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Young Ambassadors (Musical group)

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Administrative History

Young Ambassadors (est. 1970) is a song and dance performing group from Brigham Young University.

In 1970, the Young Ambassadors performed for the first time internationally at Japan's Expo. Since then they have travelled and performed in more than 56 nations, and for such people as the prime minister of India, the queen of Thailand, and the King and Queen of Jordan. They perform contemporary music and dance and showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre.

Citation:
youngambassadors.byu.edu, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (Young Ambassadors; Japan Expo in 1970; more than 65 nations; prime minister of India, queen of Thailand, King and Queen of Jordan; contemporary music and dance; showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre)

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Dee Winterton calendars and newspaper clippings, approximately 1935-1984

 Series — Box 19: Series 12 [Barcode: 31197232482957]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains academic year calendars, choreography, tour information, newspaper clippings, articles on Winterton and dance, comics, correspondence, and other materials. Topics discussed in this interview include local musical productions in BYU and local schools in Utah, and letters from Winterton to Kenneth M. Shelton. Dated approximately 1935-1984.

Dates: approximately 1935-1984

Dee Winterton personal papers on professional organizations, 1980-1983

 Series — Box 18: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197232482965]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 11
Scope and Contents Contains articles, information on various local dance companies, notes for a speech, newsletters, meeting minutes, performance schedules, memos, thank-you cards and other correspondence, clippings, research proposals, photographs, programs, comics, brochures, and other materials. Topics discussed in these materials include letters and applications from the Utah Arts Council and Utah Rural Arts Consortium, newsletters from the Dance Films Association about a choreography special on PBS,...
Dates: 1980-1983

Dee Winterton photocopies of additional material, 1962-1967

 Series — Oversize 24: Series 15 [Barcode: 31197239267096]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 15
Scope and Contents

Contains photocopied printings of newspaper clippings pertaining to dance programs at Brigham Young University and unrelated topics, including the death of President David O. McKay, posters on musicals in Utah County, letters from organizations including the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, and photographs from various dance productions Dee Winterton produced. Materials dated 1962-1967.

Dates: 1962-1967

Dee Winterton research and writings, 1974-1981

 Series — Box 6: Series 3 [Barcode: 31197232482932]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains campus memos, department periodicals, book lists, programs, articles, bibliographies, addresses, comics, research material, foundation and grant applications, scholarship information, correspondence, writing guidelines, notes, assignments, brochures, contracts, photographs, poetry, typescripts, and newspaper clippings. Topics discussed in these materials include choreography, composing literature, and writing drama. Dated 1974-1981.

Dates: 1974-1981

Jane Thompson books, 1941-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains various books from Thompson's personal collection. Some books include inscriptions and annotations. Dates range from 1945 to 2013.

Dates: 1941-2013

Jane Thompson clippings and articles, 1965-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings, magazines, and other articles pertaining to a variety of subjects ranging from Thompson's career to performing groups and Brigham Young University. Dates range from 1965 to 2012.

Dates: 1965-2012

Jane Thompson scrapbooks, 1942-2012

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains scrapbooks and journals which include photographs, clippings, and commentary from Jane Thompson. Materials relate Thompson's travels to Europe, her Church mission, and her career at Brigham Young University. Dates range from 1942 to 2012.

Dates: 1942-2012

Dee Winterton collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2378
Scope and Contents

Collection consists of nine journals which chronicle Dee Winterton's experience as a professor at Brigham Young University, his work with the Ririe-Woodbury dance company, touring with the Brigham Young University Young Ambassadors, and his life with his family in those same years. Also included in the collection are personal papers, film reels, correspondence, and photographs relating to Dee's teaching career, family life, and touring experiences. Dated approximately 1935 to 1984.

Dates: approximately 1935-1984