Scope and Contents From the Collection: 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. The collection reflects Christensen's professional life, his vaudeville career, and his years in Portland, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. Included are news clippings, correspondence, programs, and other materials regarding his ballet companies in these cities. Also included is Christensen's...

Scope and Contents Arranged chronologically by performing season--both souvenir and house programs. Folders 6 and 7 contain programs from Ballet West's 1971 European tour.