John Hart photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P2121
Scope and Contents
The John Hart photograph collection consists of one photograph album containing 143 photographs of travel to Portugal, Spain, France, and Pebble Beach, California. Includes images taken of historic sites, beaches, bull fights, and a Silverstone Production sports car event. The photographs date from 1952 and 1953.
Dates
- 1952-1953
Creator
- Hart, John, 1921-2015 (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
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the John Hart photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the John Hart photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Biographical Note
Francis John Hart was born on July, 4, 1921, in London, England to Ivy Hart and Frank L. Hart. Hart began studying at the Royal Academy of Dance under Judith Espinosa when he was twelve years old. He joined the Vic-Wells Ballet in 1938 and soon became a principal dancer. Between 1942 to 1946, Hart served in the British Royal Air Force. After his World War II service, Hart returned to England and began working with the Royal Ballet. Between 1962 and 1970 he served as Assistant Director of the Royal Ballet. Between 1971 and 1980, Hart served as artistic director of the Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal Ballet in South Africa. In 1980, he worked as artistic director for the Ballet of San Diego. In 1985, he moved to Utah to take the position of artistic director for Ballet West, a position that he held until his retirement in 1997. In this position, Hart was often credited for turning Ballet West into a world renowned company.
John Hart died on February 8, 2015.
John Hart died on February 8, 2015.
Extent
143 Items (1 box)
Abstract
John Hart (1921-2015) was a ballet dancer and director who served as artistic director for Ballet West from 1985 to 1997. This collection contains a photograph album containing travel photographs taken by Hart and documenting trips throughout Europe and California between 1952 and 1953.
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased, received from Acquisitions in 2010.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Hart, John, 1921-2015 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John Hart photograph collection, 1952-1953
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- 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