Thompson, Jane, 1921-2013
Dates
- Existence: 1921 - 2013
Biographical History
Jane Thompson (1921-2013) was a performer, Brigham Young University alumni, and head of various Brigham Young University performing groups.
Jane Thompson grew up in Malta, Idaho. In 1943, Thompson graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. After graduating from Brigham Young University, Jane Thompson toured Europe and performed for soldiers during World War II as part of the Civilian Actors Technician Service. Thompson returned to the United States in 1947. From 1950 to 1952 Jane served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint in Wales.
In 1952, Jane Thompson began her career at Brigham Young University. Thompson took over as the head of the Student Program Bureau, later known as Young Ambassadors. In 1956, Jane left Brigham Young University to be a talent coach in a professional talent studio in New York. After only three years, Jane returned to Brigham Young University. During her time at Brigham Young University, Thompson created and directed many performing groups and shows. Jane also organized performances for various groups of United States servicemen.
Thompson retired from Brigham Young University in 1984. Jane Thompson received many awards for her service while at Brigham Young University. Jane Thompson passed away on June 1, 2013.
Citation:
Life sketch, ca. 1998: t.p. (Jane Thompson) p. 1 (b. 1921)found: Dear to my heart: a song for mothers and daughters, n.d.: t.p. (arranged by Jane Thompson)
BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications website, via WWW, April 2, 2014: Janeie Thompson (Jane Thompson b.1921; d.2013; was a performer, Brigham Young University alumni, and head of various Brigham Young University performing groups; grew up in Malta, Idaho; In 1943, graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music; after graduating from Brigham Young University, toured Europe and performed for soldiers during World War II as part of the Civilian Actors Technician Service; returned to the United States in 1947; from 1950 to 1952 Jane served a Latter-day Saint mission in Wales; in 1952, Jane Thompson began her career at Brigham Young University; took over as the head of the Student Program Bureau, later known as Young Ambassadors; in 1956, Jane left Brigham Young University to be a talent coach in a professional talent studio in New York; after only three years, Jane returned to Brigham Young University; during her time at Brigham Young University, Thompson created and directed many performing groups and shows; organized performances for various groups of United States servicemen; retired from Brigham Young University in 1984; received many awards for her service while at Brigham Young University; passed away on June 1, 2013)
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Jane Thompson correspondence, 1945-2013
Contains correspondence surrounding Thompson, her personal life, her career, and Brigham Young University and its performing groups. Included are letters and cards. Correspondence is addressed to whole performing groups or to Thompson. Dates range from 1945 to 2013.
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.
Program Bureau records
Includes correspondence, minutes, scripts, lists, newsclippings, and photographs concerning tours and shows.
Jane Thompson papers
Contains photos, clippings, awards, scrapbook materials, notes and other papers from Jane Thompson. Materials relate to the personal life of Jane Thompson and the Brigham Young University performing groups that she was involved with. Dates range from 1941 to 2013.