Murray, Ruth Lovell

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1900-10-20

1900-10-20

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1991-09-05

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Ruth L. Murray was born in Detroit on October 20, 1900. She received her BS degree at Columbia University in 1925, and her MA at Columbia University in 1933. Murray was on the faculty of Wayne State University for 46 years and is considered a pioneer in the field of dance education. A prolific writer, her most important contribution to the professional literature is Dance in Elementary Education, first published in 1953 by Harper and Row. Active in professional and community organizations, Murray served on numerous committees and received such awards as the Hetherington Award (American Academy of Physical Education) and the Arts Achievement Award (Wayne State University).

From the description of Ruth L. Murray papers, 1933-1985. (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 441821217

Dance teacher.

From the description of Oral history interview with Ruth Lovell Murray, 1979. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122620428

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Dance

Dance for children

Dance teachers

Dance teachers

Modern dance

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