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Performing Arts

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Third Saturday Night Dance Club records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1609
Abstract

The Third Saturday Night Dance Club records (1938-1999) contain membership lists and applications, by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, announcements of upcoming events, reports from the treasurer, and a history of the club prepared by Hope Shepherd. The Third Saturday Night Dance Club was organized about the year 1900.

Dates: 1938-1999

Wanda Clayton Thomas papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0298
Abstract

The Wanda Clayton Thomas papers (1839-1992) contain materials concerning Wanda Clayton Thomas (1912-1996) and her heritage, concentrating on the descendants of Newell H. Clayton.

Dates: 1839-1992

Madge Tomsic collection on Ruth Harwood

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0672
Abstract The Madge Tomsic collection (1888-2000) is composed of material relating to Ruth Harwood (1896-1959), a Utah poet and artist who became best known for her works that described and symbolized the striving of the human soul. The collection holds correspondence from friends and family to Ruth Harwood, with large amount from Ruth's father, James T. Harwood (1860-1940), and Ruth's friend, Ruth St. Denis (1844-1968); letters of affection from Ruth Harwood's friends and admirers; and artwork and...
Dates: 1888-2000

Francis Urry papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0659
Abstract

The Francis Urry papers (1920-1984) consist of personal, religious, and performing arts materials. Included are genealogy records, resumes, programs, correspondence, scripts, articles, brochures, notes, and other papers.

Dates: 1920-1984

Utah ballet archives

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0247
Abstract

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. Included are correspondence, memoranda, financial records, news clippings, programs, scrapbooks, and other materials.

Dates: 1926-2008

Utah Film and Video Center poster collection

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2646
Abstract

This collection (1990s) consists of posters announcing film screenings presented by the Utah Film and Video Center. Included are six posters from the 22nd short film and video festival. The Utah Film and Video Center is a nonprofit resource for the media arts located in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: circa 1990s

Utah Opera Company photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0550
Abstract

The Utah Opera Company photograph collection contains candid photos of individual performances, student shows, unidentified professional shows. The collection also contains character and actor portraits.

Dates: circa 1960-1980

Utah Opera Company records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1215
Abstract The Utah Opera Company records (1975-2002) is comprised of the company's administrative and financial records, as well as materials relating to its Opera in the Schools program. Included are correspondence, financial statements, checks and check stubs, meeting minutes, receipts, invoices, general ledger and transaction registers, donation cards, teacher and student evaluations, programs, and notes. The Utah Opera Company was formed in 1976 by Glade Peterson (died 1990), a native Utahn...
Dates: 1975-2002

Utah Statewide Coordinated Film History Project records

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0779
Abstract

The Utah Statewide Coordinated Film History Project records (1949-1986) consist of a grant proposal, correspondence, and articles concerning the history of motion picture production in Utah and projects to document that history. Includes posters, press kits, and screenplays.

Dates: 1949-1986

Glenn Walker Wallace papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1141
Abstract

The Glenn Walker Wallace papers (1860s-1991) consist of personal, financial, and business materials relating to the lives of Glenn Walker Wallace (1898-1988) and her family. Wallace was a Utah musician and dancer who was co-founder of the Utah Symphony and Ballet West. She was the daughter of Matthew H. Walker, co-founder and president of the Walker Bank and Trust Company and the wife of John McChrystal Wallace, president of the bank from 1944 to 1957

Dates: 1860s-1991

Ina Claire Wallace papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2025
Abstract

The Ina Claire Wallace papers (1893-1985) contain materials centered around Ina Claire (1892-1985), a prominent actress during the 1900s.

Dates: 1893-1985

Ina Claire Wallace photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P1099
Abstract

The Ina Claire Wallace photograph collection contains materials realted to her professional life as an actress as well as personal materials related to her husband and family

Dates: 1900-1970

Theodore Ward papers

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Identifier: MS 0394
Abstract

The Theodore Ward papers (1938-1951) contain two plays by Ward, Throwback and Big White Fog, and correspondence and drafts associated with these plays. Both plays consider the struggle of African Americans for respect in a dominant white culture.

Dates: 1938-1951

Tim Wengerd papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1122
Abstract

The Tim Wengerd papers (1985-1989) contain clippings, a biographical sketch, and articles about Wengerd's career as a dancer and choreographer with the Repertory Dance Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dates: 1985-1989

Tim Wengerd photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0737
Abstract

The Tim Wengerd photograph collection contains photographs of an unidentified man performing three very difficult modern dance poses. The photographs are black and white and are in excellent condition.

Dates: 1985-1989

Kelly Wilson independent film collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0802
Abstract

The Kelly Wilson independent film collection (2004) consists of animated short films created by Wilson while an undergraduate in the University of Utah's film studies program. This collection is part of the Utah Independent Film Archive (UIFA).

Dates: 2004

Robert Hyde Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0529
Abstract

The Robert Hyde Wilson papers (1931-1983) consist mainly of theater programs and notes, although some news clippings, correspondence, scrapbooks, and other materials are also included. Robert Hyde Wilson was co-founder of the Lagoon Opera House and directed productions at Kingsbury Hall and Pioneer Theater, both located at the University of Utah.

Dates: 1931-1983

Robert Hyde Wilson photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: P0336
Abstract

The Robert Hyde Wilson photograph collection contains portraits of Robert Hyde Wilson and members of his family. As well as portraits of various theatrical personalities, and production photographs of plays, mostly from the 1940s

Dates: 1895-1979

James Wolk set design model

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2706
Abstract

The James Wolk set design model (1998) was created for the Pioneer Memorial Theater (PTC) production of A Streetcar Named Desire. Wolk was a set designer for PTC.

Dates: 1998

Joan Woodbury dance audio-visual collection

 Collection
Identifier: A0763
Abstract The Joan Woodbury dance audio-visual collection (1970s) consists of completed movies of Woodbury's dance projects as well as the original film and soundtrack elements used to create the final version. Joan Woodbury is an internationally recognized dancer and choreographer and co-founder of Salt Lake City's Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. Click here to request copies of digitized items...
Dates: 1970s