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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Dee Winterton calendars and newspaper clippings, approximately 1935-1984
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.
Dee Winterton photocopies of additional material, 1962-1967
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.
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 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.
Program Bureau records
Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.
Dee Winterton collection
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.
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