1985-1987
2
10-12
Check Register
1984-1987
2
13-16
Cash Receipts
1986
2
17
Accounts Payable
1986
2
18
Accounts Receivable
1986
2
19
General Journal
1986-1987
2
20-21
Income
1986
2
22
Year-End Adjustments
1985-1986
2
23-24
General Ledger
1987-1988
2
25-27
Bankruptcy [Closed]
2
28-29
Fritz and Jensen Associates Contracted Work
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
2
30
Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Promotion
2
31
Idaho Economic Summit
1987
2
32
Idaho Writer League Convention
1988
2
33
Centennial Commission
2
34
Pete Busch for Congress
2
35
Ed Cornachio Photography Class
2
36
Artists-in-Education
2
37
IAJ and KUID Conference on the Arts
2
38
Panhandle Environmental League Concert
1982
2
39
Pend Oreille Arts Council
2
40
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Service Contracts
2
41
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Board of Directors
2
42
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Productions
2
43
Pend Oreille Arts Council: "Art From the 51st State"
2
44
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Gem State Show
2
45
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Economic Impact Study
2
46
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Membership Drive
2
47
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Correspondence
1985-1986
2
48
Pend Oreille Arts Council: Miscellaneous
2
49
Arts for Idaho, Inc.
2
50
Arts for Idaho, Inc.: Board of Directors
2
51
Arts for Idaho, Inc.: Advocacy Committee
2
52
Arts for Idaho, Inc.: Notes
2
53
Arts for Idaho, Inc.: Correspondence
1987-1989
2
54
Avant Guide
2
55
Avant Guide: Bookkeeping
2
56
Avant Guide: Grant Proposal
2
57
Avant Guide: Sales
2
58
Avant Guide: Classified
2
59
Avant Guide: Regions
2
60
Avant Guide: Artists Contracts
2
61
Avant Guide: Correspondence
1986-1987
2
62
Idaho Humanities Council: Resumes
2
63
Idaho Humanities Council: Correspondence
1986-1988
2
64
Idaho Wordsmith
2
65
Production Records
Editorial Notes
2
66
Sample Work from Potential Writers/Artists
2
67
Inserts for Idaho Arts Journal
2
68
Kid's Page
2
69
Sojournal
2
70
Letters to the Editor
2
71
Notes- Possible Idaho Arts Journal Stories
2
72
Possible Idaho Arts Journal Stories
2
73
Possible Idaho Arts Journal Stories
2
74
Correspondence with Potential Writers, Photographers, and Artists
1987-1988
2
75
Production Materials
Production, Content, and Correspondence
1986-1988
2
76-92
Production mock-ups