William Skipper papers 1915-1987

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William Skipper papers 1915-1987

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/19818

William "Billy" Skipper was a dancer, choreographer and filmmaker. Skipper danced with all the greats of Broadway in the 1940s and 1950s. He choreographed for musical theater throughout the United States. Skipper produced two films, one about the famous dances of Ruth St. Denis, the other about Tallulah Bankhead. Included in the collection are photographs, manuscript drafts, correspondence and office files.

17 linear feet; 38 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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Blechman, Marcus

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Skipper, William

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William Skipper Jr. was born February 28, 1921 to William (Willie) Skipper and Ethel (Polly) McPherson. He was there only child. Willie and Ethel divorced and Ethel married Nick Vegliaciah in 1925. Skipper graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama in 1939. He then became part of Ted Shawn’s men dancers at Jacob’s Pillow. Skipper briefly danced with Jack Cole’s group before moving to Broadway. On Broadway, he danced in a number of top shows of the era including...

Bankhead, Tallulah

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Actress. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1920]-1968. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155507628 Tallulah (Tallulah Brockman) Bankhead was born 1902 Jan. 31 to William B. and Ada Eugenia Sledge Bankhead in Huntsville, Madison Co., Ala. She attended primary school in Montomery, Ala., while living with her uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Owen. She later attended Convent of the Sacred Heart (N.Y.), 1912-1913; Mary Baldwin Seminary (Va.), 1913; Convent of t...

St.Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968

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Ruth St. Denis was an American dancer and dance teacher. From the description of Postcard, 1945. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007242 Dancer and faculty member. From the description of Miscellaneous papers, 1926-1960. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155538190 Ruth St. Denis was one of the pioneers of modern dance. She first gained attention dancing with David Belasco's company, an experience which exposed her to European and Asian tradition...

Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers

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