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 42 Collections and/or Records:
Dee Winterton papers on Sundance, 1974-1977
Dee Winterton papers on Sundance and Brigham Young University musical productions, 1974-1978
Contains programs, soundtrack listings, notes, articles on music and dance, budgets, poetry, schedules, maps, correspondence, publicity, production scores and scripts, newspaper articles, and other materials. Topics discussed with these materials include tourist information for Jackson Hole, Wyoming; a script for "The Great American MC;" budget documentation for Sundance; a copy of "George M!'s" score and script; a script for an episode of "The Donny and Marie Show." Dated 1974-1978.
Dee Winterton papers on teaching at Brigham Young University, 1973-1982
Dee Winterton personal papers on professional organizations, 1980-1983
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.
Dee Winterton photographs, approximately 1935-1984
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.
Dee Winterton research and writings, 1974-1981
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.
Dee Winterton soft-bound playbills, publications, and photographs, 1966-1976
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.
Department of Music performance group records, 1984-1996
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.
Indian education at Brigham Young University, 1965-1985
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.
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