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Lamanite Generation (Musical group)

 Organization

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 10 Collections and/or Records:

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

Department of Music performance group records, 1984-1996

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5402 Series 4 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Materials include correspondence, programs, articles and memoranda concerning various performing groups including Lamanite Generation and Young Ambassadors, ensembles, bands, and chamber music. Also includes performance support, services, and calendars, and music and performance library files. Dated 1984-1996.

Dates: 1984-1996

Multicultural Education Department administrative records, 1968-1985

 Series
Identifier: UA 1225 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains the administrative records of the Multicultural Education Department, dated 1968 to 1985. Includes memorandums, letters, admission lists, financial records, and publications. Topics include BYU's Navajo Indian scholarship program, Lamanite Generation performance group, interaction with the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, and various student life programs for Native Americans at BYU, including conferences and student organizations.

Dates: 1968-1985

Performing Arts Management records on Lamanite Generation, 1972-1977, 1993-1995

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1136 Series 2 Sub-Series 12
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, schedules, itineraries, financial records, contracts, and other materials concerning tours in North America, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Europe, 1972-1995.

Dates: 1972-1977; 1993-1995

Program Bureau correspondence, 1954-1966

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 518 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains Program Bureau correspondence with information on tours, performing groups, and programs. Materials date from between 1954 and 1966.

Dates: 1954-1966

Program Bureau correspondence, reports, and subject files, 1964-1969

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 518 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains reports, correspondence, and other materials documenting tours and other performances by the Program Bureau. Materials date from between 1964 and 1968.

Dates: 1964-1969

Program Bureau records

 Collection
Identifier: UA 518
Scope and Contents

Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.

Dates: 1927-1977

Jane Thompson papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663
Scope and Contents

Contains photos, clippings, awards, scrapbook materials, notes and other papers from Jane Thompson. Materials relate to the personal life of Jane Thompson and the Brigham Young University performing groups that she was involved with. Dates range from 1941 to 2013.

Dates: 1941-2013

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

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  • Subject: Letters X

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Type
Archival Object 7
Collection 3
 
Subject
Colleges and Universities 6
Education 6
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 4
Performing Arts 4
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.) 3