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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

Dee Winterton papers on teaching at Brigham Young University, 1973-1982

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 10
Scope and Contents Contains show scripts, financial files, campus memos, notes, course syllabi and packets, lecture outlines, articles and programs from professional journals, student papers, warm-up exercises, poetry, clippings, exams, faculty schedules, rolls, correspondence, meeting minutes, teaching notes and lesson plans, photographs, brochures, resumes, Masters' theses, conference notes, and other materials. Topics discussed in these materials include a typed copy of the musical "The Ballad of Brigham...
Dates: 1973-1982

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 photographs, approximately 1935-1984

 Series — Box 21: Series 14 [Barcode: 31197233620803]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 14
Scope and Contents

Contains photographs taken from various places in boxes 5-19 of dancers, YA variety shows and international tours, Maureen Winterton, international scenes, Buddy Youngreen and others, actors on stage, cast members, Sundance, dance classes (including Dee Winterton) and performances; the last folder contains slides. Dated approximately 1935-1984.

Dates: approximately 1935-1984

Dee Winterton soft-bound playbills, publications, and photographs, 1966-1976

 Series — Box 20: Series 13 [Barcode: 31197232482940]
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 13
Scope and Contents

Contains reports on dance in schools, playbills, periodicals, sketches, copies of photographs, and other materials (periodicals removed). Topics discussed in these programs and photos include various musicals and operas (including "Chicago" and "Caberet") presented in Sundance, periodicals pertaining to Dance, and the Sundance Summer Theatre. Dated 1966-1976.

Dates: 1966-1976

Department of Music, Department of Dance, and performing groups audio-visual materials, 1972-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 940 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Collection of videos and film reels of music and dance department films and performing groups, including "A Celebration of Christmas" and "Family Room," “Lovers and Liars,” “Cry to the Wind,” Music Makers, homecoming, women’s conference 1994, Arthur King Henry 1987, Dance Company, Music and the Spoken Word 1986, Young Ambassadors, theater/show production tapes including Cougar Band Philharmonic, and Primary Satellite. Dated 1972-1995.

Dates: 1972-1995

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 negatives, 1947-2012

 Series — Box 39: Series 11 [Barcode: 31197235218606]
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 11
Scope and Contents

Contains photograph negatives from the life of Thompson as well the various Brigham Young University performing groups she was involved with. Dates range from 1947 to 2012.

Dates: 1947-2012

Jane Thompson personal papers, 1943-2013

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Contains materials pertaining to Thompson's personal life including notebooks, letters, programs, keepsakes, and other items of personal interest. Materials regard Thompson's mission, performing career, family, and retirement. Dates range from 1943 to 2013.

Dates: 1943-2013

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