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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)
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
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

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.

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Content Description

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.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Hands in Harmony at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Martha J. Borgaard from 2017-2019.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in November 2017 and updated in June 2021.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • Performing arts -- Wyoming
  • Sign language -- Study and teaching

Geographical Names

  • Wyoming -- History -- 1946-1999
  • Wyoming -- History -- 2000-
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