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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Folklore Society of Utah photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0205
Abstract

The Folklore Society of Utah photograph collection contains photographs of folk singers and of people attending a party.

Dates: Circa 1950-1960

Judith Hallet independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0831
Abstract

The Judith Hallet independent film collection (1967-2014) consists of Judith Hallet's work as a producer, director, and witer on various news stories, documentaries, and experimental films. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 1967-2014

Barbara J. Hamblin papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1460
Abstract

The Barbara J. Hamblin papers (1913-1989) consist of oral history project information on Willam Farr Christensen and his life work. Included are class materials, interview transcripts, correspondence, dance materials, news articles, and other papers.

Dates: 1913-2003

Barbara J. Hamblin photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0593
Abstract The Barbara J. Hamblin photograph collection contains primarily photographs of entertainment figures of the 1930s and 1940s in the United States during the first years of television. The collection also includes portrait photographs of individuals and related to the career of Willam Farr Christensen: a dancer, choreographer, and teacher who headed dance companies in Portland, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City....
Dates: circa 1936-1990

Trent Harris papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2175
Abstract

The Trent Harris papers (1960s-2020) contain his original screenplays, research, correspondence, and ephemera. There are also screenplays by other writers. Trent Harris is a Utah documentarian and independant film maker, whose projects include the famous Beaver Trilogy, Rubin and Ed, and the cult classic Plan 10 from Outer Space.

Dates: 1960s-2020

Phyllis Anne Haskell papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2197
Abstract

The Phyllis Anne Haskell papers (1970s-2002) consist of materials collected by Haskell while a dancer for Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Haskell joined Ririe-Woodbury in 1970 while pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts degree at the University of Utah. The bulk of the materials focus on Haskell's involvement with the company during the 1970s, although other papers, including some dealing with the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, are also included.

Dates: 1970s-2002

Elizabeth R. Hayes papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2018
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.

Dates: 1881-2007

David T. Holland independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0798
Abstract

The David T. Holland independent film collection (1994) consists of two films made by Salt Lake City native David Holland while he was a student of film studies at the University of Utah. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 1994

Beverly Holley theater program collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1583
Abstract

The Beverly Holley theater program collection (1949-1954) contain programs for stage productions of the University Theatre of the University of Utah, the University of Utah Summer Festival, and the University of Utah Young People's Theatre. Beverly Holley, who donated this collection in February 1996, collected these programs as a patron of the arts.

Dates: 1949-1954

Virgil Pershing Howe papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1971
Abstract

The Virgil Pershing Howe papers (1930-1960s) are comprised of theater materials concerning Howe (1918-1961), an amateur actor, and theatrical activities around Salt Lake City. Virgil Pershing Howe was raised in Heber, Utah, and spent most of his life doing theater work at the Salt Lake Theater and the University of Utah. He also served with the U.S. Marines during World War II.

Dates: 1930-1969

The Virgil Pershing Howe photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1045
Abstract

The Virgil Pershing Howe photograph collection contains photographs of theatrical performances and portraits.

Dates: 1930-1969

Beatrice Sells Deitrick Huesman papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2453
Abstract

The Beatrice Sells Deitrick Huesman papers (1831-1949) consists of documents relating to her personal life and pursuits as well as her professional career as a singer and teacher. The collection contains documents relating to the career of her first husband, James Deitrick, as well as documents regarding her father, Elijah Sells.

Dates: 1831-1949

Julie Jensen papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2827
Abstract

The Julie Jensen papers (1963-2013) consist of teaching and professional materials along with play scripts, production materials, and other play writing publications. Jensen has a Ph.D. in Theatre, is a playwright and became the resident playwright for the Salt Lake Acting Company towards the end of her career.

Dates: 1963-2013

Kimball Johnson independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0805
Abstract

The Kimball Johnson independent film collection (2003) consists of a feature length narrative film Johnson made while a student in the University of Utah's film department. The film features several Salt Lake City locations. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 2003

Alfred Jones photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0548
Abstract

The Alfred Jones photograph collection contains primarily from travels about the west. Postcards and images of similar fare as well as two candid photos of Alfred Jones.

Dates: 1900-1960

Peter L. Kraus ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2324
Abstract

The Peter L. Kraus ephemera collection (1930-1934) consists of dance programs and other items from University of Utah activities and organizations.

Dates: 1930-1934

C. Lowell and Georgiana T. Lees papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0538
Abstract

The C. Lowell and Georgiana T. Lees papers (1883-1998) contain materials used or collected by the Lees that document their family history and C. Lowell Lees's interest and professional activities in the theater at the University of Utah, Rutgers University, California's Pasadena Playhouse, government agencies during the Great Depression and World War II, commercial theater, and other institutions.

Dates: 1883-1998

C. Lowell Lees photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0005
Abstract

The C. Lowell Lees photograph collection contains portraits of performers and scenes from plays performed by the Moroni Olsen Players in the 1920s. Lees was chairman of the Speech and Theater Department at the University of Utah from 1943 to 1964 and was responsible for much of the development in theater at the University.

Dates: circa 1910-1973

Russell Lees papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1622
Abstract

The Russell Lees papers (1994-1999) contain correspondence, reviews, programs, brochures, and news clippings. Russell Lees (b. 1957) is a playwright, and the material in this collection pertains to his play, Nixon's Nixon.

Dates: 1994-1999

Preston D. Linford papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1833
Abstract

The Preston D. Linford papers (1948-2000) consist of correspondence, programs, brochures, notes, and news clippings. Preston D. Linford was an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of Utah from 1946 to 1975. He began acting in the late 1940s under C. Lowell Lees in Salt Lake City.

Dates: 1948-2000