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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 20 Collections and/or Records:

BYU Photo photographs of Living Legends, 1977-2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 5754 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains negatives and contact sheets for the Brigham Young University Lamanite Generation dance group, later known as Living Legends. Images include public relations and publicity shots, passport mugshots, tour photographs (Scandinavia, Poland and Romania, Hawaii, Taiwan, Philippines, China, Eastern Europe, Spain), recording an album at the Motion Picture Studio in Provo, Utah, performances in the DeJong concert hall, Promised Valley Playhouse, Homecoming Spectacular, and Canyon View...
Dates: 1977-2000

Jane Thompson audio and video materials, 1960-2006

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

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.

Dates: 1960-2006

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 collection of audio materials, 1960-2006

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

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.

Dates: 1960-2006

Jane Thompson collection of videorecordings, 1966-2006

 Sub-Series
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 2 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1966-2006

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 papers on Brigham Young University performing groups, 1953-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 5663 Series 8
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1953-2009

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 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

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