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 8 Collections and/or Records:
BYU Photo photographs of Living Legends, 1977-2000
Jane Thompson audio and video materials, 1960-2006
Contains audio and video materials featuring performing groups of Brigham Young University, Thompson, and others artists from her personal collection. Videos also include recordings of reunions and other Brigham Young University events. Materials incude audio and video tapes, reels, phonograph records, and compact discs. Dates range from 1960 to 2006.
Jane Thompson collection of audio materials, 1960-2006
Contains audio materials from various Brigham Young University performing groups, Thompson, and her personal collection of recordings. Materials include cassette tapes, audio reels, and compact discs. Dates range from 1960 to 2006.
Jane Thompson collection of videorecordings, 1966-2006
Contains video material from Brigham Young University performing groups, reunions, and personal life of Thompson. Materials include videotapes, film reels, and digital video formats. Dates range from 1966 to 2006.
Jane Thompson papers on Brigham Young University performing groups, 1953-2009
Contains materials pertaining to various Brigham Young University performing groups including Young Ambassadors, Lamanite Generation, and others. Materials include itineraries, articles, programs, reunion information, pamphlets, and other production materials. Dates range from 1953 to 2009.
Jane Thompson photographs, 1947-2012
Contains photographs 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 photographs of performing groups, 1950-2005
Contains photographs relating to various performing groups at Brigham Young University including shows, tours, and reunions. Photographs depict performing groups in various locations around the world. Dates range from 1950 to 2005.
Performing Arts Management records on Lamanite Generation, 1972-1977, 1993-1995
Contains correspondence, schedules, itineraries, financial records, contracts, and other materials concerning tours in North America, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Europe, 1972-1995.
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- Performing arts -- Utah -- Provo 5
- Performing arts -- Utah -- Provo -- Photographs 3
- Class reunions -- Utah 2
- Dance companies -- Utah -- Provo 2
- Itineraries 2
- Reels (Music) 2
- Tours 2
- Video tapes 2
- Audiocassettes 1
- Audiotapes 1
- College students -- Utah -- Provo -- Photographs 1
- Compact discs 1
- Contact sheets 1
- Contracts 1
- Financial records 1
- Folk dancing 1
- Letters 1
- Negatives 1
- Phonograph records 1
- Photographs 1
- Programs 1
- Schedules (Time plans) 1
- Videocassettes 1 + ∧ less