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Ardean Watts papers, 1928-2015

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Watts, Ardean W. (Ardean Walton), 1928-2017
Title
Ardean Watts papers
Dates
1928-2015 (inclusive)
Quantity
11.75 linear feet, (32 boxes)
Collection Number
ACCN 2950
Summary
The Ardean Watts papers (1928-2015) contain his professional, personal, and general material. Watts was a prominent figure in the Utah arts community.
Repository
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

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
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Biographical Note

Ardean Watts was a prominent figure in the Utah arts community. Watts served as a vocal coach, chorus master, assistant conductor and musical director. Watts experienced many professional opportunities, beginning with the Assistant Director for BYU A Capella Choir (1951-1952). Later, Watts served as the Associate Conductor for the Utah Symphony Orchestra (1956-1979) and the Official Pianist for the Utah Symphony Orchestra (1958-1979). Watts also served as the Musical Director of Ballet West, Pioneer Memorial Theatre, and the University of Utah Opera Company. Watts was the founder, executive and artistic director of the University of Utah Opera Company (1965-1978), as well as the Musical Director for University of Utah Theatre (1958-1966). Watts received numerous awards, including the University of Utah's Distinguished Teaching award (1992), the Madeleine Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts and Humanities (1996), and the Governor's Award in the Arts (1997).

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Content Description

Materials in this collection consist of professional material, personal material, general materials, correspondence, calendars, journals, and production materials.

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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.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

This collection was maintained in the majority of its original folders. The collection was arranged beginning with personal documents followed by his professional documents and then general documents. Documents are arranged according to material type. Documents within sections are generally organized chronologically, while his personal papers are organized according to the relevancy to his life.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Ardean Watts in 2016.

Processing Note

Processed by Vanessa Barnes in 2016.

Separated Materials

Photographs were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Conductors (Music)--Utah--Archives
  • Latter Day Saint artists--Utah--Archives
  • Latter Day Saint men--Utah--Archives

Personal Names

  • Watts, Ardean W. (Ardean Walton), 1928-2017--Archives
  • Watts, Ardean W. (Ardean Walton), 1928-2017--Travel

Corporate Names

  • Ballet West (U.S.)--Records and correspondence
  • University of Utah--Faculty
  • Utah Symphony Orchestra--Records and correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Calendars
  • Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
  • Correspondence
  • Diaries
  • Eulogies
  • Interviews
  • Lectures

Finding aid created by Vanessa Barnes.
2016 (last modified: 2019)

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