Ballet West (U.S.)
Organization
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Ballet West for Children touring records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1313
Abstract
The Ballet West for Children touring records (1975-1982) consist of administrative and organizational files, tour information, news clippings, and letters from children.
Dates:
1975-1982
Ballet West promotional materials audio-visual collection
Collection
Identifier: A0322
Abstract
The Ballet West promotional materials audio-visual collection (1976-1987) consists almost entirely of audio recordings of radio advertisements for Ballet West tickets and productions. There are also audio recordins of Ballet West personalities on the "State of the Arts" radio program one television advertisment recorded on 16mm film. A professional ballet company, Ballet West was established in 1963 and offers a season of performances at the Salt Lake City, Utah's Capitol Theatre.
Dates:
1976-1987
Ballet West records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1129
Abstract
The Ballet West records (1942-2007) contain correspondence, pamphlets and brochures, playbills, items for display, business materials, financial records, set designs, and scrapbooks. The majority of the collection concentrates on Glenn Walker Wallace (1898-1988), a prominent musician and dancer who co-founded Ballet West with Willem Christensen in 1962. Ballet West was founded in 1962 by Glenn Walker Wallace and Willem Christensen.
Dates:
1942-2007
Barbara J. Hamblin papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1460
Abstract
The Barbara J. Hamblin papers (1913-1989) consist of oral history project information on Willam Farr Christensen and his life work. Included are class materials, interview transcripts, correspondence, dance materials, news articles, and other papers.
Dates:
1913-2003
Utah ballet archives
Collection
Identifier: MS 0247
Abstract
The Utah ballet archives (1926-2008) consist of the personal records of Willam F. Christensen, an American ballet dancer and choreographer, and the company records of Ballet West, founded by Christensen. Included are correspondence, memoranda, financial records, news clippings, programs, scrapbooks, and other materials.
Dates:
1926-2008
Glenn Walker Wallace papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1141
Abstract
The Glenn Walker Wallace papers (1860s-1991) consist of personal, financial, and business materials relating to the lives of Glenn Walker Wallace (1898-1988) and her family. Wallace was a Utah musician and dancer who was co-founder of the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. She was the daughter of Matthew H. Walker, co-founder and president of the Walker Bank and Trust Company and the wife of John McChrystal Wallace, president of the bank from 1944 to 1957
Dates:
1860s-1991
Ardean Watts papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2950
Abstract
The Ardean Watts papers (1928-2015) contain his professional, personal, and general material. Watts was a prominent figure in the Utah arts community.
Dates:
1928-2015