Ardean W. Watts papers, 1961-1974

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Watts, Ardean W. (Ardean Walton), 1928-
Title
Ardean W. Watts papers
Dates
1961-1974 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 linear foot
Collection Number
Acc0283
Summary
Ardean Watts served as professor of music at the University of Utah and director of the University of Utah Opera Company. This collection contains administrative and production files of the University of Utah Opera Company and the Snowbird Summer Arts Institute (1977).
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, University Archives and Records Management
University Archives and Records Management, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
666 Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT
84112
Telephone: 8015818242
david.buhler@utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains administrative and production files of the University of Utah Opera Company and the Snowbird Summer Arts Institute (1977).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: Ardean W. Watts papers, Acc. 283, Box [ ]. University Archives and Records Management. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Following Citations:Acc. 283.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Bernstein Mass to OperaReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 1

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Bernstein Mass
1974
2
Opera Productions (Old)
3-11
Opera
1961-1977
12-17
Opera - Amahl and the Night Visitors
1965-1971
18
Opera - Barber of Seville
1966
19
Opera - The Flying Dutchman
1968
20
Opera - Hansel and Gretel
1976
21
Opera - Il Trionfo dell' onore
1966
22
Opera - La Boheme
1977
23
Opera - La Traviata
1969
24
Opera - Madame Butterfly
1967
25
Opera - Magic Flute
1975

Opera to Snowbird Summer Arts InstituteReturn to Top

Container(s): Box 2

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
Opera - Mother of us All
1969
2
Opera - Opera for People who Hate Opera
1968
3
Opera - Rigoletto
1966
4
Opera - Tosca
1970
5
Opera - The Turn of the Screw
1967
6
Opera Budget
1965-1966
7
Opera Production Statistics
8
Opera Ticket Sales
9-10
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute
1976-1977
11
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - American String Teachers Association
1977
12
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Budget
1977
13
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Concerts
1977
14
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Fund Raising
1977
15
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - National Advisory Board
1977
16
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - National Association of Teachers of Singing
1977
17
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Orchestra
1977
18
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Other Workshops
1977
19
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Piano
1977
20
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute - Publicity
1977
21
Snowbird Summer Arts Institute
1978

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Music festivals--Utah--History--Sources
  • Opera--Utah--Production and direction--History--Sources
  • Universities and colleges--Utah--Salt Lake City--History--Sources

Personal Names

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

Corporate Names

  • University of Utah--Archives
  • University of Utah--Faculty
  • University of Utah. Opera Company
  • University of Utah. Summer Arts Institute programs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Budgets
  • Correspondence
  • Memorandums