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Young Ambassadors (Musical group)

 Organization

Administrative History

Young Ambassadors (est. 1970) is a song and dance performing group from Brigham Young University.

In 1970, the Young Ambassadors performed for the first time internationally at Japan's Expo. Since then they have travelled and performed in more than 56 nations, and for such people as the prime minister of India, the queen of Thailand, and the King and Queen of Jordan. They perform contemporary music and dance and showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre.

Citation:
youngambassadors.byu.edu, via WWW, Oct. 1, 2014 (Young Ambassadors; Japan Expo in 1970; more than 65 nations; prime minister of India, queen of Thailand, King and Queen of Jordan; contemporary music and dance; showcase America's culture, way of life, and musical theatre)

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

BYU Photo photographs of Young Ambassadors, 1976-2010

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 5754 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents Contains negatives, contact sheets, and photographs of the Young Ambassadors performing group of Brigham Young University. Includes images for public relations and publicity, images of BYU and local performances (e.g., Varsity Theatre, Motion Picture Studio, deJong Concert Hall, Homecoming Spectacular, Pardoe Theatre, Promised Valley Playhouse), and on tour (e.g., Poland, Russia, World's Fair in New Orleans, Romania and Bulgaria, China, Scandinavia, the Holiday Bowl in San Diego, India,...
Dates: 1976-2010

Dee Winterton papers on Sundance, 1974-1977

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2378 Series 7
Scope and Contents Contains photographs and slides of unnamed individuals, transcripts for the introduction to the Sundance Summer Theatre program, programs for the Sundance Summer Theatre, catalog, clippings, publications, cast biographies for cast members including Cliff Keuter, receipts, schedules, contract and royalty information, correspondence, budgets and checks from donors to Sundance, publicity, guest lists, workshop ads, and newspapers from Sundance. It also includes two film reels containing films...
Dates: 1974-1977

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

Jane Thompson photographs, 1947-2012

 Series
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 10
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1947-2012

Jane Thompson photographs of performing groups, 1950-2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 10 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1950-2005

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 life sketch

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230329416]
Identifier: MSS SC 2967
Scope and Contents

Brief reminiscences of important experiences in her life, including singing with the 314th Army Special Service Band, 1945-1947; work with the Program Bureau and in related capacities at BYU, 1952-1984; service on the general board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1954-1970; and other experiences relating to music. Includes several photographic images.

Dates: approximately 1998

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

Liu Yanping photographs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232540648]
Identifier: MSS SC 3010
Scope and Contents Includes photographs of a Boston ballet company, an American modern ballet company, and a Houston ballet company performing in Shanghai-Meiqi, 1995 and 1996; Brigham Young University ballroom, folk, and other dance groups, and the Young Ambassadors, performing in Shanghai-Hong Pu, 1972, 1979, 1992, and 1995; an American look-alike performance troop in Shanghai-Hong Pu; Willard Scott, Bryant Gumble, and other NBC Television workers celebrating NBC's birthday in Shanhai-Hong Pu; and some...
Dates: 1972-1996