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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Musical heritage of southeastern Idaho collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0669
Abstract

The musical heritage of southeastern Idaho collection (1976-1979) consists of transcripts of videotape narration about local performers and other figures involved in music in southeastern Idaho.

Dates: 1976-1979

Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0340
Abstract

The Betty Shepherd Musser photograph collection contains photographs of various members of the Pyper, Shepherd, and Spencer families. The collection also contains photographs of productions at the Salt Lake Theatre and publicity shots of performers, particularly Anna Pavlova.

Dates: 1890s-1940s

Harry Nelson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0645
Abstract

The Harry Nelson papers (1886-2015) are mainly a collection of materials documenting the life of Maud May Babcock (1867-1954), a theater teacher and director at the University of Utah from 1892 to 1938. Journals, travelogs, daily planners, teaching materials, manuscripts, programs, announcements, letters, and news clippings are included. Harry Nelson (1901-1988) was a theater student and friend of Maud May Babcock.

Dates: 1886-2015

Joe Panther photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0489
Abstract

The Joe Panther photograph collection contains twelve black and white movie stills from the film "Joe Panther." There are a wide variety of stills, ranging from virtual portraits to actions scenes.

Dates: 1980-1989

William Caine Patrick papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0148
Abstract

The William Caine Patrick papers (1854-1971) consist of the personal papers of William Caine Patrick, as well as John T. Caine and others. Included are correspondence, journals, articles, news clippings, biographical materials, and memorabilia. William Caine Patrick was the grandson of John T. Caine, a Latter-day Saint pioneer and church and civic leader during the 1800s.

Dates: 1854-1971

Glade Peterson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0587
Abstract

The Glade Peterson photograph collection features Glade as a performer along with other actors and actresses and events of the Utah Opera.

Dates: 1960s-1990s

Pioneer Memorial Theater photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0755
Abstract

The Pioneer Memorial Theater photograph collection consists of various images of productions produced by the theater over the years.

Dates: 1963-1984

Pioneer Theater Guild photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0286
Abstract

The Pioneer Theater Guild photograph collection contains photographs of the members, officers and events of the Theater Guild. There are also images of various actors and other performers.

Dates: 1970s-1980s

Pioneer Theater Guild records

 Collection — Box 24
Identifier: ACCN 0916
Abstract

The Pioneer Theater Guild records (1961-2012) consists of materials documenting the history and ongoing productions of the University of Utah's Pioneer Theater.

Dates: 1961-2012

Plan-B Theatre Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2498
Abstract

The Plan-B Theatre Company records (2001-2008) consist of five play scripts written by various playwrights, all which premiered at Plan-B Theatre Company. The Company was incorporated in 1995 in Salt Lake City, Utah and produces unique and socially conscious theatre.

Dates: 2001-2008

Plitt Intermountain Theater photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0488
Abstract

The Plitt Intermountain Theater photograph collection includes movie stills of a wide variety of films produced in the 1970s and early 1980s.

Dates: 1970-1989

Gail Plummer collection of Maud May Babcock audio recordings

 Collection
Identifier: A0409
Abstract The Gail Plummer collection of Maud May Babcock audio recordings (1950) consists of 3 copies of a recording of a speech given by Dr. Maud May Babcock in 1950. Plummer, a Brigham Young University (BYU) and University of Utah educated speech instructor, was manager of Kingsbury Hall from 1933 to 1957. Babcock was a prominent figure in Utah theater and physical education who founded the University of Utah departments of speech and of physical education and personally produced more than 300...
Dates: 1950

Gail Plummer papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0667
Abstract

The Gail Plummer papers (circa 1960-1980) consist mainly of scrapbooks detailing productions at Kingsbury Hall, the University of Utah's summer festivals, and Babcock Theater. Other scrapbooks, theater programs, and family and personal materials are also included. These materials were collected by Gail Plummer, a speech and theater instructor at the University of Utah, and his wife, Elva Plummer.

Dates: circa 1860-1980

Gail Plummer photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0138
Abstract

The Gail Plummer photograph collection contains photographs of performers and performances in the Salt Lake Theater and at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah. Includes photographs of various professional performers of the time.

Dates: 1888-1954

Charles Potts play script

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 3139
Abstract

The Charles Potts play script is entitled "United Fruit" and is a farce about a young man trying to get out of military draft by claiming medical illness.

Dates: undated

Edna Peterson Price photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1002
Abstract

The Edna Peterson Price photograph collection largely consists of photos from the University of Utah Orchesis Dance 1931 spring concert, Dance Drama. The collection also includes images from a trip to Zion National Park, and a portrait of Edna Peterson Price as a teacher at Davis High School. This collection has been digitized and is available online in our Digital Library.

Dates: 1930-1940

George D. Pyper photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0001
Abstract

The George D. Pyper photographs consist primarily of those items which Pyper collected during his nearly thirty years as manager of the Salt Lake Theater. George Dollinger Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Dates: 1860-1940

George Dollinger Pyper papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0001
Abstract The George Dollinger Pyper papers (1834-1975) consist primarily of correspondence, scrapbooks, diaries, news clippings, programs, contracts, scripts, broadsides, and scores documenting George Dollinger Pyper's career as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre. Pyper served as manager of the Salt Lake Theatre from 1898 to 1929. He also served as general superintendent of the Deseret Sunday School Union and as a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. ...
Dates: 1834-1975

Repertory Dance Theatre photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0039
Abstract The Repertory Dance Theatre photograph collection consists primarily of public relations photographs of individual dancers, company portraits, and assorted choreographic works. Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) was founded in 1966 with the help of Virginia Tanner (1915-1979). It has become a well-known touring company, performing internationally, and displays its dedication to the arts through various community...
Dates: 1946-1979

Repertory Dance Theatre records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0725
Abstract The Repertory Dance Theatre records (1965-2004) consist mainly of the financial and business papers of this Salt Lake City-based modern dance company. Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) was founded in 1966 with the help of Virginia Tanner (1915-1979). It has become a well-known touring company, performing internationally, and displays its dedication to the arts through various community programs. Included in the collection are correspondence, notes, invoices, receipts, requisitions, purchase...
Dates: 1965-2004