Babcock Performing Readers photograph collection, 1980-1996
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Babcock Performing Readers
- Title
- Babcock Performing Readers photograph collection
- Dates
- 1980-1996 (inclusive)19801996
- Quantity
- .22 linear feet, (1 archives box) : 124 items
- Collection Number
- P1030
- Summary
- The Babcock Performing Readers photographs (1980-1996) are comprised of scrapbooks and photos showing the Babcock performing readers presentations, events, and parties. This collection is entirely digitalized and available online in our Digital Library.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The Babcock Performing Readers was originally named the Maud May Babcock Reading Arts Society after Maud May Babcock (1867-1954), a very prominent figure in Utah theater and speech. Their goal is to preserve the art of oral interpre-tation by bringing literature to life through live performance.
Content Description
The Babcock Performing Readers photographs (1980-1996) are comprised of scrapbooks and photos showing the Babcock performing readers presentations, events, and parties.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Maud May Babcock Reading Arts Society Doctor Wanda Clayton Thomas, 1989
- P1030n01_01_001 : Maud May Babcock portrait
- P1030n01_01_002--007 : Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas reading "Vengeance is Mine," March 9, 1989 at the Center Stage Lower Lounge in Salt Lake City.
- P1030n01_01_008-009 : People looking at a display in a gallery (probably the Art Barn), late 1980s (duplicates).
- P1030n01_01_010 : Member performing a reading, November 10, 1988 at the Arts Council.
- P1030n01_01_011-018 : Center Stage Performers, April 1988.
- P1030n01_01_019 : "Evelyn Vernon (blonde in red) of the Art Barn contributed Maud May Babcock clippings and photos.
- P1030n01_01_020-025 :
- P1030n01_01_026--028 : Scrapbook page from November 1988. 26: Virginia Sorenson books display, 27: Dr. William Moulder, 28: Reader Vyrle Woolston.
- P1030n01_01_029--032 : Scrapbook page from November 1988. 29: Maud May Babcock Readers performing for the Salt Lake Arts Council, 30: Dr. William Moulder (Treasurer) and Dick Anderson (Vice President), 31: Beth Harris (President), 32: Joyce Skidmore (Director).
Container: Box 1, Folder 1 -
Description: "The Neighbors" Presentation, March 1991
- P1030n01_02_001 : Louise Hill Howe
- P1030n01_02_002 : Dick Anderson
- P1030n01_02_003-004 : Brad Nygren
- P1030n01_02_005 : Left to Right: Dr. Halbert Greaves, Elroy Jones, and Dr. Boyer Jarvis
- P1030n01_02_006 : Left to right: Dr. Halbert Greaves, Laurlene Stephen, Marilyn Scharine
- P1030n01_02_007 : Left to Right: Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas, Louise Hill Howe, and Mallonee R.
- P1030n01_02_008 : Brad Nygren and Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas
- P1030n01_02_009 : "The Neighbors" by Zara Gale, presented 5 times in May 1991.
- P1030n01_02_010 : Dick Anderson
- P1030n01_02_011--016 : Readers performing, including: Michael Bennett, Dr. Boyer Jarvis, Beverly Rowland, Jed Shields, Brad Nygren, Teddy Fullmer, Shirlee Shields, Oscar Rowland (film), Jerry Johnston (Deseret News).
Container: Box 1, Folder 2 -
Description: Art Barn, Red Butte Gardens, Utah Arts Festival, and Presentations.
- P1030n01_03_001 : Joyce Skidmore (Director) at the Neil Simon Evening, January 13, 1994 at the Art Barn.
- P1030n01_03_002 : Audience
- P1030n01_03_003 : Yvonne Hevaly with Cambridge and University of Utah students
- P1030n01_03_004--005 : Art Barn exhibit
- P1030n01_03_006--008 : Performers and audience at the Gorge Auditorium at Westminster College
- P1030n01_03_009--011 : Red Butte Garden gathering with Yvonne Hevaly
- P1030n01_03_012--018 : Downtown Salt Lake City Arts Festival, including Beverly and Oscar Rowland, Teddy Fulllmer
- P1030n01_03_019--032 : Performance at the Art Barn, including: Ardean Watts, Lu Dornbush, William Moulder, Oscar and Beverly Rowland, Elroy Jones, Rex Campbell, Laurlene Stephen, Dick Anderson, Bryan Gardner, Evelyn Vernon, Arlene Lampere, Bill and Donna Smart
- P1030n01_03_033 : Shirlee Shields, Mavis Stedman, Dr. Mary Jane Hair
- P1030n01_03_034 : Dick Anderson, Teddy Fullmer, Beth Harris, Dr. Halbert Greaves
- P1030n01_03_035 : Dr. Mary Jane Hair, Vyrle Woolston, Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas, Dick Anderson
- P1030n01_03_036 : Gene Pack and Margaret Cromwell
- P1030n01_03_037 : " In Teddy [Fullmer's] Garden, including: Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas, Vyrle Woolston, Bryan Gardner, Marilyn Scharine, Teddy Fullmer, Dr. Mary Jane Hair, Laurlene Stephen
Container: Box 1, Folder 3 -
Description: Members of Babcock Performing Readers
- P1030n01_04_001--004 : Shirlee Shields and Teddy Fullmer
- P1030n01_04_005 : Shirlee Shields and Joyce Skidmore
- P1030n01_04_006 : Rex Campbell, Jean? And Sherwin ?
- P1030n01_04_007 : Doug and Marsha Calder: Graduate students and grandparents now.
- P1030n01_04_008 : Dan Keeler and Elroy Jones (vocalist), Kimberly Granger, his granddaughter (accompanist)
- P1030n01_04_009 : Participants: Brad Nygren, Beth Harris, and Dr. William Moulder
- P1030n01_04_010 : Mr. and Mrs. Dan Keller, Linda (behind), and Michael Bennett
- P1030n01_04_011--012 : John Beach, Sharee Hughes, Larry Chaston, and David Bullock, October 10, 1996
- P1030n01_04_013--022 : At the Art Barn, including: Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas, Vyrle Woolston, Beth Harris, Rhonda ?, Teddy Fullmer, and Shirlee Shields
- P1030n01_04_023--025 : Scrapbook page. 23: Georgianne Lees (Wife of C. Lowell Lees), 24: Oscar Rowland and Gene Pack, 25: John Nicholeson, Mike ?, Dan Keller
- P1030n01_04_026--028 : Scrapbook page. 26: audience members including Pete Skidmore, Joyce Marder, 27: audience members, 28: readers on the stage.
- P1030n01_04_029--032 : Performers on stage
- P1030n01_04_033 : Dr. Wanda Clayton Thomas
- P1030n01_04_034--036 : Scrapbook page. 34: William Sargeant, Dr. Boyer Jarvis, 35: Gene Pack, Oscar Rowland, 36: Audience members
- P1030n01_04_037 : Gene Pack and William Sargeant
- P1030n01_04_038 : Bryan Gardner
- P1030n01_04_039 Georgianne Lees (Wife of C. Lowell Lees)
Container: Box 1, Folder 4
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Readers' theater
Form or Genre Terms
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
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