Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers, 1950-1992
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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 Note
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 Description
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 Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], Russell D. and Muriel Fereday Papers, Box [number] Folder [number], Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in AmericaDates: 1965Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Madrigal ClubDates: 1951-1954Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Gem DandiesDates: 1962-1967Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Boise Elks Gleemen: Photos and ClippingsDates: 1950sContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Boise Elks Gleemen: ProgramsDates: 1950-1955Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Boise Elks Newsletter, Temple ChimesDates: 1950 and 1953Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: The RussetsDates: 1955-1957Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: The Russets (oversized)Dates: 1958
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Description: Boise Music Week ProgramsDates: 1966-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Boise Music Week ArticleDates: 1984 April 15Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet ProgramDates: 1981Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet ArticleDates: 1981Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Vaudeville Revisited, You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet PhotosDates: 1981Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Showtimers: ArticleDates: 1992 July 27Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Showtimers: ProgramsDates: 1966Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Showtimers: Party PhotographsDates: 1980s-1990sContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Showtimers: PhotographsDates: 1960s-1980sContainer: Box 1, Folder 16-18
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Description: Showtimers: 5x4 NegativesDates: 1964 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 19
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Description: Musical Productions Inc.: Annie Get Your Gun ProgramDates: 1961Container: Box 1, Folder 20
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Description: Musical Productions Inc.: The King and I ProgramDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 21
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Description: Musical Productions Inc.: The Music Man ProgramDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 22
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Description: Musical Productions Inc.: Kismet ProgramDates: 1964Container: Box 1, Folder 23
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Description: Musical Productions Inc.: Oliver ProgramDates: 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 24
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Description: Photographs: OliverDates: 1967Container: Box 1, Folder 25
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Description: Photographs: The Music ManDates: 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 26
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Description: Photographs: GeneralDates: 1958 and undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 27
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Description: "A Salute to Ken Hartzler" ProgramDates: circa 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 28
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Description: Shenandoah Program (for Mountain States Tumor Institute) Director: Fred NormanDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 29
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Description: Cause for Applause Program, Junior League of BoiseDates: 1985Container: Box 1, Folder 30
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Description: Side by Side Sondheim Program, University Community Arts AssociationDates: 1980Container: Box 1, Folder 31
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Description: Broadway Playbill: OliverDates: 1963Container: Box 1, Folder 32
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Description: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico ProgramDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 33
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Description: Boise Philharmonic Program: Roger Williams and the Quiet MenDates: 1960Container: Box 1, Folder 34
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Description: Obituaries: Kenneth E. Hartlzer, Robert W. Robertson, Robert C. HartleyDates: 1981 and 1990Container: Box 1, Folder 35
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Description: Piano Recital Programs: Dunkley Music Hall and Canadian ClubDates: 1958 and 1962Container: Box 1, Folder 36
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Description: Scrapbook: Boise Music Week and Musical Productions Inc.Dates: 1959-1974Container: Box 2
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Description: Photo Album: The Music ManDates: 1962 and 1984Container: Box 2
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Arts--Idaho
- Boise (Idaho)
- Idaho--Songs and music
- Morrison Center for the Performing Arts
- Musical theater
