Performing Arts
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:
Third Saturday Night Dance Club records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1609
Abstract
The Third Saturday Night Dance Club records (1938-1999) contain membership lists and applications, by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, announcements of upcoming events, reports from the treasurer, and a history of the club prepared by Hope Shepherd. The Third Saturday Night Dance Club was organized about the year 1900.
Dates:
1938-1999
Wanda Clayton Thomas papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0298
Abstract
The Wanda Clayton Thomas papers (1839-1992) contain materials concerning Wanda Clayton Thomas (1912-1996) and her heritage, concentrating on the descendants of Newell H. Clayton.
Dates:
1839-1992
Madge Tomsic collection on Ruth Harwood
Collection
Identifier: MS 0672
Abstract
The Madge Tomsic collection (1888-2000) is composed of material relating to Ruth Harwood (1896-1959), a Utah poet and artist who became best known for her works that described and symbolized the striving of the human soul. The collection holds correspondence from friends and family to Ruth Harwood, with large amount from Ruth's father, James T. Harwood (1860-1940), and Ruth's friend, Ruth St. Denis (1844-1968); letters of affection from Ruth Harwood's friends and admirers; and artwork and...
Dates:
1888-2000
Francis Urry papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0659
Abstract
The Francis Urry papers (1920-1984) consist of personal, religious, and performing arts materials. Included are genealogy records, resumes, programs, correspondence, scripts, articles, brochures, notes, and other papers.
Dates:
1920-1984
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
Utah Film and Video Center poster collection
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2646
Abstract
This collection (1990s) consists of posters announcing film screenings presented by the Utah Film and Video Center. Included are six posters from the 22nd short film and video festival. The Utah Film and Video Center is a nonprofit resource for the media arts located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dates:
circa 1990s
Utah Opera Company photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P0550
Abstract
The Utah Opera Company photograph collection contains candid photos of individual performances, student shows, unidentified professional shows. The collection also contains character and actor portraits.
Dates:
circa 1960-1980
Utah Opera Company records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1215
Abstract
The Utah Opera Company records (1975-2002) is comprised of the company's administrative and financial records, as well as materials relating to its Opera in the Schools program. Included are correspondence, financial statements, checks and check stubs, meeting minutes, receipts, invoices, general ledger and transaction registers, donation cards, teacher and student evaluations, programs, and notes. The Utah Opera Company was formed in 1976 by Glade Peterson (died 1990), a native Utahn renowned...
Dates:
1975-2002
Utah Statewide Coordinated Film History Project records
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0779
Abstract
The Utah Statewide Coordinated Film History Project records (1949-1986) consist of a grant proposal, correspondence, and articles concerning the history of motion picture production in Utah and projects to document that history. Includes posters, press kits, and screenplays.
Dates:
1949-1986
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