Lamanite Generation (Musical group)
Dates
- Existence: 1971-
Administrative History
Lamanite Generation (est. 1971 is a musical performing group from Brigham Young University.
In 1971, Janie Thompson, founded the group Lamanite Generation. The group featured Native American youths. Later Latin Americans and Polynesian cultures were added to the group. The groups name was also changed to Living Legends. They have performed all over the world in places such as Europe, South America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, China, Russia, and the Pacific Islands. They also performed in Salt Lake City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
Citation:
Deseret news, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (BYU legend Janie Thompson launched careers, touched lives as founder of Young Ambassadors, Lamanite Generation; created in 1971 by Janie Thompson; mainly Native Americans, later Latin American and Polynesian; also named Living Legends)byurecords, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (BYU Living Legends; performed in Europe, South America, Canada, Australia, South Africa, China, Russia, and the Pacific Islands; performed in 2002 Winter Olympic Games)
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
Jane Thompson books, 1941-2013
Contains various books from Thompson's personal collection. Some books include inscriptions and annotations. Dates range from 1945 to 2013.
Jane Thompson clippings and articles, 1965-2012
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.
Jane Thompson negatives, 1947-2012
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.
Jane Thompson personal papers, 1943-2013
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.
Jane Thompson scrapbooks, 1942-2012
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.
Jane Thompson sheet music, 1953-2010
Contains sheet music, accompanying lyric and cue sheets, and various from a variety of shows and programs as well as original pieces composed or arranged by Jane Thompso. Material dated from 1953 to 2010.
Program Bureau correspondence, 1954-1966
Contains Program Bureau correspondence with information on tours, performing groups, and programs. Materials date from between 1954 and 1966.
Program Bureau correspondence, reports, and subject files, 1964-1969
Contains reports, correspondence, and other materials documenting tours and other performances by the Program Bureau. Materials date from between 1964 and 1968.
Program Bureau records
Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.
Program Bureau scrapbooks, 1927-1969
Scrapbooks produced by the Program Bureau with information on student performing groups. Materials date from between 1927 and 1969.
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- Letters 4
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- Articles 1
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- Awards 1
- Books 1
- Diaries 1
- Files (Records) 1
- Histories (Literary works) 1
- Minutes (Records) 1
- Negatives 1
- Notated music 1
- Notebooks 1
- Souvenirs (Keepsakes) 1
- Video recordings 1 + ∧ less