Clark Center records 1960-1995

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Clark Center records 1960-1995

http://archives.nypl.org/dan/19827

The Clark Center Records document the activities of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts, an arts organization focusing on dance training and the presentation of new talent and emerging dance companies. The collection covers the years 1960-1995. It contains information reflecting both of Clark Center’s primary operations, as well as their, ultimately unsuccessful, efforts to secure a permanent space for instruction and performances. A dominant figure in the materials is Louise Roberts, the Center’s director from 1970-1986, and compiler of this collection.

18.5 linear feet; 38 boxes

The New York Public Library. Jerome Robbins Dance Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6310996

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