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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 27 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 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

Indian education at Brigham Young University, 1965-1985

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2256
Scope and Contents

Contains information on academics, student life, and special programs. Includes several appendices and tables. One appendix lists Indian graduates of Brigham Young University, 1950-1985; another concerns the performing group, Lamanite Generation.

Dates: 1993

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

Jane Thompson sheet music, 1953-2010

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 5
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1953-2010

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Film festivals -- Utah -- History 13
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