Elizabeth R. Hayes papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2018
Scope and Contents
The Elizabeth R. Hayes papers (1881-2007) consist of diaries, correspondence, teaching material, scrapbooks, personal and family papers, and an undated manuscript written by Hayes titled The Evolution of Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts from Tribal Cultures through the Middle Ages. The manuscript is divided into three sections: Part I, Tribal Cultures; Part II, Ancient Cultures in the Western World; and Part III, Christianity, Islam, and the Middle Ages.
Dates
- 1881-2007
Creator
- Hayes, Elizabeth R., 1911-2007 (Person)
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.
Biographical Sketch
Elizabeth R. (Betty) Hayes (1911-2007) was born in Ithaca, New York to Emilie C. Roths and Leslie D. Hayes. She was a dancer, choreographer for more than 40 dances, and director of more than 35 dance concerts, lectures, demonstrations, and other dance productions during her career.
She received her Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1932, a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1935, and then a Doctorate from Stanford University in 1949.
Hayes was a dance instructor for many years teaching at Fairmont State Teachers College, Rockford College, University of Wisconsin, and finally at the University of Utah, where she taught for 48 years. While at the University of Utah, she was the founder and former director of the dance major department and professor emerita of modern dance. She retired from the University in June 1988.
She has authored many articles and books on teaching dance and dance composition/production. These include two teaching manuals titled Dance Composition and Production and An Introduction to the Teaching of Dance. The last manuscript she wrote is titled The Evolution of Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts. She also co-authored a book titled A Guide to Dance Production.
She was involved with several professional organizations and has served as president of the National Dance Association, and was a charter member and president of the National Council of Dance Administrator. She has earned 23 honors and awards throughout her career given to her nationally, by the University of Utah, and by the State of Utah.
She received her Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1932, a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1935, and then a Doctorate from Stanford University in 1949.
Hayes was a dance instructor for many years teaching at Fairmont State Teachers College, Rockford College, University of Wisconsin, and finally at the University of Utah, where she taught for 48 years. While at the University of Utah, she was the founder and former director of the dance major department and professor emerita of modern dance. She retired from the University in June 1988.
She has authored many articles and books on teaching dance and dance composition/production. These include two teaching manuals titled Dance Composition and Production and An Introduction to the Teaching of Dance. The last manuscript she wrote is titled The Evolution of Visual, Literary, and Performing Arts. She also co-authored a book titled A Guide to Dance Production.
She was involved with several professional organizations and has served as president of the National Dance Association, and was a charter member and president of the National Council of Dance Administrator. She has earned 23 honors and awards throughout her career given to her nationally, by the University of Utah, and by the State of Utah.
Extent
21.5 Linear Feet (21 boxes, 5 oversize boxes, and 1 tube)
Abstract
The Elizabeth R. Hayes papers (1881-2007) consist of diaries, correspondence, teaching material, scrapbooks, personal and family papers, and an undated manuscript. Hayes is a former University of Utah dance director and professor emerita of the University of Utah.
Arrangement
Arranged to the folder level.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Box 1 donated by Elizabeth R. Hayes in 2003.
Boxes 2-27 donoated by Elizabeth R. Hayes in 2007.
Box 13b donoated in 2016.
Boxes 2-27 donoated by Elizabeth R. Hayes in 2007.
Box 13b donoated in 2016.
Separated Materials
See also the Elizabeth R. Hayes photograph collection (P1534) in the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Processing Information
Processed by Lisa DeMille in 2003.
Addenda processed by Betsey Welland in 2009 and 2013.
Addendum processed by Hannah Waddel in 2017.
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Addenda processed by Betsey Welland in 2009 and 2013.
Addendum processed by Hannah Waddel in 2017.
Click here to read a statement on harmful language in library records.
- Albums (Books)
- Awards
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Dance -- History
- Dance teachers -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Drawings (visual works)
- Genealogical tables
- Greeting cards
- Hayes, Elizabeth R., 1911-2007 -- Archives
- Hayes, Elizabeth R., 1911-2007 -- Travel
- Hayes, Elizabeth R., 1911-2007 -- Family -- Archives
- Instructional and educational works
- Manuscripts
- Modern dance -- United States
- Performing Arts
- Personal correspondence
- Programs (publications)
- School yearbooks
- Scrapbooks
- Travel writing
- University of Utah. School of Dance -- Administration -- Archives
- Women college administrators -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Women college teachers -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
- Women in higher education -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- Archives
Creator
- Hayes, Elizabeth R., 1911-2007 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Elizabeth R. Hayes papers, 1881-2007
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Lisa DeMille and Betsey Welland.
- Date
- © 2003 (last modified: 2017 and 2018)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
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
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu