Utah Opera Company records,

Overview of the Collection Creator Title Dates Quantity Collection Number Summary Repository Access Restrictions Languages Utah Opera Company Utah Opera Company records 1975-2002 (inclusive) 1975 2002 43.75 linear feet Accn1215 The Utah Opera Company records (1975-2002) is comprised of the company's administrative and financial records, as well as materials relating to its Opera in the Schools program. Included are correspondence, financial statements, checks and check stubs, meeting minutes, receipts, invoices, general ledger and transaction registers, donation cards, teacher and student evaluations, programs, and notes. The Utah Opera Company was formed in 1976 by Glade Peterson (died 1990), a native Utahn renowned in Europe for his operatic talent. 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: 801-581-8863 SPCreference@lists.utah.edu 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. English Historical Note The Utah Opera Company was formed in 1976 by Glade Peterson (died 1990), a native Utahn renowned in Europe for his operatic talent. Content Description The Utah Opera Company records (1975-2002) is comprised of the company's administrative and financial records, as well as materials relating to its Opera in the Schools program. Included are correspondence, financial statements, checks and check stubs, meeting minutes, receipts, invoices, general ledger and transaction registers, donation cards, teacher and student evaluations, programs, and notes. The first box in the collection, dating from 1977 to 1986, contains correspondence between Peterson and others associated with the Utah Opera Company. Administrative files are located in boxes 2-6 and include information on the company's history, its boards and committees, company http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 1

policies, opera productions, performers, and institutions affiliated with the Utah Opera Company. These files date from 1978 to 1989. Financial records, dating from 1975-1988, are located in boxes 7-57 and include donation records, receipts, invoices, statements, checks and check stubs, bank deposit slips, tax documents, and general ledger and transaction registers. Information on company accounts, performance finances, personnel, ticket sales, and fund raising is also included in these boxes. es 58-72 house documents relating to the company's Opera in the Schools program. The bulk of these materials consists of thank-you letters and student and teacher evaluations resulting from performances by the Utah Opera Company at various elementary and junior high schools. Also included is background information on the school program, performance reports, Utah school directories, performer contracts, news clippings, narration typescripts and notes to accompany performances, and materials pertaining to other opera companies, such as the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Report cards containing donation information are located in boxes 73-76 and date from the 1980s. Utah Opera Company programs, dating from 1987 to 1990, as well as a 1976 booklet of French opera programs, are housed in box 77. 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 Utah Opera Company records must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator. Preferred Citation Initial Citation: Utah Opera Company records, Accn 1215, [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah. Following Citations: Accn 1215. Administrative Information Acquisition Information Gift of Leslie Adams in 1991. Gift of Shirley Bliss in 2009. Processing Note Processed by Lisa Townsend in 1998. Addendum processed by Betsey Welland in 2013. Separated Materials Photographs and audio-visual materials have been transferred to Special Collection's Multimedia collections (P0550 and A0342). http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 2

Detailed Description of the Collection Correspondence, 1977-1986 1 Administrative Files, 1983-1989 2 2 1-17 Board Meeting Minutes and Reports 1983-1984 18 Utah Opera Company Information Packet 1989 19 Opera Board Retreat 1989 Administrative Files, 1979-1985 3 3 1 Claudia F. Ward, Executive Committee Information 1979 2 Chorus Audition Sign-up Sheets 3 Opera-music Theater Front Sheets 4 Vacation and Sick-leave Policy http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 3

5 Production/Costume Shop, Materials List 6 National Telecom Phone System, Information Packet 7 Sprint Phone System, Information Sheet and Pamphlet 8 American Express This folder includes correspondence, notes, and sponsorship documents. 1983 9 Press Releases 1984-1985 10 Questionnaire Concerning the Production of Don Pasquale 1981 11 Interchange, Vol. 5 No. 1 and No. 3 1982-1983 12 Opera Companies, Brochures 13 Opera America Included in this folder are newsletters, news clippings, correspondence, and background information. 1981 14 Olympic Arts Festival (Los Angeles, California) 1983 15 Photography 1979-1982 16 The Articulator (Newsletter) 1981-1983 17 Central Opera Service This folder contains an order form for a directory of children's operas and music theater. 1983 Administrative Files, 1979-1980s 4 4 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 4

1 G. Schimer, Inc. 1982 2 Salt Lake Council for the Arts 1983 3 U.S. Citizens for the Arts 1981-1983 4 Utah Arts Council 1981-1983 5 Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce 1983 6 Ogden Opera Guild 1980-1983 7 Conference of International Guilds This folder contains correspondence, rosters, and an information packet on the conference. Also included is a program for an equestrian event sponsored by the Utah Opera Company. 8 Utah Symphony This folder contains correspondence, pamphlets, and schedules from the 1980s. 1980-1981 1980 9 Capitol Theater Policies 10-11 Salt Palace, Correspondence and Budget Information 1979-1983 12 Chorus, Correspondence and Lists 1980s 13 Smith and Associates Insurance, Reports and Enrollment Cards 1980s 14 Alfred Neilson's Expenses 1981 15 Opera Party Guest List 1980 Administrative Files, 1978-1985 5 5 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 5

1 Snowbird Institute, Correspondence and Pamphlets 1984 2 Stage Hands Union Contract 1984-1985 3 Lists of Board Members 1980s 4 Biographies of Singers 5 Triad Center Space Needs Survey 1984 6 Rocky Mountain Datatix Systems, Correspondence 1983 7-8 Executive Board, Meeting Agendas and Rosters 1982-1984 9 Utah Arts Festival Correspondence, an agreement, and a pamphlet are present in this folder. 10 Opera Outreach Programs, Correspondence and News Releases 1982-1984 1982-1984 11 Park City Festival, Information Sheet 1981 12 Programs and Concerts 1982-1983 13 Office Information 1980 14 Utah Opera Company History 1982 15 Articles of Incorporation 1978-1979 16 "Annual Report of the School Programs of Ballet West, the Hansen Planetarium, the Utah Opera Company, and the Utah Symphony" 1980 17 Marriott Brunch 1983-1984 18 Lease Agreement Between Salt Lake County and the Utah Opera Company 1984 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 6

Administrative Files, 1981-1983 6 6 1 Bylaws and Background Information 2 Board Meeting Minutes 1981 3 Notes on La Fanciulla 4 Payroll Taxes 1981-1982 5 Salary Administration 1982-1983 6 Computer Software Programs, Information Sheets 7-8 Glade Peterson This folder includes correspondence and a biography, as well as European tour programs featuring Peterson as an opera star. 9 Enterprise Business Contract Subscription 10 Miscellaneous 1981-1983 Record of Donations, 1977-1980 7 Record of Donations, 1980-1981 8 Record of Donations, 1981-1983 9 Record of Donations, 1983-1986 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 7

10 Record of Donations, 1987-1988 11 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 12 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 13 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 14 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 15 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 16 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 17 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 18 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 19 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 20 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 21 Receipts, Invoices, and Statements, 1980s 22 s 4-6 of this box contain receipt registers and input forms. Receipt Registers and Input Forms, 1983-1985 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 8

23 Receipt Registers and Input Forms, 1984-1988 24 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1980 25 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1980-1981 26 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1981-1982 27 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1982 28 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1982-1983 29 Checks, Tracy Collins Bank and Trust, 1983-1984 29A Checks, 1980-1983 30 30 1-4 Tracy Collins Bank and Trust 1983 5-8 Zions First National Bank 1980-1981 Checks, Zions First National Bank, 1981-1983 31 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 9

Checks, 1983-1984 31A 31A 1-2 Zions First National Bank 1983-1984 3-5 American Savings 1983 Checks, 1983-1984 31B 31B 1-5 American Savings 1983-1984 6 First Security Bank of Utah 1983 Checks, 1983-1984 32 32 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 10

1 Zions First National Bank 1983 2-5 American Savings 6-7 Check Carbon Copies 1984 Checks, 1980-1986 33 33 1 Check Carbon Copies 1984 2-3 Check Photocopies 1986 4 Voided Checks 1980-1981 Check Stubs, 1976-1979 34 Check Stubs, 1979-1980 35 Check Stubs, 1980-1982 36 Check Stubs, 1982-1983 37 Check Stubs, 1979-1983 38 Check stubs in folders 3-6 were used for the Utah Opera Company's school program. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 11

Check Stubs, 1983-1985 39 Check stubs in folders 1-4 were used for the Utah Opera Company's school program. Bank Deposit Slips, 1983-1985 40 40 1-2 Donations 1983-1985 3-4 BOR There is no information as to what "BOR" stands for, but it could possibly refer to the Board of Regents. 5-8 Miscellaneous Included in these folders are records of taxes, productions, advertising, and other aspects of the company. 1983-1985 1983-1985 Financial records, 1978-1985 41 41 1-2 Bank Statements and Tax Information 1984-1985 3 Analysis of Bank Deposits 1978 4 Bank records for Tracy Collins 1984 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 12

5 Farmers Mercantile Association (FMA) Thrift and Loan Company, Savings Statements 1982-1983 6 Savings Account Books 1980-1981 7-16 Financial Statements These folders also include auditor's reports. 17-19 Memorandum on Accounting Procedures, Internal Control, and Related Matters 1978-1985 1980-1985 Financial records, 1980-1981 42 42 1 Performance Budget for Little Red Riding Hood, Arias, and Amahl and the Night Visitors 2-7 Disbursement Register 1980-1981 Financial records, 1975-1985 43 43 1-2 Personnel records These folders contain notes and documents concerning wages and hours worked. http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 13

3-7 Taxes Tax forms, correspondence, and other documents are included in these folders. 1975 Financial records, 1979-1984 44 44 1-7 Ticket Sales and Office Reports 1979-1984 8 Accounting Notebook 1980-1981 Financial records, 1984-1985 45 This box contains expense reports and balance sheets prepared for board meetings. Financial records, 1976-1985 46 46 1 Recommendation of Legislative Donations to Fine Arts 1979-1980 2 In-kind Donations 1982-1983 3 Buffet Operatique Party 1981 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 14

4 Application for Project Grants 1976 5-7 Payroll Information Tax forms are also included. 1977-1985 8 Statement of Operations 1980-1981 9 Chart of Accounts List 1982 10 Record of Stock Assets 1983 11 Dividends, Statements 1982 12 Costume Department, Expense Reports and Correspondence 1982-1983 13 Purchases, Notes and Receipt 1984 14 Accounting Forms 1982 Financial records, 1979-1985 47 47 1 Energy Management Institute (EMI) Energy Corporation Annual Report 1984-1985 Volume 1 Account Ledger 1981-1982 2-8 Budget Notes and Reports 1979-1985 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 15

Financial records, 1978-1983 48 48 1-2 Trade-off Accounts These folders contain reports, invoices, and receipts. 3 La Fanciulla Information on salaries and expenditures are included. 1981-1983 1982 4 Transfers from Paine Webber, Notes and Statements 1980-1981 5 Annual Fund Drive 6 Record of Stock Donations 1981-1982 7 Revenue and Expense Report 1980 8 Task Report 1982 9 Subscription Adjustment Forms 10 Fund Raising Letter and List 1983 11 Notes 12-13 Working Trial Balance Sheets 1978-1979 Financial records, Working Trial Balance Sheets, 1982 49 Financial, General Ledger, and Transaction Registers, 1982-1984 50 Financial, General Ledger, and Transaction Registers, 1983-1985 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 16

51 Financial, General Ledger, and Transaction Registers, 1984-1985 52 Financial, General Ledger, and Transaction Registers, 1986-1987 53 Financial records, Fund Raising System Processing Reports, 1982-1983 54 Financial records, Fund Raising System Processing Reports and Reference Lists, 1982-1984 55 Financial records, 1986-1987 56 56 1-2 General Journal Transaction Registers 1986-1987 3-4 Balance Sheets 1986-1987 Financial records, 1983-1987 57 57 1 Cashflow Statement 1986 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 17

2-3 Accounts Payable Transaction and Check Register 1986-1987 4 Payroll Information Sheets 1986-1987 5 Name Lists 1983 6 Name/Will Call List Opera in the Schools Program, 1977-1987 58 58 1-2 Correspondence 1977-1984 3-8 Thank-you Letters From Students 1979-1987 Opera in the Schools Program, 1987-1988 59 This box contains thank-you letters from students. Opera in the Schools Program, 1977-1985 60 60 1-2 Thank-you Letters From Students http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 18

3 Introductory Information This folder includes a comprehensive plan for the arts in Utah entitled "A Meeting of the Minds." 1977 4 Operating Guidelines 5-11 Reports and Evaluations of School Programs 1977-1985 12 Funding and Budget Statements 1979-1981 Opera in the Schools Program, 1970s-1980s 61 61 1-2 Program Schedules 1977-1985 3-6 Utah School Directories 7-8 Data Sheets Concerning Schools Visited by the Utah Opera Company 1970s-1980s Opera in the Schools Program, 1970s-1980s 62 62 1-3 Data Sheets 1970s-1980s http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 19

4 Legislative Involvement 1979-1985 5-7 Contracts 8-9 Vocal Artists These folders contain correspondence, lists, reports, and music scores associated with singers for the Utah Opera Company. Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 63 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 64 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 65 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 66 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 67 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 68 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 69 Opera in the Schools Program, Teacher and Student Evaluations 70 Opera in the Schools Program, 1970s-1980s 71 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 20

71 1 Sid the Serpent Correspondence, notes, guidelines, and music scores for this opera are included. 2 Metropolitan Opera Guild This folder contains correspondence, news articles, and general information. 1983 1980s 3 Popular Opera Theater, Organization Proposal 1977 4 Grand Opera-Tunity, Information Packet 5 Arizona Opera Puppet Theater, Information Packet 1980 6 Opera America Correspondence, a study guide, and an education survey are present in this folder. 1983 7 San Francisco Opera, Teacher's Guide 8 Ballet West, Evaluations 1980-1982 9 "Adventures in Opera," Program Information 10 "Opera, A Teacher/Student Guide," by The Greater Miami Opera Association 11 Film Information, Correspondence and Agreements 12 Narration Typescripts and Notes 13 Journal Entry Register 1982-1983 14 Opera Programs 1970s Opera in the Schools Program, 1980s 72 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 21

72 1 Receipts 1980-1981 2 Lists of Utah School Districts and School Principals 3 News Clippings 1980-1983 4 Memorabilia This folder contains coloring books from several U.S. opera guilds. 5 Tour Schedule, Notes 6 Miscellaneous Report Cards, 1980s 73 These cards contain donation information from individuals and institutions. Report Cards, 1980s 74 These cards contain donation information from individuals and institutions. Report Cards, 1980s 75 These cards contain donation information from individuals and institutions. Report Cards, 1980s 76 These cards contain donation information from individuals and institutions. Programs, 1976-1990 77 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 22

77 1 Gianni Schicchi and I Pagliacci 1987-1988 2 La Boheme 1987-1988 3 Lucia di Lammermoor 1988-1989 4 The Magic Flute 1987-1988 5 The Marriage of Figaro 1988-1989 6 Rigoletto 1989-1990 7 Turandot 1986-1987 8 "French Opera Posters, 1868-1930," Booklet 1976 Administrative Files, 1998-2002 78 78 1 Administrative and Board Meeting Minutes The administrative materials include a calendar of events, membership directory, mission statement, and by-laws. 1998-2002 2 Correspondence and News Clipping 2002 http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv79055 23

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