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Hands in Harmony records, 1986-2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Hands in Harmony
- Title
- Hands in Harmony records
- Dates
- 1986-2016 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 19.68 cubic ft. (26 boxes) + 101.47 GB
- Collection Number
- 12674
- Summary
- Hands in Harmony was a sign singing performance group established in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Collection contains performance/tour books, recorded performances, and a documentation history containing correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, printed materials, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and video.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Hands in Harmony was a sign singing performance group established in 1986 in Cheyenne, Wyoming for young people aged 4-19. They used choreographed sign language to speak to the hearing impaired and enhance the sound presentation for the hearing. Hands in Harmony traveled the Nation performing for various events in Washington D.C., Seattle, Disney World, New York, Tennessee, Gettysburg, and many performances at home in Wyoming. After 31 years, the group presented their final show, “31 Years of Memories, a Reunion Show,” on December 18, 2016 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains performance/tour books dedicated to the last 31 years, recorded performances, and a documentation history of Hands in Harmony from 1986-2016 containing correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, printed materials, memorabilia, scrapbooks, and video.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by Hands in Harmony at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis material was received from Martha J. Borgaard from 2017-2019.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2017 and updated in June 2021.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. RecordsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 1 | Book: "30 years of memories, Hands in Harmony, 1986-2016" |
1986-2016 | |
| 1 | Book: "30 years of memories, Hands in Harmony Christmas, 1986-2016" |
1986-2016 | |
| 1 | Program: "31 Years of Christmas Memories" |
December 18, 2016 | |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_001 | Video: HiH Slideshow Performance, 2016 Reunion (DVD) |
2016 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_002 | Video: "Hands in Harmony, National Anthem" pre-recorded performance and live performance at Colorado Rockies Game (CD) |
undated |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_003 | Video: "Hands in Harmony Christmas Public Show 2016: 31 Years of Christmas Memories" (DVD) |
2016 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_004 | Video: "Hands in Harmony Presents: The 30th Year of Sharing Christmas" (DVD) |
January 2016 |
Series II. Documentation History of Hands in Harmony, 1986-2016 Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | |||
| 2 | Prologue |
2016 | |
| 2 | The Overview, Story, and Narrative Behind the Scenes |
2016 | |
| 2 | Record of Hands in Harmony's Documentation of Archived History |
2016 | |
| 2 | Cross Reference Index of Documented items |
2016 | |
| Box | |||
| 2 | Section 1: An Introduction to Hands in Harmony |
1986-2016 | |
| 8 | Section 2: Annual "A Night to Remember" and Other Fundraisers |
1986-2016 | |
| 8 | Section 3: Chaperones, Volunteers, Staff |
1986-2016 | |
| 8 | Section 4: Cheyenne Frontier Days |
1986-2016 | |
| 8 | Section 5: Christmas Presentations |
1986-2016 | |
| 11 | Section 6: Christmas Reunion Performance |
2016 | |
| 2 | Section 7: Christmas Programs |
1986-2016 | |
| 9 | Section 8: Deaf Community |
1986-2016 | |
| 9 | Section 9: Early Hands |
1986-2016 | |
| 11 | Section 10: Final Summer Reunion "A Night to Remember" |
2016 | |
| 2 | Section 11: Flyers |
1986-2016 | |
| 2 | Section 12: God Bless the USA |
1986-2016 | |
| 9 | Section 13: Governor's Arts Award, Proclamations, Certificates, More Awards |
1986-2016 | |
| 2 and 9 | Section 14: Hands in Faith (HIF) Deaf Ministry (services and bulletins) |
1986-2016 | |
| 3 | Section 15: Hands in Harmony Monthly Newsletters |
1986-2016 | |
| 3 | Section 15: Sample Policy Handbooks |
1996-2012 | |
| 3 and 10 | Section 16: In the News Coast to Coast - Newspapers, TV coverage, Online |
1986-2016 | |
| 10 | Section 17: In the News Organizations' Publications, Newsletters, Books, Magazine Coverage |
1986-2016 | |
| 3 | Section 18: Lessons Learned or At Least Shared |
1986-2016 | |
Section 19: Letters, Communications from the Public, Organizations, Audience Members |
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| Box | |||
| 3 and 26 | 19A - Responses Following the Presentations (includes correspondence boards 1-5,15, and 17) |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | 19B - Confirmation, Requests, Pre-performance (books 1-2) |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | 19C - Letters from Schools, Students, Young People |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | Section 20: Letters from Members, Parents, Volunteers |
1986-2016 | |
| 11 | Section 21: Members Interpreting, Working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Beyond Hands |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | Section 22: Memory Gallery (photo pages) |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | Section 23: MOONRIDER (A World Without Borders) |
1989-2010 | |
| 4 | Section 24: National Anthem Signed at Major League Baseball Games and Other Venues |
1986-2016 | |
| 11 | Section 25: Patriotic and Military |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | Section 26: Performance Expectations and Requirements |
1986-2016 | |
Section 27: Performance Staging Charts, Signup Sheets, Setup Sheets, Other Aids - Samples |
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| Box | |||
| 4 | 27A - Performance Signup Sheets, Setup Sheets, Other Aids |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | 27B - Performance Staging Charts (Part 1 - Christmas, Part 2 - Around-the-Year) |
1986-2016 | |
| 4 | 27C - 2016 Alumni Reunion Staging's |
2016 | |
| 5 | 27D - Hands in Faith Staging Charts |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Section 28: Programs from a Variety of Events |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Section 29: Sign Classes and Training Groups |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Section 30: Special People Along the Road of Extended Tours (The Kills, The Tatus, The Yoders) |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Section 31: Special Performances, Events, More memories |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 and 10 | Section 32: Team Building and Martha Bucks - Supplement (Level 1,2,3) (Puzzles) |
1986-2016 | |
| 10 | Section 33: The Bump in the Road - The Total Loss of Funds, Embezzlement |
1986-2016 | |
Section 34: Tours and Travel |
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| Box | |||
| 5 | 34A - Extended Tours with Individual Segments of the Tours |
1986-2016 | |
| Box | |||
| 5 | Segment 1-General Tour Background |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Segment 2- Dress of the Day-Tour Shirts-Laundry |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Segment 3-Facilities, On the Road Housing |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Segment 4- Performance Sites, Setups, Behind the Scenes, Improvisation, Often the Unknown |
1986-2016 | |
| 5 | Segment 5-Tour Meals |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 6-Dress-up Dinners |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 7-Activities |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 8-Selection |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 9-The Unplanned, Including Extenuation Conditions, Weather-Road Closures, etc. |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 10-More Flexibility |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 11-Tour Sharing Time and Cast Party |
1986-2016 | |
| 6 | Segment 12-Tour Memory Book |
1986-2016 | |
34A - Extended Tours with Tour by Years |
1986-2016 | ||
| Box | |||
| 6 | 1987 Wyoming Tour |
1987 | |
| 6 | 1988 Arizona Tour |
1988 | |
| 6 | 1989 Jackson Tour |
1989 | |
| 6 and 12 | 1990 Wyoming Centennial Tour (with tour memory book) |
1990 | |
| 6 and 12 | 1991 Nevada-California Tour (with tour memory book) |
1991 | |
| 6 and 12 | 1993 Colorado Spring Break Tour (with tour memory book) |
1993 | |
| 6 and 12 | 1994 Nebraska Tour (with tour memory book) |
1994 | |
| 6 and 12 | 1995 New York Tour (with tour memory book) |
1995 | |
| 6 and 13 | 1996 Southern Tour (with tour memory book) |
1996 | |
| 6 and 13 | 1997 Black Hills Tour (with tour memory book) |
1997 | |
| 6 and 13 | 1998 Kansas-Branson, Mo-Arkansas Tour (with tour memory book) |
1998 | |
| 6 and 13 | 1999 Northwest Tour (with tour memory book) |
1999 | |
| 14 | 2000 Washington D.C. Tour (with tour memory book) |
2000 | |
| 6 and 15 | 2001 Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota Tour (with tour memory book) |
2001 | |
| 6 and 16 | 2002 New York, Shipshewana Tour (with tour memory book) |
2002 | |
| 6 and 17 | 2003 Wyoming Tour (with tour memory book) |
2003 | |
| 6 and 18 | 2004 Chicago, Shipshewana Tour (with tour memory book) |
2004 | |
| 7 and 19 | 2005 Cam-Plex, Black Hills Tour (with tour memory book) |
2005 | |
| 7 and 19 | 2006 Casper, Gillette, Estes Park, Co Tour (with tour memory book) |
2006 | |
| 7 and 20 | 2007 Shipshewana, St. Louis Tour (with tour memory book) |
2007 | |
| 7 and 21 | 2008 New York Shipshewana Tour (with tour memory book) |
2008 | |
| 7 and 22 | 2009 Colorado Tour (with tour memory book) |
2009 | |
| 7 and 23 | 2010 Montana Tour (with tour memory book) |
2010 | |
| 7 and 24 | 2011 WY-CO Team Building Tour (with tour memory book) |
2011 | |
| 7 and 24 | 2012 Denver Tour (with tour memory book) |
2012 | |
| 7 and 25 | 2013 Cam-Plex Black Hills Tour (with tour memory book) |
2013 | |
| 7 | 2014 Colorado Tour |
2014 | |
| 7 | 2015 Cody Yellowstone tour |
2015 | |
| 10 | 34B - Additional Travel |
1986-2016 | |
| 11 and 26 | Section 35: UP WITH PEOPLE (includes board with letters from students) |
1986-2016 | |
| 7 | Section 36: WE ARE WYOMING, Wyoming's Official Centennial Song, Tour, Celebrations |
1990 | |
| 7 | Section 37: Workshops Given and Received |
1986-2016 | |
| 7 | Section 38: Young Members' Photos book 2 and Sample membership directory |
1986-2016 | |
Section 39: DVDs, Videos, Online, TV |
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| Box | |||
| 7 | Documentation |
2016 | |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_005 | Hands in Harmony collection for the American Heritage Center (USB) |
1986-2016 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_006 | 1991 at VFW Ladies Auxiliary convention, Nevada (DVD) |
1991 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_007 | excerpts, ABC World News this Morning, Miss Colorado Scholarship Pageant, 1995 Civic Center show (DVD) |
1990-1995 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_008 | Promotional Tape Created by KGWN-TV Cheyenne, WY (DVD) |
1996 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_009 | Christmas Show as aired on KGWN-TV (DVD) |
1996 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_010 | 2000 Public Performance at East High School Cheyenne WY (DVD) |
2000 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_011 | 2002 Presenting Where Were You, God Bless the USA, National Anthem (DVD) |
2002 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_012 | Performance at Molina, IL (DVD) |
2004 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_013 | Final portion of Presentation at Moline, IL (DVD) |
2004 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_014 | Hands in Faith 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, NE (DVD) |
2004 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_015 | Slideshow and Alumni/ membership Performance Reunion (DVD) |
2016 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_016 | "National Anthem" Presentations Recorded in Central High School Cheyenne, WY, with Soloist at Colorado Rockies Game, Denver, CO (DVD) |
undated |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_017-021 | 1989-1995 Christmas Shows as aired on KGWN-TV (5 DVDs) |
1989-1995 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_022 | 1996 Singing The Change by Garth Brooks, Wichita, KS, Oklahoma City, OK (DVD) |
1996 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_023 | 1998 "Christmas in July" Eastern Star 4-state OES Exchange, Pittsburg, KS (recorded by the TRAX OF YOUR TIMES) (DVD) |
July 26, 1998 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_024 | 1998 Public Christmas Show (DVD) |
December 20, 1998 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_025 | 2006 Christmas Show (DVD) |
December 17, 2006 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_026 | 2015 The 30th Year of Sharing Christmas (DVD) |
2015 |
| Digital | ahcdm_12674_027 | 2016 31 years of Christmas memories (DVD) |
2016 |
| 7 | Section 40: Epilogue |
1986-2016 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Performing arts -- Wyoming
- Sign language -- Study and teaching
Geographical Names
- Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
- Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
Processed by Jamie J. Greene
November 2017
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
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