John Hart photograph collection, 1952-1953
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Photographer
- Hart, John, 1921-2015
- Title
- John Hart photograph collection
- Dates
- 1952-1953 (inclusive)19521953
- Quantity
- 143 items, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- P2121
- Summary
- John Hart (1921-2015) was a ballet dancer and director who served as artistic director for Ballet West from 1985 to 1997. This collection contains a photograph album containing travel photographs taken by Hart and documenting trips throughout Europe and California between 1952 and 1953.
- 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
Biographical Note
Francis John Hart was born on July, 4, 1921, in London, England to Ivy Hart and Frank L. Hart. Hart began studying at the Royal Academy of Dance under Judith Espinosa when he was twelve years old. He joined the Vic-Wells Ballet in 1938 and soon became a principal dancer. Between 1942 to 1946, Hart served in the British Royal Air Force. After his World War II service, Hart returned to England and began working with the Royal Ballet. Between 1962 and 1970 he served as Assistant Director of the Royal Ballet. Between 1971 and 1980, Hart served as artistic director of the Performing Arts Council of the Transvaal Ballet in South Africa. In 1980, he worked as artistic director for the Ballet of San Diego. In 1985, he moved to Utah to take the position of artistic director for Ballet West, a position that he held until his retirement in 1997. In this position, Hart was often credited for turning Ballet West into a world renowned company.
John Hart died on February 8, 2015.
Content Description
The John Hart photograph collection consists of one photograph album containing 143 photographs of travel to Portugal, Spain, France, and Pebble Beach, California. Includes images taken of historic sites, beaches, bull fights, and a Silverstone Production sports car event. The photographs date from 1952 and 1953.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the John Hart photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: John Hart photograph collection, P2121, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations: P2121.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: AlbumContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Bullfights--Photographs
- Sports cars--Photographs
Personal Names
- Hart, John, 1921-2015
Geographical Names
- France
- Portugal
- Spain
Form or Genre Terms
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- photograph albums
