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 7 Collections and/or Records:
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 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.
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.
Multicultural Education Department administrative records, 1968-1985
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.
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.
Program Bureau correspondence, 1954-1966
Contains Program Bureau correspondence with information on tours, performing groups, and programs. Materials date from between 1954 and 1966.
Program Bureau correspondence, reports, and subject files, 1964-1969
Contains reports, correspondence, and other materials documenting tours and other performances by the Program Bureau. Materials date from between 1964 and 1968.
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