Barbara Barker papers ca. 1833-1998

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Barbara Barker papers ca. 1833-1998

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/19787

This collection documents the research material collected by Barbara Barker. The collection spans ca. 1833-1998. It consists of correspondence, extensive clippings from books, and newspapers of the mid-to-late 1800’s. There are also illustrations, slides, photographs and negatives.There is no personal material in the collection.

12 linear feet; 29 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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