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Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1029

Scope and Contents

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company photograph collection (1960-2004) consist of various materials reflecting the conception, business, and artistic aspects of this Salt Lake City based company. Included are resumes, applications, shows, and artist files.

Dates

  • 1960-2004

Creator

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged.   Materials must be used on-site.   Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection.   An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects).   For further information, please review the J.   Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Organizational History

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company was founded by Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury in 1964. Both professors at the University of Utah, Ririe and Woodbury joined forces to create a professional dance company, conducting several residencies every year. They have toured the United States and are internationally known as well. The company's activities include formal and informal performances, lecture-demonstrations, workshops, and classes in dance for actors, stage production, and theater lighting. These activities are for all age groups with special attention to educating children about the dance world.

Extent

5 Boxes

Abstract

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company photograph collection (1960-2004) consist of various materials reflecting the conception, business, and artistic aspects of this Salt Lake City based company. Included are resumes, applications, shows, and artist files.

Arrangement

By folder and subject.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Shirley Ririe and Joan Woodbury, 2001, 2002 and 2004

Separated Materials

See also the Manuscripts Division in Special Collections (ACCN 0709, ACCN 2320, ACCN 2384) and the Audio-visual Division (A0763).

Processing Information

Processed by Photo Archives staff.
Title
Guide to the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company photograph collection, 1960-2004
Author
Finding aid created by Sara Davis.
Date
2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863