World Wide Photo Photographs of Katherine Dunham performing in Tropical Revue

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World Wide Photo Photographs of Katherine Dunham performing in Tropical Revue

1943

Five photos of African American dancer Katherine Dunham performing in Tropical Revue with her dance company, the Negro Dance Group.

.04 linear feet (1 volume)

eng, Latn

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SNAC Resource ID: 11674086

Houghton Library

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Dunham, Katherine, 1909-2006

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Legendary dancer, choreographer and anthropologist Katherine Dunham was born June 22, 1909, to an African American father and French-Canadian mother who died when she was young. At an early age, Dunham became interested in dance. However, she did not seriously pursue a career in the profession until she was a student at the University of Chicago.During her studies, Dunham attended a lecture on anthropology, where she was introduced to the concept of dance as a cultural symbol. Intrigued by this ...